What it is
ABC Model & Disputing is a REBT/CBT technique that breaks down events into the Activating event, irrational Beliefs, emotional Consequences, and active Disputing.
Why it works
Distress is not caused directly by activating events, but by the rigid beliefs we hold about those events. Disputing irrational demands ("musts" and "shoulds") shifts emotional consequences from despair to healthy concern:
ABC Disputing Shift
“I made a mistake, so I am a total failure and nobody will respect me.”
Practicing with Camic
Camic guides you through tracing your ABC sequence in real time, identifying automatic beliefs and disputing irrational demands.
Applied in real situations
Sources
Ellis, A. (1962). Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy. Lyle Stuart. Ellis, A., & Dryden, W. (2007). The Practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (2nd ed.). Springer. David, D., Cotet, C., Matu, S., Mogoase, C., & Stefan, S. (2018). 50 years of rational-emotive and cognitive-behavioral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(3), 304–318.