People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change. Albert Ellis botherchangedamn Change image and share on social
I think the future of psychotherapy and psychology is in the school system. We need to teach every child how to rarely seriously disturb himself or herself and how to overcome disturbance when it occurs. Albert Ellis childdisturbdisturbance share on social
You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it. Albert Ellis constructdeconstructdepression Change image and share on social
As a result of my philosophy, I wasn't even upset about Hitler. I was willing to go to war to knock him off, but I didn't hate him. I hated what he was doing. Albert Ellis hatehitlerknock Change image and share on social
There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy. Albert Ellis backeasyhold Change image and share on social
I get people to truly accept themselves unconditionally, whether or not their therapist or anyone loves them. Albert Ellis acceptlovepeople Change image and share on social
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. Albert Ellis ageapproachbehavior Change image and share on social
I thought foolishly that Freudian psychoanalysis was deeper and more intensive than other, more directive forms of therapy, so I was trained in it and practiced it. Albert Ellis deepdirectivefoolishly Change image and share on social
By not caring too much about what people think, I'm able to think for myself and propagate ideas which are very often unpopular. And I succeed. Albert Ellis careideapeople Change image and share on social
There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational. Albert Ellis equallyevidenceirrational Change image and share on social