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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

For those interested in feedback-informed psychological therapy, check out this just-out special issue on "Feedback-informed Psychotherapy: The German Landscape" (in English!) econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1026/...

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Feedback-Informed Psychotherapy: The German Landscape: Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie: Vol 55, No 3

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Interesting study suggesting benefits for anhedonia of a brief mental imagery-based Ecological Momentary Intervention (3 x smartphone prompts per day to imagine positive future events): doi.org/10.1016/j.be...

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

BCP FirstView Paper: A model of engagement in psychological therapy Full free text at ow.ly/esxH50ZPzs6

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Tom Rodebaugh @drrodebaugh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New from my lab! So, you've heard that habituation during exposure doesn't predict overall treatment change. Emotional processing theory must be wrong and we need a new theory. But... what if the measurement of habituation was unreliable? Free for 50 days link: authors.elsevier.com/c/1noIo39qZA...

The "always has been" theme with the first astronaut saying "Wait it's all measurement" ("Always has been")

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Lars Klintwall @larsklintwall.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is how much fun it is to discuss person-specific networks with up and coming talents in psychiatric research! #eabct Take homes from symposium:

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Last 3 Minute Talk session at #EABCT2026, chaired by Jo Daniels! She's brought her bell all the way over from the UK, but will she have to use it...?

Jo Daniels chairing 3MT session at EABCT 2026

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking forward to talking about this study in my open paper session later on today at #EABCT2026 - come and join us in the Arc at 11:30!

Screen shot of EABCT 2026 programme showing "Investigating the effects of the Best Possible Self exercise on optimism and mental imagery in daily life: a single case series", 11:30 in The Arc

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Starting off the opening ceremony, introducing EABCT President Katy Grazebrook for her opening speech. #EABCT2026

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Very excited to be on my way to Brussels for #EABCT2026 - see you all later!

Photo of a train at Frankfurt station with a sign showing that it is going to Brussels

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Lauren S. Hallion, Ph.D. @laurenshallion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🔔 Call for Papers 🔔 I’m guest editing a Special Issue of Cognitive & Behavioral Practice Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches in Context www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue…

As sociopolitical crises of the past
decade have made increasingly salient,
cognitive-behavioral frameworks that
are well-suited to treating pathology
located within the individual are not
always well-suited to support work
with clients whose distress is
proportionate to the real
environmental challenges they
experience. This Special Issue of
Cognitive & Behavioral Practice focuses
on the concept of "environmental
pathology," which we use here to refer
to social, cultural, political, and/or
environmental circumstances within
which significant distress or
impairment are normative and
proportionate responses. Examples
include chronic exposure to
discrimination such as racism,
misogyny, or transphobia; realistic
medical health risks such as
pandemics; insufficient access to
healthcare, food, or housing; military
violence; or realistic threat or

We are especially interested in
manuscripts that describe the
principled extension of evidence-based
cognitive-behavioral principles to work
with clients whose clinically significant
distress or impairment could be
reasonably described as healthy,
normal, or appropriate to their meso-
or macro-systemic context. We also
welcome articles focused on
community-level interventions
designed to prevent or reduce
contextual barriers to mental health
and wellbeing. C&BP is a practitioner-
oriented journal that publishes
narrative and systematic reviews,
research reports that include rich
clinical descriptions, case series and
studies, clinical commentaries, and
treatment development reports. As
such, articles should emphasize
material likely to be informative to
clinical practice and supervision, such
as detailed case descriptions, excerpts
from psychotherapy transcripts, and

Example topics include:
1. Ethical obligations, dilemmas, and responsibilities to consider when navigating
environmental pathology in clinical practice
2. Theoretical frameworks or suggested best practices for leveraging evidence-based
principles in the context of environmental pathology, particularly for concerns or
contexts that are not adequately addressed within the existing empirical
literature.
3. Global perspectives, such as considerations when translating evidence-based
practices between cultures and/or working with displaced clients or refugees.
4. Empirical studies, meta-analyses, or intensive case series designs investigating
the efficacy of novel or established interventions for clients presenting with
distress or impairment associated with one or more forms of environmental
pathology
5. Primers, introductory papers, or case studies offering cognitive-behavioral
translations of practices from diverse theoretical orientations, cultures, or
epistemologies, supported by an appropriately critical review of relevant
literatures
6. Case studies, theoretical frameworks, or literature reviews evaluating diverse
practices for navigating discussions of politically-charged or taboo topics in
assessment, therapy, or clinical research
7. Strengths-based approaches, including empirical studies or literature reviews on
topics such as resilience, critical consciousness, neurodiversity, or post-traumatic

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Amazing experience at the weekend taking part in the "Symphonic mob" in Göttingen - I think it was the first time I played my cello in an Orchestra for > 25 years! www.symphonic-mob.de/stadt/goetti...

Large orchestra in matching red t-tshirts in front of the town hall in Göttingen

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Ioana A. Cristea @ioanaacristea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our atlas of psychotherapy lists, for six major mental disorders, the unique psychological treatments studied in randomized trials, with protocol/manual references. You can also search by therapy macro-family, like CBT. ioanaalina.github.io/Psychotherap... Paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42457338/

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Atlas of Psychological Interventions for Severe Mental Disorders

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's a slippery slope - next you'll be calling a "Hummel" a "Biene", a "Torte" a "Kuchen", and before long, everything will just be plain old "Ding"...

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Makes me remember trying to buy a hat for our first baby (early 2016) in the hospital shop following the nurses' advice - I had no knowledge of the word "Mütze" and didn't understand why the shopkeeper was confused about me asking for a "Hut" for the Baby (wasn't every baby there wearing a "Hut")?

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Josh Grubbs @joshuagrubbsphd.com · 28/08/2026

1/43 Ok folks, after much teasing and anticipation, I'm THRILLED to share our new paper in Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. Not gonna lie: I'm proud of this one, and I hope it makes an impact on the field (so please share!). A thread 🧵👇

To Be a Mental Disorder: Revisiting Behavioral Addictions
Joshua B. Grubbs, * Nicholas C. Borgogna, Beáta Bőthe, Hyoun S. Kim, Rory A. Pfund, Shane W. Kraus

Manuscript to appear in the 2027 edition of Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, this preprint may not
exactly represent the final printed copy.

Grubbs, J.B., Borgogna, N.C., Bőthe, Beáta, Kim, H.S., Pfund, R.A., & Kraus, S.W. (2027) To Be a Mental Disorder: Revisiting Behavioral Addictions. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-061225-045608

Behavioral addictions have been recognized in various forms for centuries, yet only three—Gambling Disorder, Gaming Disorder, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder—are currently included in formal diagnostic systems. In the past decade, research on these conditions has expanded dramatically in both volume and methodological rigor, drawing on longitudinal, neurobiological, and cross-cultural designs and evolving into a truly global science. Even so, the field remains beset by unresolved controversies. Chief among these is a persistent tendency to import substance use disorder concepts—tolerance, withdrawal, and dependence—that lack conceptual and empirical support when applied to behavior. Related challenges concern the over-pathologizing of normal engagement and a reliance on confirmatory, self-report measurement of uncertain validity. We argue that advancing the field requires sustained funding, theory grounded in the disorders themselves, objective and intensive-longitudinal methods, greater diversity, and public health and regulatory attention to increasingly technological environments.

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One more week to apply for this PhD position with us @uni-goettingen.de (deadline 01.09.26)! See below for details and how to apply.

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Andrea Howard @drandreahoward.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Enjoyed talking to @psychscience.bsky.social about my group’s new(ish) paper for the Observer. I’ve talked about this on here at an earlier stage. In 4 studies, we found no evidence that asking young adults to cut back on their social media improves well-being. Small thread 🧵 follows:

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For Young Adults, Limiting Social Media Use Doesn’t Improve Well-Being

What happens when young adults are asked to slash their social media use to 30 minutes a day? In a new set of studies, most did not follow through, and those who did cut back …

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Leibniz-Institut für Psychologie (ZPID) @zpid.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Regarding the changes at the OFS:

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I know it probably feels a long way off, but the time will fly by - so start planning, talking to colleagues and collaborators, and make sure you're ready for when the call for papers comes in 2028! /END

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Keep an eye on the official congress website www.wccbtfoz2029.com for videos, updates and information as the preparations pick up over the next couple of years! /5

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Home | Início | wccbtfoz2029

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I am very honoured to take on the role of scientific programme chair and look forward to working with colleagues in Brazil, South America more broadly, and the rest of the world over the next few years to put together the best possible scientific programme. /4

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Convened by Oswaldo Rodrigues and José Britos, the WCCBT 2029 is organized by the Latin American Association for Behavior Analysis and Modification and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ALAMOC), with coordination by ALAMOC Brazil. /3

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In this amazing setting at the triple border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, and by the Iguazu Falls (whc.unesco.org/en/list/303/), the congress promises to be an unforgettable coming together of the global CBT community to share knowledge and skills, and to connect and build collaborations. /2

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Iguazu National Park

The semicircular waterfall at the heart of this site is some 80 m high and 2,700 m in diameter and is situated on a basaltic line spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. Made up of many casc...

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In case you missed the official launch in San Francisco in June.... It's time to save the date for the next World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT), to be held 20 - 23 June 2029 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil! /1 wccbt.org/world-congre... @wccbtglobal.bsky.social

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World Congress 2029 - World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies

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EACLIPT @eaclipt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚀 Introducing EACLIPT Spotlight! A new podcast from the EACLIPT Early Career Researchers featuring accessible conversations on clinical psychology, psychological treatment, research, and professional development. 🎧 Follow us on Spotify and main platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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EACLIPT @eaclipt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎧 New EACLIPT Spotlight podcast episode! In the 1st episode of Behind the Paper - Clinical Psychology in Europe, Vivian Peerbooms discusses predictors of treatment failure in anxiety and depression. Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... 🔗 Paper: doi.org/10.32872/cpe...

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

BCP New Paper: A randomised controlled feasibility study of brief cognitive therapy for the treatment of PANic Disorder in Adolescents (PANDA) Full free text at ow.ly/iol050ZqQjc

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thank you - it's been such a privilege!

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Even after many years now living in Germany it still feels like my “home” conference and I look forward to my next visits and joining you all at the conference in the years to come! /END

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It’s been such a pleasure and privilege to work with Jo, our NCPAG, and all our colleagues at BABCP to shape the conference programme over the past few years. /3

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

... so a massive thank you to everyone who came and contributed to making it such an amazing event. It was also a special conference as it marked Jo Daniel’s and my last as co-chairs of the National Conference Programme Advisory Group (Scientific Committee).... /2

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Time to relax again… after this year’s amazing #BABCP2026 conference in Warwick. I was once again so impressed by the huge breadth and high quality of the work presented, the enthusiasm and energy, and the friendly atmosphere that ran through it all... /1 @babcp.com

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Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, PhD @lluaces.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Such a joy to be invited and get to share my work!

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

And finally congrats to Renske Herrema who received the second Special Commendation for their paper ‘Therapeutic work with autistic and gender diverse individuals: a cognitive approach to multiple masking’ Full free paper available here: ow.ly/JEZW50ZnNNu

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Also congrats to Leila Lawton who received a Special Commendation for ‘Using cognitive therapy for PTSD when racism was part of the traumatic event(s): case illustrations and practical considerations for therapists and supervisors’ Full paper available here: ow.ly/XbvQ50ZnNKm

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Congratulations to Hibah Hassan who has won the annual Hannah Murray Award for tCBT Practitioner Paper of the Year for her excellent and very clinically useful paper ‘Addressing therapist concerns about religion in CBT: why, when, and how? Full paper available free at ow.ly/cpna50ZnNE1

Hibah Hassan and Leila Lawton being awarded their certificates

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Looking forward to this panel at #BABCP2026 "Research and practice in a turbulent world: should we remain apolitical amid global political conflict" @babcp.com

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Very thought-provoking and inspiring keynote from Michelle Brooks-Ucheaga at #BABCP2026 @babcp.com

Michelle Brooks-Ucheaga keynote at BABCP

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

All the amazing speakers from the 3 minute talks! #BABCP2026 @babcp.com

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Enjoying the 3 minutes talks - including some cameos from our keynote speakers! #BABCP2026

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Jo Daniels starting off #BABCP2026 with one of the opening keynotes! @babcp.com

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Come and do your PhD with us! I'm very pleased to advertise a PhD position @uni-goettingen.de working on the project "Development and testing of a web-based cognitive training intervention to target anhedonia", funded by the @dfg.de See here for details: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/644546.ht...

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Stellenanzeigen - Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I just got the notification that the 5. German Psychotherapy Congress recorded content is now available for viewing online - so if you were there but missed my talk (there were some other great sessions on at the time), you can catch up via the recording now! #DPK2026 @dpk-kongress.bsky.social

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Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, PhD @lluaces.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

1/ @sadcatlab.bsky.social research "in press" at Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. In 274 adults with 7 weekly measurements, we find that cognitive change in CBT predicts subsequent symptom change, controlling for time-invariant confounds + linear trends osf.io/preprints/ps...

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Richard Thwaites @thwaites.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Great opportunity to influence the BABCP and represent their profession. Would be great to get people who support its attempts to make CBT available and effective for all populations and ensure inclusivity remains a key value.

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