The ABCDE Model – For learned optimism*

ADVERSITY

Day to day life problems and setbacks

BELIEFS

Our interpretation of the situation depending on our explanatory style (positive or negative). Automatic negative thoughts or ANTs are a stream of rapid pessimistic thoughts that arise due to negatively framed interpretations.

CONSEQUENCES

Feelings generated by our beliefs. Low self-esteem, confusion, anger, sadness etc. are the consequences of ANTs.

ANT SPRAY – point of self-intervention through “metacognition” (thinking about thinking)

DISPUTATION

Disputing with ANTs through Positive Personal Dialogue (PPD)

ENERGIZATION

Generation of positive energy with change from low or irritable mood to happy mood and invigoration

*The ABCDE modelling for learned optimism was initially suggested by Albert Ellis and further modified by Martin Seligman.

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