Albert Ellis

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  • Albert Ellis was a prominent American psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in 1955.

  • He held advanced degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University and was certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

  • Ellis founded and led the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City for many years.

  • He is recognized as a pioneer in the cognitive revolution in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies.

  • A 1982 professional survey ranked Ellis as the second most influential psychotherapist in history, after Carl Rogers and ahead of Sigmund Freud.

  • His work has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology and psychotherapy.

Books by Albert Ellis

How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You Summary
How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You
by Albert Ellis • 1998 • 243 pages
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How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything Summary
How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything
by Albert Ellis • 2000 • 215 pages
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How To Control Your Anger Before It Controls You Summary
How To Control Your Anger Before It Controls You
by Albert Ellis • 1997 • 179 pages
3.62
380 ratings
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Personal Development
How To Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons Summary
How To Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons
by Albert Ellis • 1994 • 220 pages
3.6
533 ratings
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Personal Development
Overcoming Destructive Beliefs, Feelings, and Behaviors Summary
Overcoming Destructive Beliefs, Feelings, and Behaviors
by Albert Ellis • 2001 • 419 pages
4.21
230 ratings
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The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression Summary
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression
by Albert Ellis • 2006 • 368 pages
3.89
375 ratings
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