ABC's of CBT

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

A BrainPeople podcast episode unpacking the ABCDE model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A psychiatrist and a therapist explain activating events, beliefs, consequences, disputing thoughts, and effective change with practical examples, worksheets, and faith-based reframes—offering actionable tools to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday reactions.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:34:28

Questions

1. In the ABCDE model of CBT, what does the 'A' stand for?

Assumptions Avoidance behaviors Activating events Adaptive change

2. What practice do the hosts recommend to build CBT skills?

Only run ABCs in your head to save time Do 3–4 written ABC worksheets per week Avoid worksheets and focus on meditation only Memorize 20 cognitive biases monthly

3. Which of the following is given as an example of an internal activating event?

A child screaming Negative self-talk from depression Bad traffic on the way to work Your alarm clock ringing

4. What does the 'D' step involve according to the episode?

Distracting yourself from thoughts Delegating problems to others Disputing beliefs by asking if they are true and helpful Diagnosing the disorder causing the thoughts

5. Who hosts the episode and what are their professions?

Dr. Daniel Bynes (psychologist) and Amanda Anguish (psychiatrist) Dr. Daniel Bynes (psychiatrist) and Amanda Anguish (marriage and family therapist) Dr. Daniel Bynes (neurologist) and Amanda Anguish (social worker) Dr. Daniel Bynes (family physician) and Amanda Anguish (life coach)

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