Ellis explanation

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  • What did Ellis propose?
    Ellis proposed that good mental health is the result of rational thinking. He argued that there are common irrational beliefs that underlie depression, and sufferers have based their lives on these beliefs.
  • What are the three parts to the ABC model?
    1. Activating Event
    2. An individuals beliefs
    3. A consequence
    (A)An action is affected by..(B) and individuals beliefs which result in..(C) a consequence.