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: Depression
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
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
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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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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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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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The Use of Mindfulness to Improve Mental Health
A recent article contains a systematic review of research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Mindfulness is a skill that allows individuals to have moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness of their emotions, thoughts, and sensations. MBSR … Continue reading
Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical-Effectiveness of Combined Therapy versus Medication Only in Adolescents with Resistant Major Depression
Depression in adolescents is a significant issue. Research has focused on treating major depression in adolescents with psychotherapy (CBT), medication (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs), or a combination of both. As treatment is not inexpensive, researchers have been looking into … Continue reading
Combination of Exercise and CBT Improves Outcomes in Depressed Patients with Heart Failure
A recent study appearing in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research aimed to examine the effectiveness of exercise combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for heart failure. Participants were divided into four groups: 18 patients were assigned to complete … Continue reading
4 New Studies Added to the Academy of Cognitive Therapy’s Research Corner
1. A meta-analytic review of prolonged exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder In this study, Powers et al. conducted a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers defined PE using the criteria … Continue reading
CBT is Effective for Tourette’s Syndrome
A new study is the first to show that CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is effective in patients with Tourette’s syndrome and tic disorders, regardless of their medication status or symptom severity. Continue reading