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New & Noteworthy

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the Behavior Therapist January 2026 the Behavior Therapist January 2026 - For our first issue of the new year, we've highlighted investigations of practice and intervention, spanning depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting amidst modern stressors. We also have a number of award nominations, conventions, and calls for research open for application, including information about both the 60th Annual ABCT Convention and the 11th WCCBT Congress. 
Joanna Arch Joanna Arch - Dr. Joanna Arch is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Inaugural Yvonne Kristy Endowed Chair in the Renée Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder.
the Behavior Therapist December 2025 the Behavior Therapist December 2025 - The end of the year fast approaches, and with it our final issue of the Behavior Therapist for 2025. This issue includes a special address from our CEO, Dr. Courtney L. White, and our newly-inaugurated ABCT President, Dr. Carolyn Becker.
the Behavior Therapist October 2025 the Behavior Therapist October 2025 - The October issue of the Behavior Therapist is our final issue before this year's 59th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. We hope to see you there!
the Behavior Therapist September 2025 the Behavior Therapist September 2025 - The September tBT features original research on OCD family accommodations and multicultural considerations in psychological assessment, a commentary on social justice, and the 59th Annual Convention preview - including information regarding hotels, programming and more!
Alayna Park Alayna Park - Alayna Park, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon.
the Behavior Therapist July 2025 the Behavior Therapist July 2025 - The July issue of tBT is Part 2 of a special two-part series on psychedelics (Guest Editors: Monnica Williams and and Matthew D. Skinta).
the Behavior Therapist June 2025 the Behavior Therapist June 2025 - The June issue of tBT is Part 1 of a special two-part series on psychedelics (Guest Editors: Monnica Williams and and Matthew D. Skinta).
Youth Community Leader Award Youth Community Leader Award - Call for submissions for ABCT's 2025 Youth Community Leader Award in the Greater New Orleans Area. Submissions due June 30, 2025.
Kelsie H. Okamura Kelsie H. Okamura - Kelsie Okamura (she/her) is an Implementation Researcher at the Baker Center for Children and Families, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and a licensed psychologist.

Helpful Tips & Featured Articles

CBT for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain CBT for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain - Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects more than 1 in 5 American adults and costs the U.S. economy up to $630 billion annually. A new clinical practice guideline from the American Psychological Association highlights the critical role that psychological treatments can play in managing this pervasive condition.
Resilience Briefing Book Resilience Briefing Book - The Resilience Briefing Book is a vital resource to communicate with the media and the public at large about the importance of resilience: what it is, why it’s important, and how to harness and promote resilience across the lifespan.
CBT for Insomnia with Pain 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 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.
Web-Based CBT Shows Effectiveness in Reducing Binge-Eating Episodes Web-Based CBT Shows Effectiveness in Reducing Binge-Eating Episodes - JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, published a study that showcased effectiveness of web-based CBT in reducing binge-eating episodes.

Calendar of Events

Live Webinar February 20th — Treating Co-Occurring Anxiety and Opioid Misuse with Dr. Kate McHugh

Event Date: Friday, February 20 2026

Event Time: 12:00

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Featured Lab

The CREW Lab The CREW Lab - The Culture, Relationships, Education, and Well-Being (CREW) lab, located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, is directed by Pankhuri Aggarwal, Ph.D.

Featured Professionals

Showcasing the people and ideas that make our community better for everyone.

Featured Fellow

Nick Salsman Nick Salsman - An interview conducted with ABCT Fellow Nick Salsman, Ph.D., a board certified licensed clinical psychologist and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Linehan Board of Certification clinician... professor and director of the Psychological Services Center (PSC) at Xavier University, a trainer and consultant by Behavioral Tech, a psychologist at the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), and a private practitioner and consultant focusing largely on DBT.

Featured Researcher

Joanna Arch Joanna Arch - Dr. Joanna Arch is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Inaugural Yvonne Kristy Endowed Chair in the Renée Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Featured Mentor

Maria A. Kalantzis Maria A. Kalantzis - Maria A. Kalantzis (she/her) is a 5th year PhD candidate in clinical psychology with a health psychology specialization at Bowling Green State University.

Featured Therapist

Ted Gradman Ted Gradman - Dr. Gradman (UCLA/Stanford trained) combines CBT and neuroscience to reduce the brain’s alarm function with CBT skills. His San Mateo, CA, practice has helped clients with anxiety, PTSD, depression, neurologic and interpersonal challenges for 33 years.
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