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

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The Unappreciated Science of Curiosity – December 10th | 2025

Join os on this webinar featuring Dr. Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., Founder of the Well-Being Lab and Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. Curiosity, a topic often oversimplified, is a complex psychological state and strength. This talk will take you on a journey to unlock new perspectives on curiosity, changing how you perceive it and… Continue reading The Unappreciated Science of Curiosity – December 10th | 2025

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

Over the past several decades, treatment approaches for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have significantly advanced, evolving from behaviorally focused interventions, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to cognitive approaches like appraisal-based CBT (A-CBT). However, both approaches primarily conceptualize OCD from the perspective of a phobic model of development, failing to address the reasoning distortions and… Continue reading An Overview of Inference Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – February 2nd | 2026

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Optimizing Exposure Therapy by Optimizing Inhibitory Learning – February 27th

Join us for a professional training webinar featuring Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, a leading expert in OCD and anxiety disorders. Dr. Abramowitz is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research and clinical work focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, fears, phobias, health anxiety, and… Continue reading Optimizing Exposure Therapy by Optimizing Inhibitory Learning – February 27th

Introduction to Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Disorders of Overcontrol – March 21st

Join us for a professional training webinar on Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) for Disorders of Overcontrol, led by R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S..  While self-control is often seen as a strength, excessive self-control can lead to social isolation, perfectionism, emotional restriction, and difficult-to-treat mental health challenges, including refractory depression. This webinar will… Continue reading Introduction to Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Disorders of Overcontrol – March 21st

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Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) for GAD – April 3rd | 2026

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT): Advancing Treatment for Chronic Anxiety and Mood Disorderswith Dr. Doug MenninApril 3 Join us for an in-depth presentation with Dr. Doug Mennin, a leading researcher and clinician in the fields of anxiety, mood disorders, and emotion science. Dr. Mennin’s work focuses on understanding how difficulties in processing emotional situations—and managing the… Continue reading Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) for GAD – April 3rd | 2026

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – April 4th

Join us for a professional training webinar featurin Dr. Lori Eickleberry, a distinguished psychologist, researcher, and educator with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Eickleberry is a Board-Certified expert in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Addiction Psychology, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. As a leading trainer in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and a member of the Motivational Interviewing… Continue reading Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – April 4th

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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 #100📅 Thursday, May 8th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📬… Continue reading Our Spring Networking Event – May 8th

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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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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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