Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

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. www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/l...

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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, California! Join us, WCCBT, and the global #CBT community this summer, and register now for early bird savings!

Graduate Student Research Grant Winners - For Students - ABCT - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Learn more about past winners of ABCT's Graduate Student Research Grant.

Applications are now open for ABCT’s Graduate Student Research Grant, which provides funds up to $1,000! Eligible candidates are graduate student members of ABCT seeking funding for an advisor-approved research project.

Due: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

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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. www.abct.org/about/leader...

REGISTER NOW: The EDEB SIG is co-sponsoring a webinar with the BMED/IPC SIG on the implementation of ethical weight management interventions without promoting weight stigma. Help spread the word! @abctnow.bsky.social Register here: bit.ly/TreatingEati...

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

Cognitive & Behavioral Practice
“Brief Imaginal Exposure for PTSD: Trajectories of Change in Distress”
Zoellner et al. 2023
doi.org/10.1016/j.cb...
“The shift in emotions and meaning that came about in response to imaginal exposure was often enough to spur behavior change outside the therapy room.”

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! www.abct.org/about/leader...

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
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Your Voice. Your Leadership. ABCT Needs You. Do you know a leader who is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, equity, and the future of ABCT? Nominating takes only a few minutes and can make a lasting impact. www.abct.org/about/leader...

Behavior Therapy
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Bell et al. (Volume 56, 2025)
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“Warning—This Content May Trigger Temporary Discomfort, Which Is Expected and Manageable”: The Effect of Modified Trigger-Warning Language on Reactions to Emotionally Provocative Content

DEADLINE MONDAY TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS! The WCCBT World Congress will feature keynote "Advancing Research on Suicide Risk and Prevention in LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults: Challenges and Future Directions" w/Kirsty A. Clark, PhD, MPH

Submit abstracts & more: wccbt2026.org

Given the many individuals who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and depression, how does one choose treatments to train clinicians in? This webinar with Dr. Jonathan Huppert presents training to try to expedite response while maintaining quality, and their development. elearning.abct.org/products/liv...

ABCT’s 60th Annual Convention is now accepting abstract submissions for ticketed sessions! Detailed instructions for submission are found after logging into the portal below.
Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS! The WCCBT World Congress will feature 25 keynotes, like "Equitable Implementation of a Behavioral Parent Training Intervention in Community-Based Pediatrics" w/J.D. Smith, PhD.

Register, submit abstracts, & see keynotes: wccbt2026.org

Happy New Year to our members who help ABCT thrive; we look forward to celebrating our 60th annual convention with you all this 2026! Best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!

As we look forward to 2026, let’s also take a moment to look back at 2025 and appreciate our wonderful 59th annual convention in New Orleans!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 11th #WCCBT Congress 2026! Join us, WCCBT, and the global #CBT community this summer in San Francisco. The Congress will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco, June 25–June 28, 2026.
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The WCCBT #WorldCongress26 Call for Abstracts is open! Submit your abstract by January 12, and share your work with the CBT community in San Francisco this June. We're considering submissions from all levels and backgrounds in #CBT research. More info: wccbt2026.org/call-for-abs...

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Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
TREATMENT FAILURES
“Dwelling in the Past”: The Role of Rumination in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Echiverri et al. (2011)
doi.org/10.1016/j.cb...
C&BP 18(3)

Another ABCT in the books! Very grateful to the @dissig.bsky.social for awarding me with a travel award this year. Looking forward to the next conference!

Excited to be in New Orleans for @abctnow.bsky.social 2025! 🌟 I’ll be at the @guilfordpress.bsky.social booth (#300) with Living Well with Psychosis.

📅 Book Signing: Sat, Nov 22
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 Booth #300

Come say hi, talk recovery, and connect!
#ABCT2025 #LivingWellWithPsychosis #CBT

Congratulations!

I’m honored to receive this award. The @abctnow.bsky.social Latinx SIG has been my academic home since 2016—almost 10 years! Pa’lante!

Come for the science, stay for the community @abctnow.bsky.social

Was great to see so many members at our 2025 Preconference, co-hosted by @sccap53.bsky.social

We kicked off our #ABCTAutism2025 SIG Meeting with a welcome and update on annual accomplishments from our wonderful SIG Co-Chairs! This was followed by the announcement of our new co-chair, @jordanalbright.bsky.social! Join us in welcoming her to this new role!