The 2022 National Conference Committee is excited to announce the call for abstracts for the 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT).
The abstract portal is now open, and tickets are on sale now!
AACBT members enjoy LARGE discounts - join now and save!
The conference is on Thursday 13 October – Saturday 15 October at Crowne Plaza, Melbourne (Victoria).
In 2022, the theme is "CBT for all".
AACBT has always celebrated advances in cognitive and behavioural therapies and evidence-based practice. We now find ourselves in a new era of clinical science, discipline diversity and increasingly challenging social conditions. Our line up of keynote and invited speakers, who are innovators in research and clinical practice, will present cutting edge ideas in this new generation of cognitive and behavioural therapy. The keynote, invited, and workshop presenters will present exciting research advancements and novel, evidence-based approaches to the management of common and complex difficulties.
Submissions are open for symposia, individual oral presentations and poster presentations (including rapid poster oral presentations).
For more information please ensure you refer to the Abstract Guidelines, located on our website.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 29 April 2022
The Committee is very excited to highlight the below speakers:
Dr Cammi Murrup-Stewart (Monash University) – keynote speaker:
"First Nations wellbeing: myths, misconceptions and mobilising strengths"
Professor Willem Kuyken (University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre) – keynote speaker
“Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for life”
Dr Cammi Murrup-Stewart and Samual Fisher (Monash University) - a 1/2-day workshop
"Developing a professional and clinical toolkit for being a first nations ally"
Professor Willem Kuyken (University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre) - a full-day workshop
"Mindfulness (-based cognitive therapy) for life. Ancient wisdom meets modern psychology in the contemporary world."
Associate Professor Dana Wong – invited speaker
La Trobe University
"Can CBT be effectively adapted for people with cognitive impairment after acquired brain injury?"
and a 1/2-day workshop
"How to effectively adapt CBT for people with cognitive impairment"
Associate Professor Laura Jobson – invited speaker
Monash University
"Considering the role of culture in trauma-focused psychological interventions"
Professor Andrew Chanen – invited speaker
Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Adolescent personality disorders
Dr Zeffie Poulakis & Dr Carmen Pace – invited speaker presentation
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
"Mental health in trans, gender diverse, and non-binary young people: what we know and how to help"
Some of the reasons to submit your abstract and then attend #AACBT22:
Take the time for a break from routine, and recharge your batteries with long-standing friends and peers
It is a great opportunity to introduce your students to other people in the field and get them excited about research
You can save on brain power by having a great program selected for you - this conference will give you fuel for the fire
If you want to do a better job about diversity, you will learn a lot!
You will have an opportunity to learn from Dr. Murrup-Stewart, one of the emerging leaders in Indigenous health
Learn about the latest innovations in mindfulness research and practice from Willem Kuyken, who is an excellent speaker, and world leader in this field
The conference is going to highlight people under-represented in CBT research
Improve your understanding about how to improve your support for clients who are transgender or gender diverse
