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

“The Compassion Will Come Back”: A Conversation with Antiwar Activist Seddiq Weera 

November 8, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Seddiq Weera, a physician and antiwar activist, is hoping to design and test a scalable protocol using Dr. Aaron Beck’s landmark book Prisoners of Hate to examine and address cognitive distortions that maintain hatred and discord between groups of people.

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.

Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Community Gun Violence with Evidence-Informed Solutions

October 3, 2024/Sarah Fleming

To learn more about current research into the prevention of community gun violence, we spoke with the VRC’s Founding Director, Professor Thomas Abt.

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.

A Q&A With Entrepreneur, Author, and Illness Anxiety Disorder Advocate Hal Rosenbluth

August 21, 2024/Sarah Fleming

In a conversation with Dr. Judith Beck, Hal Rosenbluth discusses Illness Anxiety Disorder and makes the case for increased access to CBT.

Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Morgan Hagner, Postdoctoral Fellow

August 14, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Learn more about Beck Institute’s new Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Morgan Hagner!

Reflecting on the Third Annual Aaron T. Beck Day

August 8, 2024/Sarah Fleming

On July 18, the CBT community came together to celebrate Aaron T. Beck Day, honoring the life and work of our co-founder.

Expanding Access to a Foundational Course: Launching the Japanese Translation of CBT in Practice 

July 29, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute is excited to announce that we have recently worked with Dr. Yutaka Ono and colleagues to translate one of our foundational online courses, CBT in Practice, into Japanese.

“I Never Intended to be a Psychotherapist…”

July 18, 2024/Sarah Fleming

In this video, recorded in 2014, Dr. Aaron T. Beck reveals his motivations for becoming a doctor, his early influences, and how he came to develop Cognitive Therapy.

Beck Institute’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on Our Accomplishments and Celebrating Our Future

July 1, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck marks Beck Institute’s 30th anniversary by reflecting on our past and current activities.

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.

Racism and African American Mental Health: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Empower Healing

June 3, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Racism and African American Mental Health by Dr. Janeé Steele presents a Cognitive Behavioral approach to empowerment and healing for African Americans. Read Dr. Judith Beck’s complete foreword to this important book.

Coping with Loss

May 15, 2024/Sarah Fleming

While grief is one type of loss, there are many other types of losses people experience that elicit similar automatic thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

CBT to Prevent Suicide

May 1, 2024/Sarah Fleming

This presentation by Beck Institute President Dr. Judith Beck and acting Executive Director Dr. Allen Miller provides an overview of the CBT approach to suicide prevention.

Dr. Judith Beck Discusses the Third Edition of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond

April 25, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck connected with Arjmand Publishing, who recently published the Farsi language version of her landmark textbook Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond.

Supporting the Growth of CBT in Asia: Reflections on the 8th Asian CBT Conference

April 10, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute was proud to play a pivotal role in the 8th Asian CBT Conference which was held in New Delhi, India from February 28 to March 2, 2024.

An Exciting Update from Dr. Judith Beck 

April 2, 2024/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck is pleased to announce that Dr. Allen Miller has been appointed acting Executive Director. Dr. Miller has been with Beck Institute since 2018.