Ellis's ABC model

Activating:

Albert Ellis thought that depression arises from irrational thoughts. According to Ellis depression occurs when we experience negative events, e.g. failing an importnat tesr or ending a relationship.

Beliefs:

Negative events trigger irrational beleifs, for example:

• Ellis called the belief that we must always succeed 'musterbation'.
• 'I-can't-stand-it-itis' is the belief thar it is a disaster when things do not go smoothly.
• 'Utopianism' is the belief that the world must always be fair and just.

Consequences:

When an activating event triggers irrational beleifs there are emotional and behavioural consequences. For example,…