Welcome to the AACBT- The WA AACBT Branch Website | Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy

Welcome to the AACBT Western Australia (WA) Branch Website

The AACBT is a non-profit organisation which promotes the scientific study and ethical practice in understanding and changing cognitions and behaviours in applied settings. It is a multidisciplinary association for professionals with an interest in research and the application of established and emerging evidence-based Cognitive and Behaviour Therapies (CBT) to help bring about emotional, cognitive, and behavioural change. The WA branch is part of a national organisation with branches in most states of Australia, and has links to international CBT associations. The WA branch of the AACBT is located at The Niche, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre (SCGH), 11 Aberdare Road, Nedlands, Perth,  Western Australia. Local events (seminars and workshops) are regularly held at this venue thoughout the year. Please see the link to other AACBT state branches in the browse menu for further state branch information.

Aims of AACBT

• To organise continuing education and training in the principles of cognitive and behaviour therapies,
• To publish and disseminate information to members about developments in cognitive and behaviour therapies in Australia and other countries,
• To educate the community in the principles and ethical practice of cognitive and behaviour therapies,
• To liaise and consult with other persons or organisations in the teaching and practice of cognitive and behaviour therapies,
• To promote the ethical practice of cognitive and behaviour therapies by members and,
• To organise or assist in the organisation of an annual National Conference.  
  
                                    
              33rd AACBT National Conference, April 17 - 20th, 2010
  
  Registrations are now open for the 2010 National Conference to be held in Melbourne, Victoria. For more information and further updates please visit our National Conference page or go to www.aacbtvic.org.au