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Cognitive Therapy

Books: The Beck Diet Solution is coming soon…

What does Cognitive Therapy (CT) have to do with dieting? That’s exactly what Judith S. Beck talks about in her new book: The Beck […]

Cognitive Versus Exposure Therapy for Problem Gambling: Randomised Controlled Trial.

 Abstract BACKGROUND: Problem gambling-specific cognitive therapy (CT) and behavioural (exposure-based) therapy (ET) are two core cognitive-behavioural techniques to treating the […]

Guest Blogger Dr. Judith Beck: Helplessness

I recently presented a Master’s Clinician Class at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. My topic was cognitive conceptualization […]

Long-Term Comparison of Traditional CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

According to a recent study published in Behavior Therapy, traditional cognitive behavior therapy (CT) may be more effective for treating […]

Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Many Applications of Cognitive Therapy]

Dr. Beck discusses the many different applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)—and states that he never would have expected CBT […]

CBT for Schizophrenia

Dr. Judith Beck greeting participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT for Schizophrenia Workshop.

Cognitive Therapy Reduces the Severity of Psychosis

According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, cognitive therapy (CT) may reduce the severity of psychotic […]

November 14 – 16, 2011, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level ll: Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems

Last week at Beck Institute we held our Level 2 CBT Workshop on Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems. Psychologists, psychiatrists, […]

The Biological Aspect of Depression

Dr. Aaron Beck discusses the neurological effects of depression and how Cognitive Behavior Therapy works in treating it. He also […]

CBT/MET Therapy Helps Improve Symptoms in Comorbid MDD/AUD Adolescents

A recent, two-year acute phase trial published in Addictive Behaviors found both manual-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and motivation enhancement […]

Workshop on Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Weight Loss and Maintenance

This weekend Dr. Judith Beck and I (Deborah Beck Busis, Diet Program Coordinator) presented a workshop at the Beck Institute […]

Therapist adherence to manualized cognitive-behavioral therapy for anger management delivered to veterans with PTSD via videoconferencing

It is important that veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have access to evidence-based treatment (EBT). A significant number (40%) […]

Using CBT to Target Body Image Issues in Female College Smokers

A recent study showed that using CBT techniques to target body image issues among female smokers in smoking cessation intervention […]

Cognitive Therapy in the Future (Students Ask Dr. Beck – Part NINE)

Dr. Beck discusses the growing nature of cognitive therapy. Based on the building blocks of an empirically validated theory, cognitive […]

CBT for Depression

Dr. Aaron Beck explains the history of biological and psychological research on depression. He also discusses studies that looked at […]

The Importance of Meanings in Our Reactions

Aaron T. Beck, M.D., President Emeritus People often make statements such as “You upset me,” “She makes me so angry,” […]

Beck Institute Scholar Meets with Dr. Aaron Beck

Marcus Huibers, Ph.D., a former Beck Institute Scholar, visited us last week. He has conducted important research in the field […]

An Exchange from Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Amy Cunningham

Dr. Aaron T. Beck wrote: Dear Amy, I just came across an article(1), in which neurophysiological processes in Borderline Personality […]

The Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Method to Improve Self Care in Medical Students

Commentary: Medical Student Distress: A Call to Action Research has indicated that medical students tend to be more depressed than […]

Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents in School Settings

We are pleased to announce the publication of “Cognitive Therapy with Adolescents in School Settings” – a concise guide for […]