Welcome to the Canadian Association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (“CACBT”). CACBT is a national organization developed by a group of Canadian mental health practitioners involved in the practice and theory of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Recognizing the vital role CBT plays in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, the Association focuses on training, advancing knowledge, advocacy, and certification in CBT.
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2025 CACBT Annual Conference - Register Today!
Join us in person or virtually for the 15th Annual CACBT Conference (Hybrid), happening May 1-3, 2025, at the breathtaking Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity! This year’s theme, “Navigating Rocky Relationships”.
Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of expert speakers presenting on a broad range of relationship issues, including supporting parents with young adults who have failed to launch, addressing clients’ sexual difficulties when you are not a sex therapist, addressing clients’ relationships with food and body image, helping clients improve co-regulation to improve their relationships, and applications of compassion-focused ACT. Students and full members are invited to submit abstracts for posters, which now includes a new “open paper” format that allows presenters to share their work in a 10-minute talk.
Featured Speakers (Earn CE Credits!):
Opening Keynote – Dr. Lori Brotto, R.Psych
“Approaching Intimacy and Sexual Health in Therapy”Clinical Skills Training – Dr. Heather Fulton, R.Psych
“Inviting Change: Supporting Loved Ones with Substance Use Challenges”Workshop – Dr. Eli Lebowitz
“Empowering Parents to Tackle Failure to Launch in Young Adults”Workshop – Dr. Jennifer Coelho
“Relationships with Food and Body Image: Supporting Clients and Their Families”Clinical Skills Training – Dr. Kimberly Sogge, C.Psych
“Befriend All Your Parts Using Compassion-Focused ACT”Closing Keynote – Dr. Aislin Mushquash, C.Psych
“The Power of Co-Regulation in Strengthening Relationships”PLUS: An exclusive pre-recorded session by Dr. Judith Beck, available immediately upon registration titled “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in 2025”!
Conference Highlights:
Student Poster Session – An opportunity for students to showcase their clinical and research posters in person, with opportunities for discussion and feedback.
In-Person Networking – Connect with colleagues, mentors, and leading experts in the field.
Open Papers Presentation – A forum for researchers and clinicians to share their latest work and innovations.
WORLD CBT DAY - APRIL 7, 2025
We invite you to watch an exclusive video featuring Dr. Randy Paterson as he shares expert insights on “What Is CBT, Anyway?”
This video serves as a great introduction for clients new to therapy.
About CACBT
CACBT is a national organization of Canadian mental health practitioners dedicated to advancing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) through training, advancing knowledge, advocacy, and certification.
Become a Member
Join CACBT and connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, highlight successes, and gain support. Membership offers a chance to engage with a community dedicated to growth and success in CBT.
Certification
CACBT grants certification to clinicians who have demonstrated advanced training and skill in CBT. The purpose of certification is to indicate to other clinicians, consumers, relevant stakeholders, and the Canadian public that a clinician has the expertise to practice as a CBT therapist.
Find a CACBT Certified Therapist
Your donation truly makes a difference! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, CACBT can provide a platform for dialogue among helping professionals, expand access to CBT knowledge and training, advance scientific research, and educate the Canadian public about CBT.
Thank you for your support.