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Dedicated to the enhancement of health and well-being through scientific research and the dissemination of evidence-based psychotherapies.
Feb 20, 2023 4 tweets 3 min read
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth , we are highlighting some of the work done by our #ABCT members. Today’s featured psychologist is Dr. Krystal Lewis (@DrKrystalLewis), a Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of Education with the Emotion and Development Branch at the @NIMHgov. Image Dr. @DrKrystalLewis specializes in exposure-based CBT for pediatric anxiety. Additionally, she currently serves as the #ABCT Associate Program Chair. Dr. Lewis is passionate about training, mentoring and the provision of evidence-informed and culturally responsive care. #CBTworks
Jun 9, 2022 5 tweets 1 min read
ABCT has released an apology statement for its history involving so-called “conversion therapy.” 🧵 In the apology, ABCT “apologizes for our historic role in the development and use of so-called ‘conversion therapies,’ practices that have caused untold harm to members of the sexual and gender minority (SGM) community for over 50 years.”