Aaron Beck
IndiapsychologistMaleb. 19218.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Aaron Beck was an influential American psychiatrist and psychotherapist, widely known as the father of cognitive therapy. His groundbreaking work in the 1960s and beyond focused on understanding the cognitive processes underlying emotional disorders, leading to the development of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Beck's research has had a profound impact on psychology and has been instrumental in shaping therapeutic techniques used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
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Aaron Beck helped create Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the 1960s, building it on the idea that mental suffering comes from unhelpful thinking patterns.
Quote of the Day by Seneca: 'We suffer more often in imagination than in reality' and how the mind digs its own grave with scenarios that haven't even happened yetIndia· 2026-07-20
Aaron Beck, the founder of cognitive behaviour therapy, used 'leading questions' to help people examine their underlying assumptions about the world.
Want to crack the formula for happiness at Christmas? Don’t argue with your aunt – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-24
