How to Get the Most Out of a CBT Workshop: Advice for New Trainees 
How to Get the Most Out of a CBT Workshop: Advice for New Trainees 

June 11, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Attending your first CBT workshop? Get practical tips from Beck Institute on setting goals, practicing skills, and retaining what you learn.

Dr. Judith Beck Honored by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists

June 3, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck received the PSCP award for her 30+ years leading Beck Institute and training over 60,000 CBT professionals worldwide. Read the full recognition.

Summer Anxiety in College Students: What to Know and How to Help

May 27, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Many college students feel more anxious in summer, not less. Learn why summer can trigger anxiety and how CBT can help clients navigate it.

CBT for Menopause: Managing Symptoms and Improving Quality of Life

May 18, 2026/Sarah Fleming

CBT is an evidence-based, non-drug approach to managing menopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood changes. Learn how it helps.

A CBT Approach to Self-Care for Clinicians: Mental Health Month 2026

May 1, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Download Beck Institute’s free CBT self-care resource for clinicians. Evidence-based strategies for burnout, compassion fatigue, and clinician wellbeing.

Live CBT Workshop in New Delhi: Beck Institute Brings CBT in Practice to India

February 9, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Allen Miller will be traveling to New Delhi, India, to deliver a special live, in-person workshop, CBT in Practice, March 7–10, 2026. Learn more!

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Impact 

January 5, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck reflects on Beck Institute’s successes in 2025 and looks forward to an even more productive and impactful 2026.

CBT and Rumination: Q&A with Dr. Judith Beck

October 29, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck responds to a question from our audience about how to approach a client that has an unhelpful belief about rumination.

How CBT Therapists Help Clients with Real Life Problems—Even Terrible Ones

October 7, 2025/Sarah Fleming

A common myth is that the entire premise of CBT is that clients’ distress is related to their distorted cognitions. So how does CBT help individuals whose cognitions are accurate, reflecting real-life problems?

When Clients Protect Themselves in Therapy: Repairing Ruptures

September 29, 2025/Sarah Fleming

In part two of this blog, Dr. Morgan Hagner explains how clients’ attempts to protect themselves from vulnerability, fear, and discomfort can lead to ruptures in the therapeutic relationship– and what to do about it.

When Clients Protect Themselves in Therapy: Understanding Protective Strategies

September 22, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Clients sometimes use specific strategies to protect themselves from perceived threats or cope with emotional distress. Dr. Morgan Hagner explains how to conceptualize these behaviors and use CBT strategies to intervene.

From Relapse to Recovery: How CBT Saved My Life

September 9, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute faculty member Dr. Patrick McElwaine shares his personal story of recovery from addiction and the journey that led him to CBT.

CBT Interventions for Social Undermining: Helping Clients Stay on Track to Meet Their Health Goals

August 27, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Wellness Coach Deborah Beck Busis, LCSW, discusses CBT strategies that can help when negative comments from friends and family that threaten to derail clients’ personal health journeys.

Prisoners of Hate in the Classroom: Teaching the Next Generation About the Psychology of Racism, Persecution, and Genocide 

August 12, 2025/Sarah Fleming

A high school teacher explains how Dr. Aaron Beck’s book Prisoners of Hate is helping students understand the Holocaust.

Helping Children and Adolescents Meet Difficult Moments

August 1, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Coddling youth makes it harder for them to develop grit, mastery orientation, and resilience. BI faculty member Robert Friedberg, PhD, explains what caregivers can do instead.

Changes to Beck Institute’s CBT Certification Pipeline: Making the Pursuit of Excellence Accessible to All

June 25, 2025/Sarah Fleming

We are excited to announce important changes to our CBT certification program. Now, clinicians from a wider range of backgrounds are eligible to begin the process of learning CBT. 

CBT Questions and Answers with Dr. Judith Beck: The Need for More Research

June 12, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck responds to a question from our audience about the need for more research to answer important questions about CBT’s effectiveness and utility.

Beyond Abstinence: Using CBT to Support Clients with Opioid Use Disorder

May 29, 2025/Sarah Fleming

CBT can support individuals with opioid use disorder with values-based interventions that foster motivation and promote long-term recovery.

CBT for Weight Management: Why Exercise Is Essential for Weight Loss and Maintenance

May 20, 2025/Sarah Fleming

A recent study found that physical activity is a significant predictor of weight loss maintenance; and CBT can help clients start and stick to an exercise plan.

CBT in an Intercultural Setting: A Framework for Collaboration

May 7, 2025/Sarah Fleming

When applying CBT in an international or intercultural setting, clinicians often face challenges related to differences in interpersonal dynamics and cultural values. This article explores CBT’s utility as a multicultural framework.