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Edna Foa

1937 – 2026

We are deeply saddened by the death of Edna B. Foa, a pioneer of CBT for anxiety disorders and trauma whose work shaped the treatment of mental health disorders worldwide.

Her development of prolonged exposure therapy, alongside her warmth as a teacher and mentor, leaves a lasting legacy across our field.

In 2022, we had the privilege of speaking with her as part of our Influential Women in CBT series.

Our thoughts are with her family, colleagues, and all those influenced by her work.

“Stop war” Photo by Mathias Reding (Pexels)

EABCT Ethical Statement on Man-Made Humanitarian Crises

December 2025
The European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) expresses its profound concern at the devastating mental-health consequences of man-made humanitarian crises, including those affecting populations in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and other regions experiencing conflict, displacement, and the collapse of essential services.

A growing body of assessments by international legal and human-rights institutions has raised grave concerns regarding violations of international humanitarian law in multiple settings.

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The history of EABCT

yes, it´s 50 years already!

“On the 21st July 2021 the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies reached it’s first half-century. For 50 years the association has been the driving force in the development and promotion of cognitive and behaviour therapies which are now recognised across Europe and the World as established and effective evidence based psychological therapies and the choice of treatment for many people.”

Rod Holland, Past President

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