Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at the Crossroads

Congress Programme
The Congress programme will run over 4 days with the first day (17th July) being dedicated to invited skills based workshops run by internationally renowned teachers in their field. We anticipate that approximately 20 pre-Congress workshops will be held covering a wide range of applications of CBT. Workshops will be designed to cover introductory, intermediate and advance levels of training.

The main scientific Congress will take place over three days (18th-20th July) and include plenary sessions, keynote addresses, roundtable discussions, symposia, open papers, and poster sessions, as well as in-Congress mini-workshops.

Scientific Programme Theme

The theme of this Congress is important in several ways. Firstly, CBT is evolving at a rapid pace and in many directions, such that we may well be at the crossroads in terms of maintaining a unified field of theory and practice. Secondly, the development of an integrated and comprehensive bio-psycho-social models, with which to underpin clinical practice, remains a fundamental goal. Thirdly, the variety of problems, including both mental and physical disorders, being targeted with CBT interventions by worldwide health systems are constantly expanding.  Fourthly, after over half a century of progress, our field stands ready to emerge as an internationally recognized approach to tackling global health issues and must meet this challenge effectively.

The World Congress Scientific Committee will make a multi-format ‘Call for Papers’ in mid-2018, which will cover a wide range of topics in CBT. Nevertheless, it will especially encourage submissions that target the World Congress theme. In particular, contributions regarding a) conceptualisations of the theory and practice of contemporary CBT, b) interdisciplinary models of disorders and their treatment c) the role of CBT in different health systems and d) the international context and collaboration in CBT interventions, will be welcomed. Berlin, with its long history of scientific and psychological research and its position at ‘the crossroads of Europe’, offers an excellent venue at which to address these important priorities.  We look forward to welcoming you at this unique and exciting 9th World Congress of CBT.

Social Programme
In keeping with EABCT’s tradition of mixing a scientific programme with fun, a full social programme will be designed to ensure that delegates maximise their enjoyment of the Congress. Berlin is a city that lends its self to cultural pursuits and socialization. The organising committee will ensure that this aspect of the Congress receives as its full attention, so that it is as stimulating as the scientific programme.

Registration
We aim to run a three-day World Congress with a  registration fee that will represent good value for money in comparison to many other international and European conferences. We will also offer variable registration fees to take into account students and to encourage delegates from countries facing economical and/or political challenges. Sign up for regular updates and to be notified when registration is open.