Albert Ellis
Albert Ellis
Albert Elliswas an American psychologist who in 1955 developed rational emotive behavior therapy. He held M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University and American Board of Professional Psychology. He also founded and was the President of the New York City-based Albert Ellis Institute for decades. He is generally considered to be one of the originators of the cognitive revolutionary paradigm shift in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Based on a 1982 professional survey of USA...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth27 September 1913
CountryUnited States of America
Albert Ellis quotes about
Unless, of course, you insist on identifying yourself with the people and things you love; and thereby seriously disturb yourself.
Worry itself is one of the most painful conditions.
I hope to die in the saddle seat.
Lack of forgiveness of others breeds lack of self-forgiveness.
I'm very happy. I like my work and the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according to St. Albert.
The psychotics, naturally, don't think straight. Severe personality disorders take much longer to treat than people who are neurotic.