Cognitive Behavior Therapy Societies
United Kingdom / Europe
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European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies
The European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy is an umbrella organisation that brings together a large number of individual associations from over 20 European countries. This website provides information on the individual member associations of EABCT and the activities that support them - the EABCT's constitution, board of directors, congress and newsletter.
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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) was founded in 1972 as an interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behaviour therapy. As the important role of behavioural and cognitive approaches in a wide range of settings has been established and recognised, the Association has grown both numerically (from 195 members originally to around 4,800 in year 2002) and in the scope of functions it undertakes. The BABCP's website provides information on the association, how to become a member, its annual conference, and other training and events.
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The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy
The ACAT site explains what Cognitive Analytic Therapy is, how it can be works, who it can be used on and what it feels like to be treated. There are details of forthcoming and past conferences, and how to train as a Cognitive Analytic Therapist.
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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website gives information for both counselling and psychotherapy professionals and members of the public wanting to find a therapist or counsellor.
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The Charlie Waller Institute
Clinicians need to know that the training they receive has a demonstrable, positive impact on both their skill and the outcomes for their patients. The Charlie Waller Institute is committed to training therapists only in psychological therapies that have been shown to work, and also to ensuring that the training impacts positively on clinician skill and patient outcome.
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Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
COSCA provides information on training to become a counsellor or psychotherapist in Scotland, as well as information on the association's activities.
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Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
The aim of OCTC is to provide cognitive therapy training and other resources to NHS and other professionals, voluntary organisations, and clients.
International
The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research
The Beck Institute, founded by the father of cognitive therapy, Aaron Beck, provides various cognitive therapy training programs for mental health and medical professionals who work in outpatient, inpatient, academic, or research settings. This web-site gives details of their training programs.
International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy
The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy is a professional, scientific, interdisciplinary organization whose mission is to facilitate the utilization and growth of cognitive psychotherapy as a professional activity and scientific discipline. In addition, the Association serves as a resource and information centre for matters related to cognitive psychotherapy. The website contains information on their journal and how to become a member of the association.
The Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy
The AACBT is an interest group for the purposes of furthering study in the application of learning principles to the assessment and change of cognitions and behaviour in applied settings. The AACBT's web-site contains information on the state associations throughout Australia, the AACBT's conference and links to other sites of interest.
The Flemish Association of Behaviour Therapy
Gives details about the association such as their workshops, some of which are run in English, their publications and job vacancies.
The Danish Association of Behaviour Therapy
The SAKT website gives information on the association, and includes a list of accredited therapists.
The German Society for Behaviour Therapy
Includes news on behavioural therapy developments in Germany as well as a discussion forum.
The German Professional Association for Behaviour Therapy
Includes a comprehensive listing of training institutes within Germany.
Italian Association of Analysis and Modification of the Behaviour and Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy
The AIAMC site includes information on training in Italy, such as institutes and requirements and a detailed description of the history of the association.
French Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy
Information is given on their journal, national and regional conferences and contacts for both professionals and patients.
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