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ABCT news and position statements on current events and issues shaping the world around us.

Giving Tuesday - Today is Giving Tuesday! Please take this opportunity to contribute to our Giving Tuesday campaign and support ABCT’s charitable giving programs.

Sanity X ABCT: 50th Anniversary of Gerald Davison’s ABCT Presidential Address - This podcast commemorates the impact of Dr. Davison’s ABCT presidential address in 1974, his transformative change of heart and professional stance after meeting with Dr. Charles Silverstein, as well as a look back through the historic and societal changes that have occurred over these past five decades.

CBT Resources for Mental Health Observances in November - In November, ABCT has chosen to highlight resources related to the topic of Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance, as well as Veterans and PTSD.

the Behavior Therapist’s October 2024 Issue Is Now Available Online - the Behavior Therapist's October 2024 issue is now available to read online. Check in for elections and member directory enhancements from our CEO, Courtney White, Ph.D., supports and accommodations at our upcoming convention from ABCT's Autism SIG, information about ABCT's Day of Service, and more.

CBT Resources for Mental Health Observances in October - October is Health Literacy Month and ADHD Awareness Month, and our Monthly Mental Health Topic is Health Psychology Month. Check out our foundational resources for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Brian Pilecki - Brian Pilecki, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Portland Psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon, who that specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Helpful Tips & Featured Articles

CBT for Insomnia with Pain - Recently, findings published in “JAMA Network Open” highlight how combining the two treatments [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) and best-evidence pain management (BEPM)] yielded significant and clinically meaningful changes in nCSP patients facing sleep challenges.

Receiving CBT as an Older Adult - The Health Medicine Network covered a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders that examined long-term effects of CBT on disorders in the elderly.

“What Is CBT and Does It Actually Work” Reflection - Determining what kind of therapy is right for you can be a daunting task. A recent article published by Health Conscious titled “What Is CBT and Does It Actually Work” briefly describes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective for a variety of concerns.

Self-Talk and CBT - Vocal Media’s recent article, “Is It Normal to Talk to Yourself?” discusses both the benefits and harms of self-talk.

7 Tips to Help Manage Emotions - Jenny Taitz walks the reader through steps that can help with overall emotional management.