The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy: This is where it all started.  Aaron Beck invented CBT at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960.  The Beck Institute is still located off the campus of Penn in Philadelphia where Dr. Beck, his daughter Judy, Leslie Sokol and Norman Cottrell headline the world’s most knowledgeable CBT faculty/trainers.  My training under Dr. Sokol, their personality disorder expert, is largely responsible for my understanding of cognitive therapy.  This site also provides a comprehensive reading list.

The Academy of Cognitive Therapy: This is the official website of the academy of cognitive therapy, which is the certifying body of trained cognitive therapists.  While many therapists claim to practice CBT, few have the training equivalent of being board certified.  In addition to being able to find certified cognitive therapists in your part of the country, this site offers a comprehensive resource list as well as other useful information for consumers.

PESI: PESI is the organization for which I do much of my speaking.  They have been offering continuing education seminars since the 1970’s and have many highly qualified faculty.  Aside from offering various training opportunities nationwide, they are also top-notch people who have the highest concern for customer satisfaction.

CMI:  CMI is another sponsoring agency of continuing education seminars for whom I occasionally speak.

• Behavioral health
• Chemical dependency
• Eating disorders
• Brain injuries and Neurological disorders

Brookhaven Hospital is also home to the RENEWAL: Christian Treatment and Recovery program which offers a biblically-based treatment program incorporating:

• Spiritual counseling
• Daily devotionals
• Christian-oriented therapies