Acceptance-Based model of generalized anxiety

Question 1

ABM of GAD

Answer 1

Internal experience

Problematic relationship w those experiences (negative thoughts, judgment etc)

Difficulty accepting, monitoring and interpreting emotions: emotions are threatening

Experiential avoidance (worrying about minor matters to avoid more serious)

Behavioral restriction (avoiding valuable activities)

Question 2

Key intervention methods

Answer 2

Psychoeducation about ABM

Mindulness and acceptance

Question 3

Key maintaining factors GAD (not particularly this model)

Answer 3

Positive beliefs about worry
(dysfunctional problem focus/ineffective coping)

Dislike of intense emotions

Cognitive/emotional avoidance
(no emotional processing)