Welcome to the Queensland Branch of the AACBT
The Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (AACBT) is an interdisciplinary society. It is the national professional body for practitioners and researchers of cognitive and behavioural therapies.
The Association is concerned with the application of behavioural and cognitive sciences to understanding human behaviour, developing interventions to enhance the human condition, and promoting the appropriate utilisation of these interventions.
The AACBT is a non-profit society organised for scientific, literary and educational purposes that operates as an interest group rather than as an accreditation agency.
The objectives of the Association are to:
- provide continuing education and training in the principles and practice of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- publish and disseminate information to members about developments in CBT nationally and internationally
- increase the general community's understandin g of the principles and ethical practice of CBT
- liaise and consult with other individuals or organisations in the teaching and practice of CBT
- promote the ethical practice of CBT
Coming Event - Imagery Focused CBT for Trauma & PTSD - June 2009
Added: Mar 30, 2009
Merv Smucker will present 2 day workshops in Brisbane and Cairns on Imagery Rescripting and Reprocessing Therapy (IRRT). Please see our Calendar section for more information.
Coming Event - Effective Use of Homework in CBT - July and August 2009
Added: May 3, 2009
Nik Kazantzis is presenting 1 day workshops in Brisbane (24 Jul 09) and Cairns (7 Aug 09). Please see our Calendar section for more information.
Coming Event - 32nd AACBT National Conference - 5-9 Sep 09
Added: Feb 03, 2009
Renew your membership!
Added: June 03, 2008.
AACBT membership provides a range of benefits including discounted access to a range of workshops and seminars. Practicing psychologists and psychologists in training can gain professional development credits and network with other like minded professionals. Please see our Membership page for the full range of benefits.