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Our blog is a space for learning, reflection, and growth. Here, we share practical tools, fresh insights, and real-world applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support both practitioners and curious readers alike. Whether you’re deepening your clinical practice or exploring ways CBT can enrich everyday life, you’ll find thoughtful articles, resources, and perspectives designed to inspire and empower.
By Professor Emily A Holmes Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Sweden School of Psychology, University of Southampton, UK
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.
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.
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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.]
Written by Dr. Janeé M. Steele, PhD, LPC
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Leslie Sokol, PhD , a licensed psychologist, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy with almost 40 years of experience in practice, teaching, and research. She was a past Director of Education and one of the principal instructors at the internationally acclaimed Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She is one of the leading CBT speakers in the world providing teaching and training to professional and paraprofessional groups, both nationally and internationally, on a multitude of CBT topics.
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