Protecting Self: Part Two
Protecting Self: Part Two

September 29, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

Our CT-R for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Health Conditions Virtual Workshop is Coming Up!

September 25, 2025/Max Hayes

Watch as Lindsey Pinto, LSW, co-presenter of our upcoming CT-R for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Health Conditions virtual workshop, discusses […]

Protecting Self: Part One

September 22, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

From Relapse to Recovery: How CBT Saved My Life

September 9, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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

CBT Interventions for Social Undermining: Helping Clients Stay on Track to Meet Their Health Goals

August 27, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

CBT for Complex Cases: A Personal Invitation from Dr. Judith Beck

August 13, 2025/

We’re excited to share that this September, Beck Institute will be hosting CBT for Complex Cases, our first in-person live […]

Prisoners of Hate in the Classroom: Teaching the Next Generation About the Psychology of Racism, Persecution, and Genocide 

August 12, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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

Beck Institute and OSSE: Supporting School-Based Mental Health Professionals with CBT Training and Consultation 

August 6, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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

Helping Children and Adolescents Meet Difficult Moments

August 1, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

Aaron T. Beck Day 2025: Celebrating a Global Movement

July 25, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

Turkish Psychologist Özlem Öztürk Interviews Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Sofia Chernoff

July 9, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

Meet Beck Institute Faculty Member Dr. Jesús Salas

July 9, 2025/

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!

Changes to Beck Institute’s CBT Certification Pipeline: Making the Pursuit of Excellence Accessible to All

June 25, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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. 

CBT Questions and Answers with Dr. Judith Beck: The Need for More Research

June 12, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

Beyond Abstinence: Using CBT to Support Clients with Opioid Use Disorder

May 29, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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

CBT for Weight Management: Why Exercise Is Essential for Weight Loss and Maintenance

May 20, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.

CBT in an Intercultural Setting: A Framework for Collaboration

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.

Using Imagery of a Client’s Future Self in CBT for Behavior Change

April 28, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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

Meet Beck Institute Faculty Member Dr. Michael Tompkins

April 14, 2025/

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

CBT in Integrated Pediatric Settings: The Next Frontier

April 3, 2025/Sarah Fleming

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.