Guidelines for Cognitive Behavioral Training Within Doctoral Psychology Programs in the United States: Report of the Inter-Organizational Task Force on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Doctoral Education

Robert K. Klepac, George F. Ronan, Frank Andrasik, Kevin D. Arnold, Cynthia D. Belar, Sharon L. Berry, Karen A. Christofff, Linda W. Craighead, Michael J. Dougher, E. Thomas Dowd, James D. Herbert, Lynn M. McFarr, Shireen L. Rizvi, Eric M. Sauer, Timothy J. Strauman

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Abstract

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies initiated an interorganizational task force to develop guidelines for integrated education and training in cognitive and behavioral psychology at the doctoral level in the United States. Fifteen task force members representing 16 professional associations participated in a yearlong series of conferences, and developed a consensus on optimal doctoral education and training in cognitive and behavioral psychology. The recommendations assume solid foundational training that is typical within applied psychology areas such as clinical and counseling psychology programs located in the United States. This article details the background, assumptions, and resulting recommendations specific to doctoral education and training in cognitive and behavioral psychology, including competencies expected in the areas of ethics, research, and practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)687-697
Number of pages11
JournalBehavior Therapy
Volume43
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2012

Keywords

  • CBT education
  • Doctoral psychology training
  • Guidelines for CBT

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