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File 9
File 9
His literary efforts proved unsuccessful and decided to study in psychology . In 1943 Ellis
received a master’s degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1947.
Rational emotive therapy was primarily a cognitive theory in the beginning . Main theory first
published in Ellis Reason and Emotion in psychotherapy(1962).RET has since broadened and
now include behavioral and emotional concept.
The institute for rational living , a scientific and educational foundation in 1959
and
The institute for Rational Emotive Therapy , an institute for professional training
and clinical services established in 1968