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Describe the Therapeutic Approach of Albert Ellis

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Describe the therapeutic approach of Albert Ellis. Discuss the components of his ABCD model and explain how people normally interpret the causes of their negative emotions. What types of thoughts did Ellis specifically try to address and change and how did he do this?


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Mindfulness Meditation

A mental training practice that involves focusing one's attention on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Panic Attacks

Sudden, intense surges of fear or discomfort, often marked by physical symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, critical for decision making, social behavior, and moderating complex cognitive behavior.

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