Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Fellows application season is here! Fellow status is awarded to full members of #ABCT that are recognized by a group of their peers for accomplishments above and beyond the expectations of their current professional role. #Apply today using the link in our bio! #ABCTFellows

Our Membership Engagement Manager Efrata and our Senior Manager of Convention Services and Concierge Support Tonya representing ABCT at ACA 2026! #tbt #ACA2026 #ABCT2026 #CBT

In this April issue of the Behavior Therapist, CEO Dr. Courtney White and ABCT President Carolyn Becker extend thanks to those who volunteer their time and effort with ABCT, as well as highlight upcoming opportunities to expand volunteerism at ABCT. digitaleditions.sheridan.com/article/Update…

We want change agents who differentiate themselves through personal enthusiasm and willingness to take risks for change to represent ABCT’s mission. The Champions Program is our chance to show gratitude for important on-the-ground work. abct.org/membership/abc…

We want change agents who differentiate themselves through personal enthusiasm and willingness to take risks for change to represent ABCT’s mission. The Champions Program is our chance to show gratitude for important on-the-ground work. abct.org/membership/abc…

“Making appropriate behavioral responses may be the difference between life and death and between love and loss.” Mennin, Ellard, Fresco, & Gross (Vol. 44, 2014) sciencedirect.com/science/articl… “United We Stand: Emphasizing Commonalities Across Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies”

#WorldCBTDay is the perfect time to register for the 11th World Congress this year in beautiful San Francisco! Join us as we gather to celebrate the worldwide community of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies today. register.rcsreg.com/r2/wccbt2026/g…

This #WorldCBTDay, ABCT is celebrating the theme, “CBT in Action: Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Crises,” with a FREE 24-hour livestream from our #webinar catalog. This webinar was made in collaboration with WHO-UNICEF. Watch along on YouTube here: abct.org/latest-news/wo…

A message from ABCT President Carolyn Becker on #WorldCBTDay, on the importance of celebrating the work of CBT practitioners who champion the need for mental health care across the globe, along with an invitation to the 11th World Congress. abct.org/latest-news/wo…

A #WorldCBTDay message from ABCT’s International Associates Chair, Anne Marie Albano, on the transformative power of CBT applied across the globe, and its impact on the lives of people in crisis, along with an invitation to the 11th World Congress. abct.org/latest-news/wo…

Today is the deadline to register with the early bird discount for the 11th WCCBT World Congress. Registration rates increase after today, so lock in your rate NOW! register.rcsreg.com/r2/wc2026/ga/t…

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…