A MESSAGE from the
PBTA President

For years, PBTA has provided quality training and a sense of community for cognitive and behavioral therapists, researchers, and students throughout the Philadelphia area. From a wide range of backgrounds, we have come together around a common mission to disseminate effective treatment to the behavioral healthcare field and to raise awareness in the public. We are proud of this mission, and we hope you'll join us!

-Peter M Vernig, PhD, MBA

Welcome to PBTA!

The Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the study and practice of scientifically-based cognitive and behavioral treatments in the Philadelphia region. PBTA has a long tradition of providing education, promoting dissemination, and facilitating networking among the local cognitive- and behaviorally-oriented community. PBTA sponsors lectures, workshops, and discussions for the purpose of educating practitioners, clinical scientists, students, and the public on effective psychological treatments.

PBTA Welcomes members from outside Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join our virtual trainings!

Recently in the EBP

• An Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Related Disorders: Mindfulness and Values-Based Action - Lizabeth Roemer, PhD

• Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD - Denise Sloan, Ph.D.
• ACCESS MBCT - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Strives for Impact Beyond the Clinic - Zindel Segal, PhD
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Reduction of Suicide Risk - Cory Newman, PhD
• Three Levels of Family Involvement in the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety: Education, Coaching and Improving Family Relationships - Lynne Siqueland, PhD