It was an honor to present Rumination in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Catching the Sneakiest of Compulsions at the 54th Annual Congress of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT 2024) in Belgrade, Serbia. This session highlighted the covert nature of rumination as a mental compulsion in OCD, its role in maintaining distress, and its link to hopelessness.

Through psychoeducation, awareness-building, and practical CBT strategies, clinicians can help patients identify and disrupt rumination, fostering tolerance for uncertainty. I’m grateful for the rich discussions with peers, which reinforced the importance of targeting this often-overlooked compulsion in OCD treatment.

What is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based approach to mental health treatment, developed in the 1960s. CBT operates on the idea that thoughts influence emotions and behaviours, and by identifying and modifying unhelpful thinking patterns, individuals can achieve meaningful changes in their mental well-being.

CBT is a collaborative, problem-focused, and time-limited therapy that uses techniques such as thought records, behavioural experiments, and exposure therapy. Research strongly supports its effectiveness in treating a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and more.

For training resources and reading materials, visit the CBT Training section on the CACBT website.

We’re excited to announce that our 2025 conference will take place from May 1-3 in beautiful Banff, Alberta! This year’s theme, "Navigating Rocky Relationships," will feature engaging talks on topics like improving your relationship with food and managing tricky interpersonal dynamics.

New this year: an "Open Paper" format for poster presenters, offering a chance to deliver a 10-minute talk on your research or clinical insights.

The conference will also host our Annual General Meeting (AGM), giving members a chance to shape CACBT’s future.

Stay tuned for registration details, speaker announcements, and travel tips—we can’t wait to see you in Banff!

We’re thrilled to mark the end of a highly successful first year for our Student Committee and can’t wait to connect with many of you at our hybrid 14th Annual Conference in Toronto! This year, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with talented trainees, networking with dedicated CBT practitioners, and learning from leading experts in the field.

Who We Are
Founded in 2023 by Student Affiliate Representative Dalainey Drakes, the committee fosters student leadership, skill development, and advocacy in CBT.

Our Impact
Through knowledge translation, community outreach, and events like our workshop with Dr. David Jobes, we’ve made a meaningful contribution to CACBT-ACTCC.

Stay tuned as we continue to grow and welcome new members!

Announcing Our 2024 Fellows

We’re proud to introduce our 2024 Fellows: Dr. Stephanie Cassin, Dr. Peter Farvolden, and Dr. Noah Lazar. Each shared inspiring remarks at our Annual General Meeting in May, offering a glimpse into their impactful work. We’ve compiled their reflections in a blog post to share their insights more broadly.

Discover Dr. Cassin’s work on improving CBT access through Project ECHO, Dr. Farvolden’s vision for the future of CBT, and Dr. Lazar’s reflections on CACBT’s role in advancing evidence-based practice.

Read more on our blog!