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.

April 28, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Morgan Hagner describes helping a client envision her future self as a powerful motivator for behavior change.

March 20, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Sustainability in CBT programming is not only beneficial for patient outcomes but also financially advantageous for healthcare organizations. When implemented effectively, CBT minimizes reliance on emergency and inpatient services by reducing symptoms, improving quality of life, and preventing relapse. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 19, 2023/Sarah Fleming

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