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REBT: Past, Present and Future

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In this article, I reflect on what I believe are Albert Ellis’ important contributions to the field of psychotherapy. Having worked closely with Albert Ellis for 32 years, I offer my opinions on some misconceptions of Albert Ellis.

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Malkinson, R. REBT: Past, Present and Future. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 29, 257–262 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10942-011-0144-2

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