Beck Institute RSS- CBT for Schizophrenia February 22, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck discusses the evolution of research on CBT for schizophrenia and psychosis. Cognitive Therapy was initially used in chronic cases of schizophrenia to improve symptom relief by reducing delusions and hallucinations. For acute cases of schizophrenia, CBT was … Continue reading → […]
- Long-Term Study on Family Group Cognitive-Behavioral Preventative Intervention Shows Promising Results in Children Whose Parents Have Major Depressive Disorder February 20, 2012A recent study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that a family group cognitive-behavioral (FGCB) preventative intervention for children (9-15 years old) whose parents have suffered from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) significantly lowered the rates of … Continue reading → […]
- Competency in Cognitive Behavior Therapy February 15, 2012In this video Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Judith Beck are asked to comment on CBT training protocol in Australia and the United Kingdom. Dr. Judith Beck explains there is a difference between amount of training in CBT and competency … Continue reading → […]
- Participate in Beck Institute’s Self Study February 14, 2012Beck Institute is embarking on a self-study to help in planning for the next three years. We are sending this questionnaire to you because we value your input. Thanks for taking the time to complete our survey. We value your … Continue reading → […]
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Weight Loss in Family Members February 13, 2012A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for weight loss produces healthier eating habits and motivation for physical activity in adults and their adult family members. In the current … Continue reading → […]
- CBT and Technology February 8, 2012In this video Dr. Aaron Beck discusses delivering Cognitive Behavior Therapy via various new technologies. Dr. Beck explains how using the phone, Skype, and computer programs for delivering treatment can be extremely useful in “reaching the unreachable.” He stresses the … Continue reading → […]
- Internet-Based CBT for Bulimic Symptomatology February 6, 2012A study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy found a significant improvement in eating disorder symptoms (behavior and cognitions), among adolescent participants (n=101) with bulimia nervosa (BN) or bulimic symptomatology following the completion of an internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) … Continue reading → […]
- January 31 – February 1, 2012, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level I: Depression and Anxiety February 3, 2012February 2012: Earlier this week psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, professors, counselors, nurses and other professionals from mental health, medical, and related fields traveled from 15 states and 7 countries (including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Japan, Thailand, and United Kingdom) … Continue reading → […]
- Suppressing Thoughts and Obsessions February 1, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck explains the research on suppressing thoughts and obsessions. He explains how taking a negative stance towards thoughts can ultimately make them worse in frequency and severity of the negativity of the thoughts themselves. For more information about … Continue reading → […]
- Special Announcement: Beck Scales, Qualification Levels Expand January 31, 2012The qualification levels required to purchase the Beck Scales have expanded to include (non-licensed) master’s level mental health professionals (Qual B), in addition to licensed professionals (Q1 and Q2). Scales available at www.beckscales.com: Beck Depression Beck Depression Inventory®–II Beck Anxiety … Continue reading → […]
- CBT for Schizophrenia February 22, 2012
Category Archives: Research Results
December 12 – 14, 2011, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level I: Depression and Anxiety
December 2011: Last week at Beck Institute, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, professors, counselors, nurses and other professionals from mental health, medical, and related fields traveled from 13 US states and 6 foreign countries (including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, … Continue reading
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 describes the biological aspect of the negative bias and how CBT can be used to reverse that bias. This video … Continue reading
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, social workers, counselors, and other health and mental health professionals traveled from all over the world, including Canada, India, Peru … Continue reading
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October 31 – November, 2011, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Level I: Depression and Anxiety
November 2011: Psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, professors, counselors, nurses and other professionals from mental health, medical, and related fields traveled from 11 states and 5 countries (including Brazil, Singapore, Canada, India, and the Dominican Republic) to attend this month’s Cognitive … Continue reading
Posted in Aaron T. Beck, Anxiety, Beck Institute, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy Training for Professionals, Depression
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What is the synergistic effect of medication and CBT? (Students Ask Dr. Beck – PART SIX)
This is the sixth 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 the evolution … Continue reading
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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%) of military service members leaving active duty return to rural or remote areas where access to EBT and specialized PTSD … Continue reading
Posted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapists, Cognitive Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress & Military Service, Research Results
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Beck Spotlight on Antonette Zeiss
At a 90th birthday party for Dr. Aaron Beck, given by Pearson Assessment at the American Psychological Association annual conference in Washington, D.C., we had the opportunity to catch up with our colleague, Dr. Antonette Zeiss, Ph.D., whom we have … Continue reading
Posted in BI Blog Info, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapists, Cognitive Therapy, CT in the News, Post-Traumatic Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress & Military Service, Suicide
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First Ever Specialty Topic Workshop at Beck Institute
SEPTEMBER 2011: This week Beck Institute held its first ever Specialty Workshop: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Active Duty and Veteran Military and their Families. Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, military service members, VA Hospital therapists and other professionals traveled from … Continue reading
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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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Using CBT and Smart Phones for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain
In this age of technology, internet interventions are becoming more common in the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Chronic Widespread Pain (CWP) causes patients to live in constant pain, as well as fear of that pain, which can lead … Continue reading