Advances in CBT Newsletter - Fall 2025

 Fall 2025

 

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The Fall 2025 issue of Advances in CBT is now available. This edition features key updates from both the Academy and the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with new initiatives, member achievements, and upcoming opportunities to engage with our community.


Highlights include:


  • A message from A-CBT President Dr. Jamie Schumpf, reflecting on organizational growth, new membership pathways, and global training efforts.


  • Details on our Annual Reception in New Orleans and this year’s award recognitions.


  • The launch of the A-CBT Blog and Author Spotlight Series, showcasing thought leadership from our diplomates and fellows.


  • Updates on ongoing web-based trainings, including our foundational Introduction to CBT course.


  • Information about the monthly peer-consultation group, open to all members.


  • Member and community features spotlighting current work, international initiatives, and evolving directions in CBT practice.


  • Recent publications from the International Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.



We encourage you to read the full issue for articles, announcements, and ways to stay connected with Academy and IACBT activities.


Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing high-quality CBT around the world!


We also invite submissions for future issues of Advances in CBT, including brief articles, clinical reflections, and updates on CBT-related initiatives around the world. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Editor Dr. Scott Waltman at walt2155@pacificu.edu

CBT in the Arab World: Cultivating Learning, Practice, and Transformation

December 15, 2025
A Personal and Professional Journey  My initial encounter with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was simply an academic exploration of one therapeutic approach among many. However, this academic interest quickly evolved into a profound personal and professional calling, powerfully shaping my career and ultimately sparking a movement for psychotherapy education across the Arab world. During my second year of university, I was introduced to CBT. At the time, I was deeply drawn to Carl Rogers and the humanistic tradition, with its emphasis on empathy, relational depth, and the inherent potential for growth. Yet, Aaron Beck’s cognitive model, with its elegant and practical connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, resonated deeply within me. I recognized it not merely as a theory, but as a practical tool for living, something that could be applied, shared, and taught.

Dr. Lata McGinn Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award in CBT

December 1, 2025
On November 20th, 2025 Dr. Lata McGinn was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT) at the Awards ceremony held at the ABCT annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Shame: The Oft-Neglected Target in CBT for Social Anxiety

November 14, 2025
Shame: The Oft-Neglected Target in CBT for Social Anxiety Written by Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT [This article is adapted from chapter 1 of Overcoming Shame-Based Social Anxiety and Shyness: A CBT Workbook by this author.]