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An Overview of Inference Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – February 2nd | 2026

đź§  Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) offers a paradigm shift in the understanding and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While traditional approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and appraisal-based CBT (A-CBT) have been effective, they largely conceptualize OCD through a phobic framework and do not fully address the reasoning distortions and inferential errors… Continue reading An Overview of Inference Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – February 2nd | 2026

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Happy Hour – February 19th

Happy hour incoming! 🍹🎉Join us for an evening of connection and conversation at our upcoming Miami Happy Hour, co-hosted with Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa 🤍🌴 đź“… Friday, February 19thđź•” 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Bar Taco | 3112 Commodore Plaza, Miami 🌮🍸 This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow mental health… Continue reading Happy Hour – February 19th

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Emotion Regulation Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and the Distressed Mind – April 3rd | 2026

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT): Advancing Treatment for Chronic Anxiety and Mood Disorderswith Dr. Doug Mennin April 3 Patients with “distress disorders” (including generalized anxiety disorder & major depressive disorder, especially when they co-occur) and individuals in distressing contexts (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic, having a chronic medical condition, familial caregiving), fail to make sufficient treatment gains thereby… Continue reading Emotion Regulation Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and the Distressed Mind – April 3rd | 2026

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Acculturation in Psychotherapy – Jan 29th

Acculturation plays a powerful role in how individuals and families with a recent immigration history understand themselves, relate to others, and experience psychological distress. When unaddressed, acculturative stress can influence symptom presentation, treatment engagement, and clinical outcomes. This webinar offers a clear, practical framework for integrating acculturation into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior… Continue reading Acculturation in Psychotherapy – Jan 29th

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Book Club! Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan – Jan 9th | 2026

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Happy Hour – October 24th

Join us for Florida CBT’s Happy Hour! Come together with colleagues for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with fellow CBT professionals and meeting members of the Florida CBT  Cerveceria la Tropical, 42 NE 25TH St. Wynwood, Miami Thursday, October 24th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM RSVP:… Continue reading Happy Hour – October 24th

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Expanding the CBT Toolbox: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – October 3rd

October 3rd | 1:00–2:00 PM ET Dr. Giulia Suro, Ph.D., CEDS, is a psychologist, author, and Senior Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes at Monte Nido. Her work has been featured in Slate, Teen Vogue, and Psychology Today, and she has published extensively in leading journals including the International Journal of Eating Disorders, European Eating Disorders Review, and Eating Disorders: The… Continue reading Expanding the CBT Toolbox: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – October 3rd

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Maximizing Your Therapeutic Toolbox: An Intro to the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents – June 20th

 Maximizing Your Therapeutic Toolbox: An Intro to the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents June 20th | 12:00–2:00 PM ET This presentation will cover the rationale for taking a transdiagnostic treatment approach to youth internalizing concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, OCD) in response to the growing demand for mental health support in this area. Many youth… Continue reading Maximizing Your Therapeutic Toolbox: An Intro to the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents – June 20th

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BFRB 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors – May 16th

Join us for a professional training webinar on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), led by licensed professional counselor Julie Featherman and emceed by Dr. Lisa Napolitano, President and Co-Founder of the Florida CBT Association. BFRBs, such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder), can significantly impact an individual’s well-being. This webinar will provide an… Continue reading BFRB 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors – May 16th

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Our Spring Networking Event – May 8th

Join us for Florida CBT’s Spring Networking Event, co-sponsored by the leadership of Pediatric Psychology Associates. Connect with fellow CBT professionals, enjoy light bites and drinks, and build meaningful relationships within our community. 📍 El Camino – Boca Raton – 5377 Town Center Rd Unit #100đź“… Thursday, May 8th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📬… Continue reading Our Spring Networking Event – May 8th

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