36General WorksHeet 2 a  (p. 2 of 3)
linkS in T he chain of even TS: Behaviors ( Actions, Body sensations,  
Cognitions/Thoughts, Feelings) and E vents (in the environment)
possible Types of l inks
a. Actions
B. Body sensations
c. Cognitions/thoughts
e. Events
f.  Feelings      
4. List the chain of events  (specific 
behaviors and environmental events that 
actually did happen). Use the ABC-EF list 
above.
1st.  I felt hurt and started sobbing on the 
phone with my sister and was angry with her.
2nd.  I thought, “I can’t stand it. No one 
loves me.”3rd.  I felt very ashamed once I hung up 
from talking to my sister.
4th.  I thought “My life is useless; no one 
will ever be here for me.”5th.  Tried watching TV, but nothing was on 
I liked.6th.  I started feeling agitated and thought, 
“I can’t stand this.”7th.  I decided to drink a glass of wine to 
feel better, but ended up drinking two whole 
bottles.
8th.  Got in my car to drive to a late-night 
concert.9th.  While I was bending down to pick up a 
piece of paper, car swerved. I was stopped 
by a cop and taken in on a DUI.6. List new, more 
skillful  behaviors to 
replace ineffective behaviors. Use the ABC-EF list.
1st.  Listen to why my sister could not 
come.
2nd.  Remember that my sister and my