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Clinical Psychology Interview

Running Head: Clinical Interview with Dr. Ian Smith, Ph.D.

Clinical Interview with Dr. Ian Smith, PhD Understanding The Field of Clinical Psychologists
Rodnerus Palmer

Abstract
An interview with a professional clinical psychologist, Dr. Ian Smith, Ph.D, was done on August 8, 2007. In the interview topics were discussed such as: background of Dr. Smith, Ph.D, a typical day of a psychologist, career path, qualities necessary for someone in the field to be successful and training. Cognitive-therapy is the approach that was discussed. Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is Dr. Smith, Ph.D concentration. The cognitive therapy history and approach was supported by a journal article of Albert Ellis (1913-2007), who is known to be the originator of cognitive-behavioral therapy and definition given by wikipedia.org. Personal insight was gained through conducting a professional interview with Dr. Ian Smith, Ph.D which helped a lot in understanding the role and life of a clinical psychologist.
Clinical Interview with Dr. Ian Smith, Ph.D Understanding The Field of Clinical Psychologists
Dr. Ian Smith, Ph.D is a clinical psychologist that primarily focuses on cognitive-behavior dealing with Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Dr. Smith, Ph.D has his own private practice. He started out working at Darnall Army Hospital. When Dr. Smith, Ph.D mentioned REBT, I became curious and had to research what exactly this therapy's about. REBT is defined as the following:
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a comprehensive, active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems in human beings. REBT was created and developed by the American psychotherapist and psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT is one of the first forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and was first expounded by Ellis in mid-1950s. Fundamental to REBT is that disturbance and emotional...