Abstract
Dr. Albert Ellis, the father or Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), is interviewed regarding his theory and career within cognitive therapy. In his latter years, and true to his life-long personality style, Dr. Ellis is candid and fearless of the vernacular in this lively interview with Dr. Howard Rosenthal. Dr. Ellis traces the origins of his career, his views on various psychotherapy models, the overall influence of REBT, and finally is quiered regarding his views of the future of psychotherapy. This interview provides psychotherapists with Albert Ellis in personal and historical context.
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Howard Rosenthal
Howard Rosenthal, EdD, is Program Coordinator of the Human Services Program, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. He is the author of a number of books including the Encyclopedia of Counseling, Master Review for the National Counselor Examination and Favorite Counseling and Therapy Homework Techniques.