"I had used eclectic therapy and behavior therapy on myself at the age of 19 to get over my fear of public speaking and of approaching young women in public."
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Albert Ellis (1913-2007) was a pioneering psychologist renowned for developing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), one of the first cognitive-behavioral therapies. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ellis faced personal challenges that shaped his understanding of human emotion and behavior. Throughout his prolific career, he authored over 75 books and founded the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City, fostering innovation in psychotherapy. Ellis's legacy as a bold thinker and advocate for rational living continues to inspire mental health professionals and individuals seeking emotional well-being.
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"People could rationally decide that prolonged relationships take up too much time and effort and that they'd much rather do other kinds of things. But most people are afraid of rejection."
Albert Ellis
"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny."
Albert Ellis"There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational."
Albert Ellis"We teach people that they upset themselves. We can't change the past, so we change how people are thinking, feeling and behaving today."
Albert Ellis