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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Deadline for early bird and room block discounts: April 1, 2025

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Early Bird Deadline: April 1, 2025

Early Bird Deadline: April 1, 2025 •

2025 CACBT Annual Conference - Register Early & Save!

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. Please note that there are limited spots available for the open paper presentations.

Featured Speakers (Earn CE Credits!):

  • Opening KeynoteDr. Lori Brotto, R.Psych
    “Approaching Intimacy and Sexual Health in Therapy”

  • Clinical Skills TrainingDr. Heather Fulton, R.Psych
    “Inviting Change: Supporting Loved Ones with Substance Use Challenges”

  • WorkshopDr. Eli Lebowitz
    “Empowering Parents to Tackle Failure to Launch in Young Adults”

  • WorkshopDr. Jennifer Coelho
    “Relationships with Food and Body Image: Supporting Clients and Their Families”

  • Clinical Skills TrainingDr. Kimberly Sogge, C.Psych
    “Befriend All Your Parts Using Compassion-Focused ACT”

  • Closing KeynoteDr. 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.

Early Bird Pricing Available!

Register by April 1, 2025 to take advantage of discounted conference registration and special hotel rates at the Banff Centre.

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.