MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & SERVICES
The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is dedicated to the scientific understanding and treatment of psychological problems. Membership in our organization is ideal for those who are committed to the understanding and amelioration of problems of the human condition through the investigation and application of behavioral, cognitive, and other evidence-based principles to assessment, prevention, and treatment.
Membership is open to all persons who agree with the purposes and objectives of ABCT and who are in good standing of either the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association of Social Workers, or possess other acceptable qualifications and experience, and who are: (1) practicing clinicians; (2) engaged in research or other activities pertinent to the development and advancement of cognitive and behavioral therapies; or (3) interested in acquiring professional knowledge and competence in some aspect of the cognitive behavioral therapies with a view toward eventual participation.
Several benefits are afforded to our members to facilitate acquisition of professional knowledge and competence in general aspects of the cognitive and behavioral therapies. However, our members also benefit from access to an extraordinarily robust and active Special Interest Community, delving into treatment approaches, populations, and specific disorders.
ABCT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Full & Associate Members |
Student Members & Post Bac |
New Professionals |
Subscription to the Behavior Therapist newsletter - 8 times per year!
Free Access to our journals on-line:
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
Vote in the annual election
Participate in ABCT's List Serve
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Subscription to the Behavior Therapist newsletter - 8 times per year!
Inexpensive membership dues
Greatly reduced Convention registration rates
Free Access to both journals on-line
Participate in ABCT's List Serve
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Subscription to the Behavior Therapist newsletter - 8 times per year!
Free access to both journals on-line:
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
Vote in the annual election
Participate in ABCT's List Serve
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Discounts on the following resources:
Website updated weekly with pages specifically for members, nonmember professionals, and the general public
Earn CE credits via ABCT Webinars
Back issues of ABCT journals
Clinical Assessment Series (4 Vols.):
1) Depression
2) Anxiety
3) Child & School-Related Issues
4) Anger, Aggression, and Violence
Professional Development Series:
Annual Convention registration
Clinical Intervention Training
Institutes
Advanced Methodology & Statistics
Seminars
Master Clinician Series
Workshops
Free mini workshops!
Enhance your presentations and support ABCT using our promo slides
Discounts on webcasted convention sessions
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Discounts on the following resources:
Website updated weekly with pages specifically for members, nonmember professionals, and the general public
Participate in ABCT Webinars
Back issues of ABCT journals
Clinical Assessment Series
Professional Development Series:
"Graduate School Primer: Getting In and Getting the Most Out of Graduate School"
"Your Career: 7 Ideas to Get You Started"
"How to Write a Treatment Manual," by Lisa M. Najavits
"How to Establish and Maintain a Behavioral Practice," by Barry Lubetkin
"How to Publish a Book," by Michel Hersen
Discounts on webcasted convention sessions
Free access to the ABCT Job Bank
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Discounts on the following resources:
Website updated weekly with pages specifically for members, nonmember professionals, and the general public
Earn CE credits via ABCT Webinars
Back issues of ABCT journals
Clinical Assessment Series
Annual Convention registration
Professional Development Series:
"Your Career: 7 Ideas to Get You Started"
"How to Write a Treatment Manual," by Lisa M. Najavits
"How to Establish and Maintain a Behavioral Practice," by Barry Lubetkin
"How to Publish a Book," by Michel Hersen
Discounts on webcasted convention sessions
Free access to the ABCT Job Bank
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Plus:
Promote your practice on our Web site (Find a CBT Therapist, ABCT's Referral Network). Includes a symptom check list for prospective clients!
Participate in our Mentor Directory
Join one of our 35+ Special Interest Groups
Earn Continuing Education Credits through Convention attendance & through Cognitive & Behavioral Practice
On-line membership directory listing
Media & Community Connection Program - become a link to the public
Achieve recognition for research or clinical endeavors through the Annual Awards Program
Fact Sheets - 57 different topics
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Plus:
Benefit from the Student SIG, including:
Networking newsletter
Student Awards-monetary and/or recognition in Awards Ceremony - plus a variety of Student SIG awards
Internship & Postdoctoral Overview Panel and a follow-up Meet & Greet at the Annual Convention
Volunteer at the convention and attend sessions for free
Free Access to ABCT's Mentorship Directory
Fact Sheets - 57 different topics
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Plus:
Join one of our 35+ Special Interest Groups
Earn Continuing Education Credits through Convention attendance and through the journal Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
Participate in our Mentor Directory
Achieve recognition for research and clinical endeavors through the Annual Awards Program
Media & Community Connection Program - become a link to the public
Sample syllabi for new faculty
Fact Sheets - 57 different topics
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MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership year: November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021
Full Membership
- New Members: $320 USD (includes one-time $30 initiation fee AND electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
- Renewing Members: $290 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
New Professional 1 Membership
- New and Renewing Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
New Professional 2 Membership
- New and Renewing Members: $155 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
New Professional 3 Membership
- New and Renewing Members: $210 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
Post-Baccalaureate Membership
- New and Renewing Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
Student Membership
- New and Renewing Members: $84 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
Emeritus Members
- All Emeritus Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
- $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
- $85 optional print copy of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
- You must be fully retired, have been an ABCT member for 20 years (do not have to be consecutive years), and 70 years or older
- Emeritus Members cannot hold office (but you can if you switch back to Full Member status)
- You must call the ABCT Central Office directly at (212) 647-1890 to become an Emeritus Member
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