Introduction
The ABC Model is an acronym for Activating Event, Beliefs, and Consequences. It is a fundamental cognitive tool used to help clients understand that emotions and behaviors are driven by beliefs, not events.
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Albert Ellis).
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The application of these practices in clinical settings is supported by empirical research and clinical guidance:
Identifying Activating Events (A), Uncovering Automatic Beliefs (B), Mapping emotional/behavioral Consequences (C), and introducing Disputing (D) and New Effects (E).
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Practice distinguishing between clean Activating Events (facts) and Beliefs (interpretations).