Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression from an Evolutionary Perspective: Key Takeaways and Implications
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression from an Evolutionary Perspective: Key Takeaways and Implications

February 24, 2025/Beck Institute Staff

The article “Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression from an Evolutionary Perspective” offers a thought-provoking re-evaluation of depression and its treatment. By framing depression as a potential adaptation rather than a disorder, clinicians are offered different avenues for understanding and treating this condition.

A Live Virtual Q&A with Dr. Judith Beck: Session Recording

February 24, 2025/Sarah Fleming

On January 29, 2025, Dr. Judith Beck held a live virtual Q&A, moderated by Beck Institute Executive Director Dr. Allen Miller. Watch the recording now!

The Importance of Drawing Positive Conclusions in CBT

January 14, 2025/Sarah Fleming

By eliciting positive meanings of clients’ experiences, therapists can provide opportunities for them to feel positive emotions in session, and increase the strength of their positive beliefs.

Welcome to 2025! 

January 2, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck reflects on Beck Institute’s successes in 2024 and looks forward to an even more productive and impactful 2025.

Recapping ABCT’s 58th Annual Convention 

December 12, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute’s leadership, staff, and faculty were pleased to attend and present at ABCT’s annual convention in Philadelphia.

Why CBT Therapists Don’t Challenge Clients’ Cognitions—And Why It Matters

December 5, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Challenging clients’ cognitions violates a fundamental principle of CBT, that of collaborative empiricism. Dr. Judith Beck explains what to do instead.

CBT Strategies to Promote Health and Wellness

November 19, 2024/Sarah Fleming

When clients have health-related goals like improving their nutrition, exercise, and sleep, cognitive and behavioral strategies can support lasting change and overall wellbeing.

Moving Forward: How Consultation Can Help Therapists and Clients Get Unstuck

October 28, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Therapists sometimes feel powerless to help their clients, despite an incredible amount of empathy and a sincere desire to support them. Thankfully, CBT offers options that can help.

Recovery Extends to All: The Philadelphia Story of Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy

September 26, 2024/Sarah Fleming

We are thrilled to announce a special free, open-to-the-public presentation on the historical partnership between Dr. Aaron T. Beck and the public health agency in Philadelphia that brought recovery-oriented evidence-based behavioral health treatment to vulnerable individuals throughout the continuum of care.

CBT Isn’t Only for Therapists

September 16, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Traditionally, CBT has been taught primarily to mental health professionals working within conventional behavioral health settings. However, a growing body of evidence shows that non-mental health professionals are now applying CBT techniques effectively in various settings outside of traditional therapy environments.

The Price of Freedom

June 18, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Exposure is an important tool in helping clients overcome anxiety. Learn how to use clients’ values and aspirations to motivate them to engage in exposure exercises.

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.

“It’s So Unfair!”

January 31, 2024/Sarah Fleming

When clients get caught up in unhelpful thinking cycles, mindfulness can help them refocus their attention so they can focus on their values.

Welcome to 2024

January 4, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Happy New Year from Dr. Judith Beck and Beck Institute! Here are some of the exciting things we have planned for 2024.

Understanding the Interplay Between Disordered Eating and Perfectionism

December 19, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Jenna DiLossi, PsyD, ABPP, explores the role that perfectionism plays in the development, maintenance, and treatment of eating disorders.

Introducing CBT Supervisors to the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale-Revised

December 5, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute hosted a live virtual workshop for experienced CBT practitioners who wanted to improve their supervisory skills.

New to CBT? Three Pieces of Advice from Dr. Judith Beck

November 17, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck shares three pieces of advice for clinicians and students who are just getting started learning CBT.

Failure to Launch: A Case Study of a Client Who Felt “Stuck”

November 2, 2023/Sarah Fleming

In this case study, Beck Institute clinician Francine Broder, PsyD, describes a client’s presenting problems, as well as his strengths, and some of the ways that she used a recovery-oriented approach to CBT treatment to accommodate his individual needs and goals.

Group Supervision from Beck Institute: “A Safe Space to Learn”

October 23, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Participants in a Beck Institute CBT supervision group from Malaysia reflected on the experience of learning from and with their peers.