Under the slogan of "Emotional Gymnastics", they were introduced to the A-B-C scheme of rational emotional therapy. The objective of this exercise was to show the interrelationship between behavior, emotions and cognitions, as well as being able to identify irrational thoughts that may occur regarding the disease (and other areas). This type of cognitive restructuring techniques aims to highlight the importance of the interpretation of events and the underlying beliefs displayed (cognitive component) instead of the triggering event. That is, it takes cognition as the focus of the intervention (it, and not the event, generates the discomfort).
