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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Research Highlight: Culturally Adapted CBT for Political Stress

Learn how the RISE Model uses culturally adapted CBT to help clients navigate political stress, cultural identity, community, and resilience.

Negative Core Beliefs: Why They Become So Strong

Learn why negative core beliefs develop, why they become stronger, and how CBT can help clients develop more balanced and realistic beliefs.

Research Highlight: Examining the Role of Positive Emotion Regulation in Addiction Recovery

Learn what research says about positive emotion regulation in addiction and what these findings may mean for craving, recovery, and CBT clinicians.

Research Highlight: Virtual Suicide Prevention Program Expands Access to Evidence-Based Care for Veterans 

Learn how the VA’s virtual Suicide Prevention 2.0 program expands access to evidence-based suicide prevention care for veterans nationwide.

How CBT Can Break the Cycle of Avoidance in Anxious Clients

Learn how CBT can help break the cycle of avoidance by examining anxious predictions and building confidence through new experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT): A Developmentally Informed Integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy

Dr. Susan Knell explains how Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) adapts CBT techniques for young children through developmentally appropriate play.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapists Possess the Knowledge and Skills to Help Patients Struggling with Gambling Disorder

See how a CBT therapist uses case conceptualization, thought records, and relapse-prevention strategies to treat gambling disorder.

Research Highlight: CBT-I Confirmed as First-Line Insomnia Treatment in 2026 Evidence Review

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a 2026 evidence review confirming CBT-I as the preferred first-line insomnia treatment.

How Aaron T. Beck, MD, Caused a Global Revolution in Mental Health Care

Learn how Aaron T. Beck developed cognitive therapy with this personal story from Beck Institute President Dr. Judith Beck.

What Aaron T. Beck Taught Me, Long Before We Met

Beck Institute’s Executive Director reflects on Aaron T. Beck’s mentorship, humanity, and lasting impact on his life and career.

Personal Reflections on Dr. Aaron Beck’s Life and Legacy

Senior Beck Institute psychologist Dr. Norman Cotterell reflects on training with Dr. Aaron T. Beck and the enduring impact of his cognitive therapy model.

Research Highlight: Culturally Adapted CBT Shows Superior Outcomes for Depression and Anxiety, Umbrella Review Finds

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a new umbrella review that found that culturally adapted CBT produces better outcomes for depression and anxiety than standard CBT.

Research Highlight: Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Standard Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, and Anhedonia

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a recent clinical trial that found that Positive Affect Treatment produced better outcomes for depression, anxiety, and anhedonia than standard therapy.

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

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

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

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

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.

Research Highlight: Village Doctor-Led Group CBT Significantly Reduces Anxiety and Depression in COPD Patients

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a 2025 randomized trial that found that village doctor-led group CBT significantly reduced anxiety and depression in COPD patients.

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

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

Research Highlight: Effectiveness of CBT-I for Insomnia in Chronic Disease Populations

Dr. Judith Beck comments on recent research that demonstrates that CBT-I improves sleep and remission rates in chronic disease populations.