Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy: The Evolution of a Revolution: Interview With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, Work Partner and Wife of Dr. Albert Ellis, the Creator of REBT

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Abstract

Recognized as one of the most influential thinkers and psychologists, Albert Ellis PhD (1913-2007) revolutionized Psychology when he created the first cognitive psychotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. After he passed away, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis continues spreading his legacy around the world. Psychologist, lecturer, writer, trainer, she dedicates her life to disseminate REBT and extend it through different statements, from the social to the educational, from the academic to the clinical. In this interview, she goes through her own history and her husband’s one, bringing us closer to understanding Albert Ellis as the leading figure in his field, and the oneness they experienced through their professional and personal relationship.

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Debbie Joffe Ellis:

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Dr Debbie Joffe Ellis is a licensed psychologist (Australia) and mental health counselor (New York), and is affiliated with several major psychological associations and societies − including being a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association. Dedicated to her husband, the great pioneering and remarkable psychologist Albert Ellis PhD, they worked together for several years giving public presentations and professional trainings on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), as well as collaborating on writing and research projects, until his death in 2007. She continues to present, practice and write about his groundbreaking approach of REBT. She currently has a private practice in New York City, and also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the U.S.A. and across the globe. For further information see: www.debbiejoffeellis.com

Montse Rovira:

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Montse Rovira is a licensed clinical psychologist (Spain) certificated in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy by the Albert Ellis Institute (Spanish Official College of Psychology – AN07677). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (40774990).

Journal

Journal ID (publisher-id): EJOP

Journal ID (nlm-ta): Eur J Psychol

Title: Europe's Journal of Psychology

Abbreviated Title: Eur. J. Psychol.

Publisher: PsychOpen

ISSN (Electronic): 1841-0413

Publication date (Electronic): 27 February 2015

Volume: 11

Issue: 1

Pages: 7-15

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[a ]Licensed Psychologist, Australia; Mental Health Counselor, New York, NY, USA

[b ]Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Cádiz, Spain

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[* ]75 West End Ave., Apt. C-14-J, New York, USA 10023. debbiejoffeellis@ 123456gmail.com

[* ]General Menacho, 4, 11004 Cádiz, Spain. trecseo@ 123456gmail.com

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Publisher ID: ejop.v11i1.911

DOI: 10.5964/ejop.v11i1.911

PMC ID: 4873090

PubMed ID: 27247638

SO-VID: 1d99c6f6-a2cb-4424-98a1-4a51d0b63a13

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