EP85 Panel 04 – Psychotherapy Research – Aaron T. Beck, M.D. James F.T. Bugental, Ph.D. Ernest L. Rossi, Ph.D. Joseph Wolpe, M.D.

Aaron Beck, MD Similar seminars and products 39

Dr. Aaron T. Beck, M.D. University Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry Perelman School of Medical at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the director of the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center. Cognitive Therapy, also known as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, is the most popular form of psychotherapy worldwide. He developed it based on his research into the psychological processes that are involved in depression and other disorders. He has trained many professionals in this specialized approach, and helped to create centers around the globe for Cognitive Therapy. These centers are devoted to both research as well as serving a large number of patients. In collaboration with Arthur Evans (ex-Commissioner of Mental Health in Philadelphia), he directed the Beck Initiative partnership, which serves the city’s Medicaid clients. He and his team have been training providers to offer services to the most economically disadvantaged people in the city and the state, including severely mentally ill persons who are in jail or hospitals, as well the homeless.

For several decades, Beck conducted research on the psychological and social factors involved in schizophrenia and developed a humanistic approach involved in activating the individual’s latent goals, motivations, and capacities, and has helped to restore large numbers to meaningful lives. His innovative approach has been replicated in other states, including Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah. He and his Center are working with the National Association of State Commissioners of Mental Health to spread his method across the country. He and his team also collaborate with Gary Gottlieb (Chief Executive Officer at Partners in Health), to adapt cognitive therapy for individuals in 27 developing nations.

Beck has written extensively about his work in 637 publications, which includes 24 books. Medscape named Beck as one of 50 Most Influential Physicians In History: He is ranked 20th on the list, and 1st among all the living. He received the 2006 Albert Lasker award for Clinical Medical. Research, which “transformed the understanding and treatment” of mentally ill individuals, the 2006 National Academy of Medicine: Lienhard Award for the advancement of health services, the 2013 Kennedy Community Health Award, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Lifetime Achievement Award (June, 2017).

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James Bugental, PhD Similar seminars and products 32

James Bugental, PhD, One of the main advocates and theorists for the Existential was he-Humanistic Therapy movement. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1948, was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 1955, and was the first recipient of the APA's Division of Humanistic Psychology's Rollo May Award. James He devoted himself to teaching and writing. He was also an Emeritus professor at Saybrook Institute and an Emeritus clinical lecturer (formerly Associate Clinical Professor), Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School. In 1987, he received the Mentor Society’s first RolloMay Award. "for contributions to the literary pursuit," He was awarded a certificate in 1986. "in recognition of the distinguished contribution to the discipline of Clinical Psychology" From the American Psychological Association, Division of Clinical Psychology. He served as a past president for the Association for Humanisitic Psychology, and on eight professional journal editorial boards. Bugental has published 150 articles, reviews, comments and chapters in books edited or co-authored.

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Ernest L. Rossi, PhD, He is a internationally recognized therapist, teacher, and pioneer of the psychobiology if mind.-Body healing. Dr. Rossi is the author of over 24 professional books. He worked eight years with Milton Erickson and was also a coauthor.-Three volumes on therapeutic Hypnosis were co-authored by him. Rossi has also edited four volumes of Erickson's Collected Papers and four volumes of Erickson's Seminars, Workshops and Lectures. His research interests include the psychosocial genomics, mind and ultradian rhythms.-Over three decades of body healing and psychotherapy.

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Joseph Wolpe, MD, A South African psychiatrist and one the most prominent figures in Behavior Therapy, Wolpe was also a notable figure. Wolpe grew up in South Africa, attending Parktown Boys' High School. Joseph His M.D. was received in 1948 from the University of Whitatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. His M.D. was received in 1948 at the University of Whitatersrand. He was the former director of behavior therapy unity at Temple University Medical School, and Emeritus professor fo psychiatry. He was the Medical College of Pennsylvania Professor of Psychiatry. He is one of the most prominent practitioners of behavior therapy. He has coauthored three books.-Two publications were edited by him, and he has more than 200 professional publications. He is the cofounder of Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. He was awarded the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Award for Psychology Applications.

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