Ask Albert Ellis

Editorial Reviews

"This is Al Ellis at his best -- engaged in lively dialogue about life and how best to approach it. There are crystals and gems throughout. His wit and wisdom shine through in measured responses that embrace everything from history and philosophy to Christianity and existentialism. Wonderful!"

--Michael J. Mahoney, Author: HUMAN CHANGE PROCESSES



"Albert Ellis in a nutshell. An REBT encyclopedia for everyone... down-to-earth... encapsulates fifty years of experience in a series of target REBT questions and concise answers. I very much enjoyed this remarkable book and plan to use it with clients, students and others. It is a winner."

--Cyril M. Franks, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Rutgers University



"This book is very personal. It gets right down to the specific questions you wonder about as you think about helping people improve how they get along with the other people in their lives. In this book, Albert Ellis is right in the room with you, and ready to help. Read it and use his wisdom in everything you do."

--William Glasser, M.D., Author: WARNING, PSYCHIATRY CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH



"Very easy to read... the best crash course in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to date. Many people, myself included, will find issues to argue over... the reader will be stimulated and encouraged to think deeply and profoundly. Among practitioners and students, ASK ALBERT ELLIS will generate animated debate. It's value as succinct self-help manual has much to commend it."

--Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Rutgers University



"I consider this as one of Ellis' better books because it covers REBT and its many uses."

--Raymond Corsini, Ph.D., Author: METHODS OF GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY and HANDBOOK OF INNOVATIVE THERAPIES

Customer Reviews

Albert Ellis, Ph.D.

Dr. Albert Ellis (1913-2007) was the author of more than 65 books on psychotherapy, relationship therapy, and self-help, including Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better; Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: A Therapist's Guide; Making Intimate Connections and How to Make Yourself Happy and Remarkably Less Disturbable. He published over 700 articles and composed more than 200 rational songs. Dr. Ellis was rated by psychologists and counselors in the United States as one of the most influential psychologists of our time. He "revolutionized" psychotherapy since 1955, when he created Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the first of the now-popular cognitive behavior therapies. Dr. Ellis was a practicing psychologist, president of the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City, and a featured speaker at workshops and conferences throughout the world. He received many awards, including distinguished psychologist, scientific researcher, and distinguished psychological practitioner from several associations, including the American Humanist Association, American Academy of Psychotherapists, Society for the Study for Scientific Sex, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and Academy of Psychologists in Marital and Family Therapy. He also earned one of the highest awards of the American Psychological Association: Distinguished Professional Contribution to Knowledge.

INTRODUCTION

I. Ask Albert Ellis…

“About Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy” (REBT)



II. Ask Albert Ellis…

“About Living a More Rational and Healthy Life”

Answers for the Rest of Us



III. Ask Albert Ellis…

“About Doing REBT”

Answers for Therapists



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Index