New to CBT? Three Pieces of Advice from Dr. Judith Beck
Judith S. Beck, PhD President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy There are so many things that I enjoy about my work, and teaching CBT is near the top of the list. I teach CBT to...
View ArticleIntroducing CBT Supervisors to the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale-Revised
Last spring, Beck Institute was excited to host 55 CBT supervisors for a first-of-its kind workshop, “Training CBT Supervisors.” This was a unique training for experienced CBT practitioners who wanted...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Interplay Between Disordered Eating and Perfectionism
Jenna DiLossi, PsyD, ABPP Whether they have directly treated eating disorders (EDs) or not, most clinicians are aware of the challenges facing individuals within this community. In addition to medical...
View ArticleWelcome to 2024
A Letter from Dr. Judith Beck Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy New Year from Beck Institute! Let me begin the New Year by thanking our colleagues for all you have done and all you continue to do to...
View ArticleWhat Can Cognitive Behavior Therapy Teach Us About Conflict?
Allen R. Miller, PhD, MBA When violent conflict erupts, it is natural for the public to react strongly. People who bear witness feel a range of emotions, including anger, sorrow, disgust, horror,...
View Article“It’s So Unfair!”
Decreasing Angry Rumination Judith S. Beck, PhD Janet was a 59-year-old female who entered treatment with me for dysthymia. She had been experiencing low-level depression and intermittent anger for...
View ArticleAddressing CBT Myths: CBT is Inappropriate for Trauma
As the home of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we are frequently made aware of myths and misconceptions about CBT, along with criticisms among professionals and the general public. Previously we responded...
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Recovery-Oriented Principles in Practice: Harnessing the Power of the...
In modern Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), discovering and developing individuals’ strengths, values, and aspirations are emphasized throughout treatment, drawing on important principles from...
View ArticleAn Exciting Update from Dr. Judith Beck
The Board of Directors of Beck Institute and I are excited to announce that on March 27, 2024, Allen R. Miller, PhD, MBA was appointed acting Executive Director. I first met Allen in 1994, the year my...
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Supporting the Growth of CBT in Asia: Reflections on the 8th Asian CBT...
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. Beck Institute sponsored the conference, provided...
View ArticleDr. Judith Beck Discusses the Third Edition of Cognitive Behavior Therapy:...
An Interview with Arjmand Publishing Dr. Judith Beck was pleased to connect with Arjmand Publishing, who recently published the Farsi language version of the third edition (2021) of her landmark...
View ArticleCBT to Prevent Suicide
An Evidence-Based Approach to Suicide Prevention with Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Allen Miller May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as part of our efforts to disseminate evidence-based information...
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Coping with Loss
Sue Schonberg, PhD, ABPP Beck Institute Faculty When individuals reflect on a feeling of loss, they often associate it with the death of a cherished friend or relative. While grief is one type of...
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Racism and African American Mental Health: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy...
Dr. Judith Beck was honored to write the foreword for Racism and African American Mental Health: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Empower Healing by Dr. Janeé M. Steele, now available for...
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The Price of Freedom
Judith S. Beck, PhD and Norman Cotterell, PhD Pam, a retired home health aide, asked her family to bring her to the emergency room when she experienced a panic attack, characterized by a racing heart,...
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Beck Institute’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on Our Accomplishments and...
Judith S. Beck, PhD July 1, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Beck Institute, and today I’m reflecting what we’ve accomplished so far, and what’s to come. When my father, Dr. Aaron T. Beck and I...
View Article“I Never Intended to be a Psychotherapist…”
Dr. Aaron T. Beck Discusses the Development of Cognitive Therapy and his Personal Path to Psychiatry In this video, recorded in 2014, Dr. Aaron T. Beck reveals his motivations for becoming a doctor,...
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Expanding Access to a Foundational Course: Launching the Japanese Translation...
Beck Institute is excited to announce that we have recently worked with Dr. Yutaka Ono and his wonderful colleagues in Japan to translate one of our foundational online courses, CBT in Practice, into...
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Reflecting on the Third Annual Aaron T. Beck Day
We were so happy that the CBT community joined together to celebrate the third annual Aaron T. Beck Day on July 18, marking what would have been Dr. Beck’s 103rd birthday. Beck Institute started Aaron...
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Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Morgan Hagner, Postdoctoral Fellow
Beck Institute is pleased to welcome back Dr. Morgan Hagner, who recently joined our clinical team as a postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Hagner worked at Beck Institute from 2017 – 2023 in various...
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