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Mission Statement
The mission of the non-profit Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research shall be as follows:
• To function as an international training center for psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, nurses and other mental health professionals through offering a broad range of training opportunities including an Extramural program and a Visitors program;
• To conduct research and consult on research grants and provide information on outcome studies relevant to the efficacy of cognitive therapy, based on scientific research methodology and to develop new assessment scales as appropriate;
• To provide direct clinical services on a sliding fee basis, treating a wide range of psychiatric problems on an outpatient basis for adolescents, adults and older adults;
• To promote conferences, workshops and symposia where the latest creative ideas in the field of cognitive therapy will be disseminated and discussed, and to provide a Speaker’s Bureau of experienced cognitive therapists who will offer outreach to the Delaware Valley community through free workshops, and to national and international groups through reasonable-fee presentations;
• To provide learning opportunities for graduate students in all mental health disciplines, their professors and other mental health professionals through biweekly case conferences at Beck Institute;
• To encourage the growth of Cognitive Therapy Centers worldwide, with the Institute as an important source for information, educational and training materials, and for other resources pertaining to cognitive therapy, including certification of cognitive therapists;
• To publish a Beck Institute Cognitive Therapy Newsletter at least twice a year for worldwide distribution; to distribute other educational materials for the public and for mental health professionals;
• To maintain and update our internet website and utilize other electronic products as they become available;
• To provide clinical services and training for Managed Care companies, inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics, both nationally and internationally;
• To do all of the above on a non-discriminatory basis and by contributing to the field of mental health in a manner which will benefit the public.
Reviewed and revised 12/30/04
Approved this date by Board of Directors
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