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Dr Hanan Bushkin answers common questions about the methodology, its research foundations, workshops, professional pathways and the future platform.

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Question from the ABA community · 01

What is the Anchor-Based Approach in practical terms?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

The Anchor-Based Approach is a structured psychological methodology developed by Dr Hanan Bushkin. It helps people identify meaningful direction, translate that direction into realistic behaviour, and use review as a disciplined way to learn and move forward.

Question from the ABA community · 02

Why does ABA begin with anchors?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

ABA uses a 15-anchor model comprising nine core anchors and six sub-anchors. Anchors are defined areas of life that help organise attention around what matters, identify where meaningful movement is needed and connect practical action with a wider sense of direction.

Question from the ABA community · 03

How do the nine principles work together?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

The principles form an ordered framework for understanding emotional states, beliefs, behaviour, investment, choice, physiology and personal strength. Their value comes from the way they work together, turning psychological insight into a practical sequence for daily life.

Question from the ABA community · 04

What makes ABA different from a collection of motivational ideas?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

ABA is designed as a coherent methodology rather than a set of isolated tips. It uses consistent terminology, ordered principles, structured plans, observable behaviour, tracking and recalibration to help people work systematically with meaningful change.

Question from the ABA community · 05

What research supports the thinking behind ABA?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

ABA draws on established psychological research relevant to cognition, emotion regulation, behavioural activation, goal pursuit, implementation intentions, self-regulation, physiology and progress monitoring. These research traditions provide a strong scientific foundation for the major processes brought together in the methodology.

Question from the ABA community · 06

Has ABA been used with people already?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

Yes. ABA has been applied in an early small-cohort setting, where structured delivery and participant engagement contributed practice-based insight to the continuing refinement of the methodology and its teaching.

Question from the ABA community · 07

Who are ABA workshops for?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

Introductory workshops are intended for adults interested in personal development, emotional steadiness and practical forward movement. Professional pathways are designed for practitioners and organisations that want to explore ABA within their existing responsibilities and standards.

Question from the ABA community · 08

What happens in an introductory ABA workshop?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

Participants are introduced to the anchor system, the nine principles and the practical sequence that connects direction, behaviour and review. The experience is structured, participatory and focused on applying the framework to real-life goals.

Question from the ABA community · 09

When will the next workshop take place?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

New cohorts are formed in response to suitable interest, audience needs and format. Prospective participants can register their interest or contact the ABA team to be considered when the next workshop is scheduled.

Question from the ABA community · 10

What is the current CPD or accreditation status?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

CPD availability is confirmed for each programme before its course date is formally announced. The official programme information will state the responsible body, points, reference and any applicable conditions.

Question from the ABA community · 11

Can an organisation invite Dr Hanan to introduce ABA?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

Yes. Dr Hanan is available for selected conferences, professional forums, editorial conversations, leadership sessions and institutional discussions. Invitations can be submitted through the speaking and contact pages.

Question from the ABA community · 12

How will the future ABA platform extend the methodology?

Dr Hanan Bushkin

Psychologist · Founder of ABA

The platform is being designed as a structured environment for learning, planning, daily action and progress review. Its purpose is to make the methodology easier to practise consistently while preserving human judgement, privacy and contextual responsiveness.

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