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Widely published on the topic of CBT, Dr Keith Dobson is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary, Canada. His expertise encompasses cognitive models of depression, the prevention of depression, and definitive trials of CBT for acute depression. Dr Dobson has published over 310 articles, 80 book chapters and 17 books. He is president of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and former president of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), PsychologyUniversity of Western Ontario1980
Master of Science (MSc), PsychologyThe University of Western Ontario1977
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and SociologyUniversity of Alberta1975
10 Honors and Awards
Canadian Psychological Association2021
Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Psychology
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences2021
Fellow
Royal Society of Canada2021
Fellow
The University of Calgary2021
Order of the University of Calgary
College of Psychologists of Peru2019
Honorary Lifetime Member
Russian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies2018
Honorary Lifetime Member
Canadian Psychological Association2017
Award for Distinguished Contribution to Internationalization of Psychology
Assumption College2013
Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies Award for Excellence of Contributions to Cognitive-behavioral Therapy
Canadian Psychological Association2013
Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Canadian Psychology as a Science
Canadian Psychological Association2001
Distinguished Contribution to Canadian Psychology as a Profession
10 Books
Book cover of "Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, Fourth Edition"
Book cover of "Law, Standards, and Ethics in the Practice of Psychology, Fourth Edition"
Book cover of "The Stigma of Mental Illness: Models and Methods of Stigma Reduction"
Book cover of "Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy"
Book cover of "Cognitive Therapy"
Book cover of "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques and Strategies"
Book cover of "The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Clinician's Guide"
Book cover of "Risk Factors in Depression"
Book cover of "Advances in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy"
Book cover of "Psychopathology and Cognition"
Courses featuring Keith Dobson
Foundational CBT

Foundational CBT

Learn CBT step by step with clear, practical training you can apply right away. This foundational course builds your confidence and clinical skill - so you can deliver structured, evidence-based therapy with clarity and care, while integrating third-wave strategies like mindfulness and emotion regulation.

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CBT for Depression

CBT for Depression

Build practical skills and clinical confidence in evidence-based CBT for depression. This course goes beyond general training to give you specialized tools to break through hopelessness, low motivation, and stuck patterns - helping clients re-engage with life and move toward lasting, meaningful change.

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CBT for Anxiety Disorders

CBT for Anxiety Disorders

Guided by world-leading experts in anxiety treatment, learn how to treat anxiety disorders with evidence-based CBT. Go beyond general skills and target the specific patterns that maintain anxiety- like avoidance, worry, and safety behaviours - so you can help clients build confidence and move forward with real progress.

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