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You are your own greatest resource - -
based on your ability to think, reason and make choices!
This informational list is provided to help you Think, Reason and Grow as your own resource.
The Thought Exchange works closely with the following organizations:
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery - Self Management and Recovery Training
SMART Recovery offers free scientifically based mutual help groups (including groups online)
for abstaining from any addictive behavior - alcohol, other substances, or other activities. More information
on SMART Recovery can be found at http://www.smartrecovery.org.
The Albert Ellis Institute
The Albert Ellis Institute is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote Rational
Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as a comprehensive educative and preventative theory. The Albert Ellis Institute
can be found on the Web at http://www.rebt.org.
Annotated Bibliography and Suggested Reading List
Listed below are books related to gaining independence from addictive behavior,
and creating a healthier, more positive and satisying lifestyle.
S.M.A.R.T. RECOVERY Handbook(2nd Edition, 2004), Beachwood, OH: S.M.A.R.T. Recovery.
This book is described as "a compilation of practical information and materials designed to assist the reader in attaining the ultimate goal of recovery." It contains useful worksheets and other contributions from people from across the nation who are involved in the organization in various capacities. This "how to" resource has an easy to read format.
Get it at the S.M.A.R.T. Recovery Book Store
Jakubowslci, Patricia & Lange, Arthur J., (1978), The Assertive Option: Your Rights & Responsibilities,
Champaign, IL: University Research Press Company.
A book for anyone having difficulty with shyness, aggressive or passive-aggressive behavior. The authors describe
a four-stage process to help the reader become more assertive. The process includes: (1) identifying your rights and
responsibilities and learning respect for the rights of others; (2) learning to distinguish between assertive,
aggressive, and passive behavior; (3) identifying and disputing the irrational beliefs (iBs) that cause passive/aggressive
behavior; and (4) the opportunity to practice the rational thinking that leads to assertive behavior.
-- EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR REDUCING ANGER --
Tate, Philip Ph.D., (1996), Alcohol: How to Give It Up and Be Glad You Did (2nd Edition), Tucson, AZ: See Sharp Press.
The book offers a sensible approach to giving up alcohol and other addictive behavior. The author takes the
reader through the process of how addictive behavior develops, and the steps an individual can take to gain
independence and enhance one's enjoyment of life. The book includes a brief personal history of a
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery group participant's experience with addictive behavior. The author identifies common irrational
beliefs (iBs) often used as 'excuses' for continuing addictive behavior, as well as tools and techniques of REBT
used to dispute such "nonsense."
Peele, Stanton, Ph.D. & Brodsky, Archie, Ph.D., (1991), The Truth About Addiction and Recovery, New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
This book describes the authors' "Life Process Program for Outgrowing Destructive Habits" which complements The Thought Exchange® and
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery's philosophy of self-reliance. They clearly describe the formula for change, also promoted by
The Thought Exchange® and S.M.A.R.T. Recovery as a combination of one's desire (motivation), practical, personally meaningful information,
determination and persistance.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D. & Velten, Emmet, Ph.D., (1992), When AA Doesn't Work for You: Rational Steps to Quitting
Alcohol, Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books Inc.
This book, written in a practical, professional manner, identifies and explains the reasons why some people experience difficulty "working" the
12-step program. An excellent resource for the individual who is not finding the 12-step program helpful, as well as for the and
behavioral health care professional interested in understanding a client's difficulties.
Young, Howard S., MSW., (1974), A Rational Counseling Primer, New York, NY: Institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy.
This 31 page primer, complete with helpful illustrations, offers readers an excellent introduction to and overview of the ABCs of Rational-
Emotive-Behavior Therapy (REBT).
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED READING
Alberti, Robert, Ph.D. & Emmons, Michael, Ph.D.,(1995), Your Perfect Right: A Guide To Assertive Living, San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Publishers.
Burton, Dee, Ph.D., (1986), The American Cancer Society's "Freshstart": 21 Days to Stop Smoking, New York, NY: Pocket Books.
Campbell, David, Ph.D., (1974), If You Don't Know Where You're Going You Will Probably End Up Somewhere Else, Allen, TX: Argus Communications.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D., (1987), Anger: How to Live With And Without It, Sacramento, CA: Citadel Press.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D., (1988), How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything, Yes Anything, Secaucus, NJ: Lyle Stuart, Inc.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D. & Harper, Robert, Ph.D., (1975), A Guide to Rational Living, North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Company.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D. & Knaus, William, Ed.D., (1977), Overcoming Procrastination, New York, NY: Penguin Books USA, Inc.
Ellis, Albert, Ph.D., Abrams, Michael, Ph.D. & Dengelegi, Linda, Ph.D., (1992), The Art and Science of Rational Eating, Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books.
Fox, Vince, M.Ed., (1993), Addiction, Change and Choice: The New View of Alcoholism, Tucson, AZ: See Sharp Press.
Frankl, Viktor, (1984), Man's Search for Meaning, New York, NY: Washington Square Press.
Kirkpatrick, Jean, Ph.D., (1986), Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life: Self-Help for Women, New York, NY: Ballantine Books.
Kranzler, Gerald, Ph.D., (1974),You Can Change How You Feel, Eugene, OR: RETC Press.
Lebell, Sharon, (1995).The Art of Living (Epicteus): The Classic Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness, San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco (Harper Collins Publishers)
Peele, Stanton, Ph.D., (1995), Diseasing of America: How We Allowed Recovery Zealots and The Treatment Industry To Convince Us We Are Out of Control, New York, NY: Lexington Books.
Peele, Stanton, Ph.D. & Brodsky, Archie, Ph.D., (1975), Love and Addiction, New York, NY: Tuplinger Publishing Company.
Horvath, Thomas, Ph.D., (1998) Sex, Drugs, Gambling & Chocolate, Atascadero, CA: Impact Publishers.
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