Harnessing Emotional Health Through REBT: Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis on Rational Thinking, Gratitude, and Hope

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Have you ever stopped to consider how your thoughts influence your emotional well-being? Join me, Christina McKelvy, along with the remarkable Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, as we delve into the transformative world of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). In a compelling discussion, she shares her profound insights on how this pioneering cognitive approach, deeply rooted in Stoic philosophy, and pioneered by her husband, Dr. Albert Ellis can help us navigate life's tumultuous seas with greater resilience and hope.
This episode unravels the tightly wound threads of irrational thinking and its impact on our lives. Debbie guides us through the liberating shift from the chains of 'musts' and 'shoulds' to the freedom of flexible preferences, illuminating how such changes can heal our minds and foster emotional fortitude. We also celebrate the therapeutic powers of humor and emotions, essential companions in our journey toward mental health and the pursuit of a joyful existence.
Wrapping up our conversation, she shares heartwarming stories of hope that underpins her work. Her personal experiences and those of her parents who were survivors of the Holocaust, serve as a beacon, illuminating the path to improvement through persistence and gratitude. She also highlights resources for self-care and emotional management available through her website, leaving us with a poignant reminder of the abiding presence of hope in our lives. Tune in and be part of this uplifting exploration of the human spirit's capacity to thrive against all odds.
From her website: Dr Debbie Joffe Ellis is a licensed psychologist (Australia) and mental health counselor (New York), adjunct professor at Columbia University TC, 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. She has a doctorate in alternative medicine (MDAM) from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine in affiliation with the World Health Organization, from whom she also received a gold medal (1993) in recognition of her service to the field of alternative and holistic medicine.

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 more information:
Website: www.debbiejoffeellis.com

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1. Rebt (00:00:00)

2. Unraveling Irrational Thinking for Emotional Health (00:16:54)

3. Unconditional Life Acceptance and Health (00:25:18)

4. Fostering Hope (00:44:53)

5. Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis Website (00:49:46)