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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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

School-based mental health provider Caroline Molieri, LICSW, reflects on CBT training and consultation she received from Beck Institute.

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.

On July 18, we marked what would have been our co-founder Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s 104th birthday. Find out how colleagues around the world celebrated this special day.

Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Sofia Chernoff recently spoke with Turkish Psychologist Özlem Öztürk about the benefits of CBT Certification and what makes a truly great CBT therapist.

Beck Institute recently spoke with faculty member Dr. Jesus Salas to learn more about what drew him to CBT, and what he’s working on now!

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Learn about Dr. Michael Tompkins’s expertise in CBT and the benefits of training in CBT for insomnia and anxiety issues.

Beck Institute Faculty Robert D. Friedberg, PhD, discusses how integrating CBT into pediatric settings offers an evidence-based, time-efficient approach to addressing both psychological and medical challenges in youth.

Beck Institute faculty member Dr. Ariel Nickie Davies explores the impact of current events on the Strong Black Woman Schema.