16th Annual CACBT-ACTCC Conference

Name: 16th Annual CACBT-ACTCC Conference
Start: 2026-05-01T19:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-03T02:30:00Z
Location: The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia

May 1-2, 2026

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Conference Theme: CBT in the Real World: Finding Clarity in Chaos
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Meet our 2026 Conference Speakers

Dr. Ross MenziesGraduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney

Opening Keynote: The Role of Death and Existential Concerns in Mental Disorders

Dr. Martin AntonyToronto Metropolitan University Department of Psychology

Workshop: When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: CBT Strategies for Treating Perfectionism

Dr. Candice MonsonToronto Metropolitan University

Clinical Skills Training: Flexing Without Breaking Cognitive Therapies for PTSD to Personalize Delivery

Dr. Rachel MenziesUniversity of Sydney, School of Psychology; Menzies Anxiety Centre

Workshop: Death Anxiety: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating this Transdiagnostic Construct

Dr. David DozoisUniversity of Western Ontario

Clinical Skills Training: Identifying, Assessing, and Modifying Core Beliefs and Schemas in Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Dr. Katherine MartinezBehavioural Parenting Therapy

Clinical Skills Training: Parenting on Edge: Applying Attachment Theory, Behaviourism, and Collaborative Parenting to Gain Clarity in Chaos

Dr. David A. ClarkUniversity of New Brunswick

Closing Keynote: Stuck in Doubt and Indecision: New Possibilities for Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Open Paper Presenters

Dr. Heather HadjistavropoulosUniversity of Regina

From Insight to Intervention Enhancement: Targeting Loneliness in Transdiagnostic Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Dr. Kristin ReynoldsUniversity of Manitoba

Integrating Peer Support With Online Self-Directed CBT for Perinatal Anxiety

Dr. Suzanne StraeblerColumbia University Medical Center

Evolving Thinking in CBT-E: Clarifying Misconceptions and Strengthening Practice

Dr. Erica WoodinUniversity of Victoria

Preventing Coercive Control Over the Transition to Parenthood: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of a Brief Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Intervention for High Conflict Couples

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We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 CACBT-ACTCC Annual Conference!
Please watch our welcome video, which introduces this year’s program and what you can expect.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We are excited to welcome you to our 16th annual in-person conference! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, please review our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Package and complete the application or contact us at sponsorship@cacbt.ca

2026 Sponsorship Package.pdf