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: Schizophrenia
Aaron T. Beck, M.D. was Awarded the 2011-2012 Edward J. Sachar Award
Dr. Aaron T. Beck, M.D. was recently awarded the Edward J. Sachar Award for facing the challenge of treating low functioning patients with Schizophrenia. In this video Dr. Aaron T. Beck is first introduced by Nobel prize-recipient, Dr. Eric R. Kandel, … Continue reading
What can neurobiology teach us about Cognitive Therapy? – (Students Ask Dr. Beck — PART FIVE)
This is the fifth 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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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
The Relationship between Interpersonal Self-Concept and Paranoia in Patients with Schizophrenia
A recent study published in Behavior Therapy examined the relationship between interpersonal self-concept and global self-worth, and psychotic and depressive symptoms in patients with psychosis. Continue reading
CBT Meta-Analysis Review is Most Downloaded Article in CPR
It looks as if the research efficacy of Cognitive Therapy is becoming more well-known. Clinical Psychology Review is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes substantive reviews of topics relevant to clinical psychology. The most downloaded article from this important journal is … Continue reading
Announcing! The Complete Beck Diet for Life
New Book: Following her New York Times bestselling Beck Diet Solution, Dr. Judith Beck has released the The Complete Beck Diet for Life. Watch a Beck Diet for Life success story. Attend a Beck Diet for Life Workshop in Philadelphia, 9/13/09 Okay, … Continue reading
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Medication-resistant Schizophrenia benefits from adjunct CBT
A recent review in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice found cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be beneficial for medication-resistant symptoms of schizophrenia. This is an important study because persistent symptoms are often disabling, lead to significant distress, and are associated … Continue reading
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Using Cognitive Therapy to treat Delusions
Dr. Aaron Beck recently responded to an interviewer’s questions about addressing delusions among Schizophrenic patients. One of the central tenets of Cognitive Therapy is that individuals learn to evaluate their thinking and look for evidence that supports and/or contradicts their perceptions. The interviewer … Continue reading
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Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia
Here’s what Kevin Benbow emailed to us about his experience supervising a clinician with her first schizophrenia patient: As a clinical supervisor for a small, rural mental health clinic in Arizona I get the opportunity to supervise and train behavioral … Continue reading