Beck Institute RSS- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012In this clip from a recent 3-day workshop at Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck discusses adapting CBT sessions within time constraints. Brief CBT interventions have been shown to be effective in the treatment of a variety … Continue reading → […]
- Insight is a Predictive Variable in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis May 14, 2012According to a recent study published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, insight (illness awareness) may be a predictive variable in cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBTp). In the current study, researchers assessed forty-four psychotic patients before and following a CBTp intervention. … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Future of CBT] May 9, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck discusses the future of Cognitive Therapy at Beck Institute’s Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop in Spanish. According to Dr. Beck, the theory of Cognitive Therapy rests on the science of human behavior and human psychopathology. As the scientific … Continue reading → […]
- Cognitive Therapy Reduces the Severity of Psychosis May 7, 2012According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, cognitive therapy (CT) may reduce the severity of psychotic symptoms among individuals who develop psychosis. Participants (n = 288) identified as high-risk for developing a psychotic disorder were randomly … Continue reading → […]
- CBT for Schizophrenia May 2, 2012Dr. Judith Beck greeting participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT for Schizophrenia Workshop. […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Many Applications of Cognitive Therapy] May 2, 2012Dr. Beck discusses the many different applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)—and states that he never would have expected CBT to be utilized in the treatment of so many different conditions. For example, CBT can be useful in the treatment … Continue reading → […]
- A Monthly Summary of Beck Institute Updates [April 2012] May 1, 2012In its efforts to encourage the growth and dissemination of CBT throughout the world, the Beck Institute has expanded its online presence across social media and other platforms. To keep you (our readers) informed of our most recent updates, we’ve … Continue reading → […]
- Culturally Adaptive CBT for Traumatized Refugees and Ethnic Minority Patients April 30, 2012An article in the current issue of Transcultural Psychiatry (April 2012) describes how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be adapted for treating PTSD among traumatized refugees and ethnic minority patients. Culturally adaptive CBT (CA-CBT) is a promising, culturally sensitive therapy … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [Relationship Between Neuroscience and Cognitive Therapy] April 25, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck answers questions from participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT Workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish. In this clip, Dr. Beck discusses the relationship between neuroscience and cognitive therapy. Studies show that people with depression are hypersensitive to … Continue reading → […]
- SPARX: A New and Effective Computerized, CBT Self-Help Intervention for Depression April 23, 2012According to a recent randomized control trial published in the British Medical Journal, a new computerized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention, SPARX (Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts), may reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents seeking treatment as much or more than … Continue reading → […]
- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012
Category Archives: Aaron T. Beck
What helped Dr. Beck develop Cognitive Therapy? (Students Ask Dr. Beck – PART THREE)
Dr. Aaron Beck explains how his curiosity and scientific nature led him to develop Cognitive Therapy. He also explains the first outcome study of cognitive therapy which he conducted with Dr. John Rush. Please enjoy the third video of this … Continue reading
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Who Influenced Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s Work? (Students Ask Dr. Beck – PART TWO)
This is the second question from the Q&A portion of Beck Institute’s 3-Day CBT Workshop on Depression and Anxiety for students and post-doctoral fellows, held on August 15 – 17, 2011. In this video Dr. Aaron Beck discusses who influenced … Continue reading
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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 Disorder were compared with normal controls. Basically, what the authors found was that borderlines, responding to aversive stimuli showed the … Continue reading
From Psychoanalysis to Cognitive Therapy (Students Ask Dr. Beck – PART ONE)
This is the first question from the Q&A portion of Beck Institute’s 3-Day CBT Workshop on Depression and Anxiety for students and post-doctoral fellows, held on August 15 – 17, 2011. In this video Dr. Aaron Beck answers a participant’s … Continue reading
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Interview with Dr. Aaron T. Beck
The Philadelphia Inquired published an article today highlighting Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s devotion and passion for what he does. The journalist, Art Carey, highlights Dr. Beck’s persistence in the field of psychology and the advancement of Cognitive Therapy. Read the whole … Continue reading
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,” or “The news is depressing.” They do not realize that the specific event is not directly responsible for their feelings. … Continue reading
June 20 – 22, 2011, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level ll: Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems
Last week Beck Institute held its second Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level II: Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems. Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, councilors, and other professionals traveled from all over the world, including Brazil, Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe … Continue reading
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 of Cognitive Therapy and Depression in the Netherlands and followed up his visit with this message: When I was first … Continue reading
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May 2 – 4, 2011, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level II: Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems
Earlier this month, Beck Institute held the first Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level II: Personality Disorders and Challenging Problems. In attendance were psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, councilors, and other professionals from Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, Thailand, and nine U.S. … Continue reading
Beck Institute Winter Party for Staff and Colleagues
Last month Beck Institute held its annual Winter Party for staff and colleagues. In attendance at the event were Aaron T. Beck, M.D., President Emeritus, Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., President, and Julie Hergenrather, Ph.D., Executive Director (pictured below). Beck Institute … Continue reading