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The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy
The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy (IACP) is a professional, scientific, interdisciplinary organization whose mission is to facilitate the utilization and growth of cognitive psychotherapy as a professional activity and scientific discipline. In addition, the Association serves as a resource and information center for matters related to cognitive psychotherapy.
The Honorary President of the Association is Aaron T. Beck, M.D., University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, and President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in suburban Philadelphia.
OFFICERS
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the IACP is open, but not limited to professionals and students in disciplines such as psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, dentistry, rehabilitation, guidance, pastoral counseling, general medical practice, counseling and education. The three classes of membership are Full Voting Membership, based on the completion of the appropriate professional degree designated for practice in one's specialty, National Membership, open to national associations as a group, and Student Membership, available to individuals enrolled in a program of study leading to a professional degree. A membership application is available online at Membership Application.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Subscriptions
Membership includes a subscription to the following:
The International Journal of Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Therapy: the official newsletter of the association. Members receive four issues of the JCP each year.
IACP listserve Members are automatically added to the IACP listserve were they may communicate directly with other IACP members and also will receive communications from IACP.
Membership directory: Members are automatically added to our password-protected membership directory and are able to download the membership directory online Online International Clinical Referral Directory: Members have the option to have their practices listed on our online international clinical referral directory for an additional annual fee. The online international clinical referral directory is accessed by consumers throughout the world.
Online Audio Workshops
We have assembled workshops from leading clinicians in cognitive therapy from around the world. This project is part of our ongoing commitment to provide resources and training that reflect the latest advances in the field. Membership in the IACP entitles you access to 5 free downloads. A list of current workshops can be found here.
MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS
If you would like access to the members only section of the IACP website you must be a paid member of the association.
If you are not a member, you can apply for membership here.
Once you have submitted your application, your account will be activated within two weeks. If you are not able to access the members page more than two weeks after registering, email the membership coordinator.
DUES
Membership dues in IACP for 2005 are $65.00 (US $). Membership dues are payable in U.S. dollars, or through VISA or MASTERCARD.
CREDENTIALING
Certification in cognitive therapy is administered by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. A brief description can be found here, or you may visit their website for additional information.
CONGRESSES
IACP sponsors international and regional conferences. Previous congresses have been held in UmeÃ?¥, Sweden (1986), Oxford, England (1989), Toronto, Canada (1992), Copenhagen, Denmark (1995), Acapulco, Mexico (1998), Catania, Italy (2000), Vancouver, Canada (2001), Kobe, Japan (2004), Gothenberg, Sweden, (2005) and Barcelona, Spain (2007). Other international and regional conferences are also being planned, including the International Congress of Cognitive Therapy to be held in Rome, Italy.
For More information about ICCP 2008, please visit their website.
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