EP09 Keynote 04 – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the 21st Century – Aaron Beck, MD interview by Judith Beck, MD

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Dr. Aaron T. Beck, M.D. Emeritus University Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, Perelman College of Medicine the University of Pennsylvania, director of the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center. Based on his research the Psychological processes are involved in He also developed and tested for depression and other disorders. Cognitive Therapy (also known by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), the Psychotherapy is the most popular form of therapy in the world. He has personally trained many professionals. in This special approach led to the formation of centers. Cognitive Therapy All the The world’s leading hospital for research and patient care. Beginning in 2007 he directed the Partnering with Beck Initiative in Collaboration with Arthur Evans (ex-Commissioner for Mental Health of Philadelphia), serving the Medicaid patients in the city. His group has been offering training services and he is a trainer. the Most disadvantaged people in the city and state: mentally ill persons are held in jails and hospitals. the homeless.

For several decades, Beck conducted research on the Psychological and social factors are involved in The humanistic approach to schizophrenia was used in Activating the individual’s latent goals, motivations, and capacities, and has helped to restore large numbers to meaningful lives. His innovative approach in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania have been expanded to include other states like Georgia, Massachusetts and New Jersey. In collaboration with the National Association of State Commissioners of Mental Health. He and his Center started to spread his ideas throughout the country. the country. He and his team also work with Gary Gottlieb Chief Executive Officer at Partners in Cognitive therapy can be used to improve health the Individuals’ needs in 27 developing countries.

Beck has extensively described his work. in 637 publications, which includes 24 books. He was named by Medscape is one of the best. the 50 Most Influential Physicians in History: 20th the List and 1st among the living. He has received the 2006 Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research, which “transformed the understanding and treatment” of mentally ill individuals, the Lienhard Award to 2006 National Academy of Medicine the Advancement of health services the 2013 Kennedy Community Health Award the National Alliance on Mental Illness Lifetime Achievement Award. June 2017.

• Aaron Beck Profile Aaron Beck Center

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Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.Beck Institute President, he is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Philadelphia is a non-profit that offers a range of training programs for mental and health professionals around the world. It also has a Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her doctoral. Grad Starting at the University of Pennsylvania in 1982. She is the author of over 100 chapters and articles, and several books. Cognitive Behaviour TherapyBasics and Beyond has been translated into more than 20 languages. Cognitive Therapy For Challenging Problems and books for consumers about a CBT approach for weight loss and maintenance. Her time is split between teaching, consulting, clinical work and supervision.

• Judith Beck at the Beck Institute Site