Aaron T Beck, MD, a groundbreaking psychotherapist widely regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, died on Monday, November 1, 202, at his Philadelphia home aged 100.
In an age where mental health challenges impact so many individuals around the world, there is always more work to be done. Cory F. Newman, PhD, will continue Dr. Beck’s work as director of the Center for Cognitive Therapy in Philadelphia. This work is continuing Beck’s legacy, which developed the first center of Cognitive Therapy, at the University of Pennsylvania. Newman agreed to write a memorial for Dr. Beck for the Spring Issue of The Group Psychologist.
You can learn more about Aaron T. Beck’s legacy on the Beck Institute’s websiteopens in new window.