Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

TOMORROW: ABCT is kicking off the first Fireside Chat of 2026 with our new President, Dr. Carolyn Becker. ABCT members, don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Becker and our CEO! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Two weeks left: register with the early bird discount for the 11th WCCBT World Congress. Seats are filling up-make sure you're ready to join the largest international meeting for CBT professionals and explore the beauty of San Francisco while you're there! register.rcsreg.com/r2/wc2026/ga/t…

ABCT is kicking off the first Fireside Chat of 2026 with our new President, Dr. Carolyn Becker. ABCT members, don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Becker about the proposed changes to the ABCT Bylaws with a Q&A and discussion afterwards. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Two-Week Accelerated Cognitive Processing Therapy for a Spanish-Speaking Adult with PTSD: A Case Study” Szoke et al (in press) doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpr…

Behavior Therapy | sciencedirect “Hope may influence how patients engage with and respond to exposure-based therapy, shaping the broader treatment context.” Long et al. (in press) doi.org/10.1016/j.beth…

The General Session and Poster submissions portal for the 60th Annual ABCT Convention in Baltimore is now open! Submit your proposal and be a part of this exciting convention. abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/log…

Our 2026 Call for Award Nominations is underway, and we are looking for submissions to be presented at our 60th Annual Convention in Baltimore, MD. We encourage you to consider nominating yourself, a student, or a colleague for an award. abct.org/membership/abc…

Learn practical tips for addressing potential conflicts between behavioral therapy approaches for anxiety and substance misuse with Dr. Kate McHugh during our upcoming live webinar. Register here: elearning.abct.org/products/live-…

Submit award nominations here: abct.org/membership/abc…

Our 2026 Call for Award Nominations is open! Now is a good time to look back at our 2025 Outstanding Education/Training award recipient, Stefanie T. LoSavio, Ph.D., ABPP, expert in PTSD treatments and strategies to increase the reach of interventions. youtube.com/watch?v=8SsyLw…

“… it is the decision to live with potential disaster rather than running from it that makes accepting uncertainty possible” Grayson (tBT Volume 36/4, 2013) tBT Journal | Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies “ACT vs. ERP for OCD: Is It War or Marriage?”

The WCCBT and ABCT recognize that the results of some research may not have been available in time to meet the Call for Abstracts. We are temporarily calling for late-breaking submissions in Poster, Open Paper, and Individual Three Minute Open Paper types. abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/log…

Join us in the largest event for CBT professionals from around the world, hosted by ABCT. Registration is OPEN for the 11th #WCCBT Congress 2026 in San Francisco, CA! Join us, WCCBT, and the global #CBT community this summer, and register now for early bird savings!

Last week to put in your Nominations! Hear more from Michelle about the process. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape ABCT’s leadership and future direction.abct.org/about/leadersh…

Today marks the national holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. As we celebrate the life of Dr. King, it is also an important moment to look back on the history of civil rights. In honor of his legacy, let us strive to empower our communities with love and service.

Cognitive and Behavioral Practice “Brief Imaginal Exposure for PTSD: Trajectories of Change in Distress” Zoellner et al. (2023) doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpr…

Help Shape the Future of ABCT. Leadership is a chance to influence direction, strengthen governance, and support the field we care about. Submit your nominations today! abct.org/about/leadersh…

Last call for abstracts! Present your research at the WCCBT World Congress alongside 25+ keynote presentations. Register now, submit to the Call for Abstracts and be part of the future of #CBT. See you in San Francisco! wccbt2026.org #WorldCongress26 #WCCBT #ABCT