ALDO R. PUCCI, Psy.D., DCBT, CNHP, is president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists (http://www.nacbt.org) and founder of the Rational Living Therapy Institute (http://www.rational-living-therapy.org). Dr. Pucci, who was originally trained in CBT by acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr., developed the very systematic, comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approach known as Rational Living Therapy. Dr. Pucci has trained thousands of mental health professionals throughout the USA in his technique. In fact, Rational Living Therapy is the main therapeutic technique for the national adolescent treatment program, VisionQuest, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention smoking cessation program.
Dr. Pucci is the author of many articles and two books, The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Feel the Way You Want to Feel…No Matter What! He has been interviewed for articles in many publications, including the Oprah Magazine and Money Magazine. Dr. Pucci served on Dr. Albert Ellis' advisory board in the past and currently serves as an honorary member of the Editorial Board for the Albert Ellis Tribute Book Series.
Dr. Pucci obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from West Liberty State College, a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Radford University, and completed his graduate training at Virginia Tech, California Southern, and Graduate Theological Foundation, where he obtained his Doctorate of Psychology. He holds a Diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dr. Pucci is also a Certified Natural Health Professional pursuing a second doctorate in Naturopathy.
認知行動療法の1技法である、Rational Living Therapy: RLT (米国の認知行動療法の一技法)の系統的、構造的、漸進的な方法で、うつ、パニック、不安、怒り、依存などの問題の改善を目指します。最終的には、合理的セルフ・カウンセリング技術を身につけ、自分で自分の問題を修正できるようになるようお手伝いします。
RLTは、米国のNational Board for Certificated Counselors, National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board, Pennsylvania State Board of Social workers, Marriage & Family Therapists & Professional Counselors, Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologyの継続教育等の承認を受けている認知行動療法です。
カウンセラーは米国の大学院で神経学的音楽療法を学び、米国認定音楽療法士、NACBT Certified Group Therapist, Rational Living Therapy Level IV Certificationの資格を持ち、Dr. Pucciのスーパーヴィジョンを受けながらカウンセリングを行います。
Rational Living Therapy (合理的生活療法:認知行動療法のひとつの技法、米国でライセンスをだす団体の継続教育プロバイダーとして指定されている技法です。その他、全国アルコール&ドラッグ乱用協会をはじめ、いくつものカウンセリング、心理学、に関連した公共団体の承認を受けています。) オフィシャルHP(英語):http://www.rational-living-therapy.org/