An academic text which clearly explains the theory of EFCT and its relationship with CBT. * Provides a critique of CBT and other therapeutic approaches * Offers a summary of recent work on emotion, including an outline of the SPAARS approach * Written in an accessible manner, with trainee and practising therapists in mind * Presents the EFCT approach, with large numbers of clinical case examples summarised to reflect appropriate issues in working with emotions * Looks at the issues involved in working with problems related to the five basic emotions of Fear, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Happiness