We had some great discussions this week in class. First of all we discussed the ABC-X model, which is as follows:

A - Actual Event
B - Behavioral Response (Physical)
C - Cognition (Mental Emotions)
X - Total Experience

We then discussed a different way to think of the word responsibility when pertaining to you being responsible for your actions in the case of abuse.

RESPONSE - ABILITY

There are three things that we should make sure that everyone that has been abused knows, according to the book, "Sex, Love, and Violence."

When someone has been abused
1. Not their fault
2. Evil is always stupid
3. Their spirit was hurt