Cognitive Convention

The 44th Annual ABCT Convention, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Unifying Diverse Disciplines With a Common Thread,” comes to San Francisco, Nov 18 – 21, 2010.

The theme of the 44th Annual Convention, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Unifying Diverse Disciplines With a Common Thread,” is intended to emphasize the relevance of cognitive-behavioral theories across varied topics and disorders and across diverse health- and mental-health-related professions and disciplines. While there are many specialties within the fields of physical and mental health, our shared understanding of the importance of applying evidence-based cognitive behavioral practices is a common thread that joins us together.

Clearly, this is a message that resonated strongly with ABCT members. We received 1,965 submissions this year, many of which were in areas that had been underrepresented in the past. The 2010 ABCT program schedule is packed with diverse offerings in every time slot, so it is recommended that members use the ABCT Itinerary Planner, located on the ABCT website (www.abct.org/conv2010), to plan their daily schedule online and in advance of the conference so that they can take full advantage of this year’s exciting and innovative presentations and addresses.