Recovery-Oriented Principles in Practice: Harnessing the Power of the Human-Animal Bond to Reach Justice-Impacted Individuals 
Recovery-Oriented Principles in Practice: Harnessing the Power of the Human-Animal Bond to Reach Justice-Impacted Individuals 

March 5, 2024/Sarah Fleming

We spoke with Rob Rosa from Philadelphia nonprofit New Leash on Life about how the organization helps justice-impacted individuals build resilience using principles from both CBT and CT-R in their animal-assisted therapy approach.

Addressing CBT Myths: CBT is Inappropriate for Trauma 

February 16, 2024/Sarah Fleming

A common misconception about CBT is that it is outdated and even harmful for the treatment of trauma. But research shows just the opposite.

What Can Cognitive Behavior Therapy Teach Us About Conflict?

January 16, 2024/Sarah Fleming

When violent conflict erupts, it is natural for the public to react strongly. People who bear witness feel a range of emotions, including anger, sorrow, disgust, horror, fear, and grief.

Conceptualizing Trauma: Identifying Key Cognitions in CBT for PTSD

June 8, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Identifying beliefs relating to a traumatic event can enhance CBT for clients with PTSD.

Upcoming Live CBT Trainings at Beck Institute

January 12, 2023/Annika Norris

Beck Institute hosts on-demand and live virtual trainings in CBT and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) throughout the year. Our expert […]

Interview with Pat McElwaine, PsyD: Treating Substance Use Disorder with CBT

November 7, 2022/Annika Norris

Patrick McElwaine, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician. Dr. […]

Working with Therapists Treating Clients in the Military, Veterans, and their Families: A Conversation with Rosanna Sposato, PsyD

November 11, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Rosanna Sposato, PsyD, specializes in CBT for a variety of disorders and presenting problems. She has led Beck Institute workshops […]

Military & Veteran Suicide Prevention and Motorcycles

June 8, 2021/Sarah Fleming

By Sarah Fleming, BA, PR Specialist I recently had the honor of traveling to Wrightsville Beach, NC, to meet a […]

Trauma Treatment: Evidence-Based Approaches versus Intuitive Approaches

June 8, 2021/Other

Trauma Treatment: Evidence-Based Approaches versus Intuituve Approaches By Aaron Brinen, PsyD Sitting in her first session, a 24-year old, anxious […]

Exposure Strategies for PTSD Treatment

June 8, 2021/Other

Exposure Strategies for PTSD Treatment By Aaron Brinen, PsyD Although Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was originally codified in the DSM-III as […]

Behavioral Activation Tip

June 8, 2021/Robert Hindman, PhD

Behavioral Activation Tip Robert Hindman, PhD Depressed clients often isolate themselves from others and withdraw from life. A depressed client […]

PTSD as a Survival Mechanism

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

PTSD as a Survival Mechanism by Norman Cotterell, PhD Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as defined in the DSM-V, is characterized by […]

Why Use Exposure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Why Use Exposure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? By Aaron Brinen, PsyD As practitioners, we care deeply for the individuals we […]

An Introduction to the Suicide Mode

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

CBT for Suicide Prevention By Marjan Ghahramanlou-Holloway, PhD In 1996, Aaron Beck proposed the concept of “modes” to describe the “synchronous […]

Catastrophic Thinking: A Transdiagnostic Process Across Psychiatric Disorders

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Catastrophic Thinking: A Transdiagnostic Process Across Psychiatric Disorders Norman Cotterell, Ph.D.Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy Beck and Gellatly (2016) […]

Perspectives of suicidal veterans on safety planning: Findings from a pilot study

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Abstract Aims: Individual interviews were conducted and analyzed to learn about the engagement of suicidal veterans in safety planning. Method: […]

Reducing Clinician Stress When Treating Traumatized, Suicidal Clients

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Reducing Clinician Stress When Treating Traumatized, Suicidal Clients Marjan G. Holloway, Ph.D., Beck Institute Faculty As an educator, I have […]

RCT of a Brief Phone-Based CBT Intervention to Improve PTSD Treatment Utilization by Returning Service Members

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Abstract Worried about their reputation and career prospects, returning service members with PTSD may avoid seeking treatment. In a randomized […]

Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effects on Post-Treatment Suicide Attempts in a Military Sample: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial With 2-Year Follow-Up

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Abstract Objective:  The authors evaluated the effectiveness of brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the prevention of suicide attempts in military […]

Effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a Community-Based Program

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Abstract: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a widely used treatment model for trauma-exposed children and adolescents (Cohen, Mannarino, & […]