News Brief
November 9, 2007 — A Memorial Tribute to Dr. Albert Ellis was hosted by his wife Debbie Joffe Ellis at Columbia University on the evening of September 28, 2007. People from around the world have requested more information about the evening. Below is an index of written and video tributes that have been made available so far.
The Program: http://www.rebtnetwork.org/library/Memorial_Program.pdf
Written Tributes by Dr. Aaron Beck, Dr. David Burns, Dr. Shawn Blau, Dr. Richard Schneiman, Dr. Arnold Lazarus, Dr. Irwin Altrous, Mr. Steve Lake, Ms. Debbie Steinberg, Dr. Bill Knaus, Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, Dr. Frank Farley and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
http://www.rebtnetwork.org/library/personalreflections.html
Video Tribute by Daniel Eckstein:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5572989060458096386
Video Tribute by Robert Juceum, attorney for Albert Ellis:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8548637635103680445
Video Tribute by Michael DeLeeuw, attorney for Albert Ellis:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2447124537486793784
A Rational Oasis -- quotes, an essay by Mr. Ed Garcia, information and more:
http://albert-ellis-friends.net/
SPECIAL THANKS
A special thank you goes out to volunteers who helped Debbie put together an evening that has been called "stunning" and "fabulous." Cheryl Moch and her daughter Hannah-Elizabeth Moch proved to be both good friends and helpers. John and Andrew, as always, went the extra mile. Thank you for all you've done in the last years and months of Al's life. And to many others, some of whom were listed on the Program and others who quietly labored in the background — thank you for you kindness and hard work to honor the memory of Dr. Albert Ellis.
CONTACT DEBBIE JOFFE ELLIS
Debbie Joffe-Ellis, wife of Albert Ellis, is available for media interviews and to make presentations on Dr. Ellis and REBT.
Debbie is a licensed mental health counseling professional in New York State (license number 18 003680 JOFFE DEBBIE FRANCES.) She is also a registered psychologist in her native Australia (registration number 3906.)
Debbie was honored in India for her work in holistic health before she trained as a Fellow at the Albert Ellis Institute. In addition to her duties as Albert Ellis' assistant, she volunteered at Ground Zero after 9/11. After completing her Fellowship, she was hired at AEI as a staff psychotherapist. Of course, all of that ended with the controversy between Dr. Ellis and AEI.
Debbie and Al married in 2004, after knowing each other as friends and colleagues since 1999. In addition to her role as wife, Debbie assisted Al in his workshops and acted as his amanuensis and caregiver. Al designated Debbie as his representative and continuator of REBT into the future.
You may contact Debbie by phone or snail mail.
Debbie Joffe-Ellis
75 West End Avenue # C14J
New York, New York 10023-7862
You can also leave a voicemail message for Debbie by calling: 1-917-887-2006.
Voicemail picks up on the tenth ring. Leave your name and number and Debbie will return your call. Please speak clearly and repeat your number twice--slowly. Some calls have been missed due to indecipherable numbers. Thank you!
THE NEWS WILL CONTINUE
News about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and the life and times of Dr. Albert Ellis will continue. Your essays and reflections on Albert Ellis and REBT are welcome. Contact the Albert Ellis News or .
More Later...
Gayle
Friend and Supporter of Albert Ellis and Debbie Joffe Ellis