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Debbie Joffe Ellis is a licensed psychologist, educator, and author known for her work in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). She continues the legacy of her late husband, Dr.
Known for: How to Hug a Porcupine: Dealing With Toxic & Difficult to Love Personalities
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How to Hug a Porcupine: Dealing With Toxic & Difficult to Love Personalities
This self-help book offers practical guidance on how to maintain emotional balance and compassion when dealing with difficult or toxic people. Drawing on principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the author provides strategies for setting boundaries, managing emotional responses, and fostering healthier relationships without losing empathy or self-respect.
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Understanding Porcupine Personalities and the REBT Foundation
In life, we encounter individuals whose patterns—whether critical, manipulative, passive-aggressive, or self-centered—make them difficult to love. I call them 'porcupine personalities.' These people often act from their own pain, insecurity, or unmet needs, but to those around them, their behavior f...
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Identifying Irrational Beliefs and Emotional Triggers
Almost all of us hold hidden beliefs that amplify our discomfort with difficult people. We tell ourselves, 'They must like me, or I can’t be okay.' Or 'They should treat me fairly, and if they don’t, I can’t stand it.' These 'musts' and 'shoulds' are the building blocks of emotional misery. When we ...
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About Debbie Joffe Ellis
Debbie Joffe Ellis is a licensed psychologist, educator, and author known for her work in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). She continues the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Albert Ellis, one of the founders of cognitive-behavioral therapy, through teaching, writing, and public speaking.
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