European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies CBT: A Road to Hope and Compassion for People in Conflict 45th Annual EABCT Congress Jerusalem, Israel August 31-September 3, 2015 www.eabct2015.com Dear Colleagues With less than four months to go, we are in the final stages of preparations to host the 45th EABCT Congress. We hope to replicate the success of the World CBT Congress held in 1980 in Jerusalem. The list of keynotes, workshops, skills sessions, symposia and workshops suggests that we will. The program will include cutting edge research as well as diverse clinical presentations delivered by world renowned CBT clinicians and researchers. The content is being developed equally for scientists, practitioners and scientist-practitioners. We are committed to present cross-cultural topics and CBT related potential to peace-making and conflict resolution. We plan interesting and entertaining cultural and social activities. Israel is a modern, multicultural, “startup nation”. Jerusalem is a 3000-year old city, sacred to three major religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Its uniqueness, lying in the meeting of past and present makes it an ideal city to tour. You will have a chance to experience both historical and religious magnificence, as well as museums, art galleries, many different cultural districts, modern shopping centers and attractive entertainment possibilities, restaurants and nightlife spots. Jerusalem is also an ideal base for interesting excursions. Because Israel is a small country, participants can easily reach the local attractive sites, such as the Mediterranean Sea, the Dead Sea, the historic Galilee and more. You will experience an impressive, educational and enjoyable 45th EABCT Congress that you will recall for years to come! We are looking forward to greeting you here! Sofi Marom, PhD Prof. Jonathan Huppert Israel Association for CBT (ITA), Chair Scientific Committee, Chair EABCT 45th Congress, Chair Jerusalem, the unique city cherished by millions past and the luxury and efficiency of the 21st of people throughout the world, is a spiritual Century. center of great interest and beauty. Jerusalem is the ideal city for conventions, Jerusalem the ancient... with numerous holy congresses and international gatherings. It offers places and treasures that have drawn pilgrims splendid facilities and a wide variety of tourist and tourists throughout the ages. accommodations enhanced by a mild climate and beautiful landscape. Jerusalem has been the focus of mankind for The city is also an ideal base for interesting more than 3,000 years. Sanctified by religion excursions. In less than an hour one can reach and tradition, Jerusalem is a city revered by the the Mediterranean, Dead Sea, historic Galilee or three monotheistic faiths - Judaism, Christianity the fascinating desert. Full or multiple-day and Islam. excursions will take you to the sun-drenched glory of Eilat or the beautiful landscapes, nature Jerusalem the modern... a thriving city that reserves, waterfalls and religious sites of the offers both the mystery and magnificence of the Galilee and Golan. For more information on Israel and Jerusalem: http://www.gojerusalem.com www.goisrael.com http://www.aboutisrael.co.il/eng www.mfa.gov.il http://israel21c.org/travel/experience-israel www.itraveljerusalem.com Confirmed Keynote Speakers Sarah Abu-Kaf Mauro Galluccio Ben-Gurion University of the Negev European Association for Negotiation Israel and Mediation, Belgium Alean Al-Krenawi Azucena Garcia-Palacios Achva Academic College Universitat Jaume I Israel Spain Gerhard Andersson Eva Gilboa-Schectman Linköping University Bar-Ilan University Sweden Israel Arnoud Arntz David Greenberg Maastricht University Herzog Hospital Netherlands Israel Yair Bar-Haim Muhammad Haj-Yahia Tel Aviv University The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel Israel David Barlow Stefan Hofmann Boston University Boston University USA USA Judy Beck Daphna Joel University of Pennsylvania Tel Aviv University USA Israel David Brent Mario Mikulincer University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine IDC Herzliya USA Israel David Clark Stirling Moorey University of Oxford South London and Maudsley NHS UK Foundation Trust, UK Reuven Dar Eshkol Rafaeli Tel Aviv University Bar-Ilan University Israel Israel Peter De Jong Ronald Rapee University of Groningen Macquarie University Netherlands Australia Edna Foa Tammie Ronen University of Pennsylvania Tel Aviv University USA Israel Confirmed Keynote Speakers Paul Salkovskis Yona Teichman University of Bath Tel Aviv University UK Israel Zahava Solomon Mark Williams Tel Aviv University University of Oxford Israel UK Ulrich Stangier Hans-Ulrich Wittchen Goethe Universitat Technische Universitaet Dresden Germany Germany Pre-Congress Workshops / August 31, 2015 Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder – Arnoud Arntz Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders – David Barlow Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Personality Disorders – Judy Beck Treating Depressed and Suicidal Adolescents: A Guide for the Clinician – David Brent An Update on Cognitive Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder – David M. Clark Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – Edna Foa & Nitsa Nacash Tailored Training for Negotiators: Interpersonal and Diplomatic Perspectives – Mauro Galluccio From Crisis to Growth - Resilience Training with Children and Adults to Prevent Psychopathology and Build Life Skills – Daniel Hamiel CBT for Life-Threatening Illnesses – Stirling Moorey A Mindfulness and CBT Integrated Treatment for Psychosis: How to Improve the Quality of Life from the Early Onset to Chronicity – Antonio Pinto Managing Anxiety Disorders among Young People – Ronald Rapee Training People to be Happy: What Can be Learned from CBT? – Tammie Ronen CBT for OCD: Exposure Doesn’t Have to Hurt – Paul Salkovskis Steering Committee Sofi Marom Jonathan Huppert Philip Tata Congress Chair Chair - Scientific International Program Geha Mental Health Committee Advisor Center The Hebrew University BABCP, UK of Jerusalem Gil Zalsman Eva Gilboa-Schectman Joop Meijers Local Advisor Bar-Ilan University The Hebrew University Geha Mental Health of Jerusalem Center Tel Aviv University Organizing Committee International Scientific Advisory Committee Sofi Marom, Chair, Geha Mental Health Center Oded Ben-Arush, Israeli Center for the Treatment David H. Barlow, USA of Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders Eni Becker, Holland Danny S. Derby, Cognetica Haim Belmaker, Israel Naftali Halberstadt, AJJDC International David Brent, USA Development Program Thomas Heidenreich, Germany Jonathan Huppert, The Hebrew University of Todd Kashdan, USA Jerusalem Francesco Mancini, Italy Jacinto Inbar, Bar-Ilan University Lata K. McGinn, USA Ruth Malkinson, University of Haifa David Moscovitch, Canada Joop Meijers, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Lars-Göran Öst, Sweden Salim J. Munayer, Bethlehem Bible College Pierre Phillipot, Belgium Richard Ohring, Netanya Academic College Ron Rapee, Australia Lilach Rachamim, IDC Herzliya David Rosmarin, USA Tammie Ronen, Tel Aviv University Giovanni Ruggiero, Italy Maya Weltsch, Geha Mental Health Center Paul Salkovskis, UK Michael Zivor, The College of Management Academic Dan Stein, South Africa Studies Marcel van den Hout, Holland Stephanos Vassilopoulos, Greece Scientific Committee Danuta Wasserman, Sweden Jonathan Huppert, Chair The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Alean Al-Krenawi, Achva Academic College Gideon Anholt, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Liat Ayalon, Bar-Ilan University Amit Bernstein, University of Haifa Ehud Bodner, Bar-Ilan University Reuven Dar, Tel Aviv University Guy Doron, IDC Herzliya Sara Freedman, Bar-Ilan University Eva Gilboa-Schectman, Bar-Ilan University Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon, Bar-Ilan University Yael Latzer, University of Haifa Sofi Marom, Geha Mental Health Center Mario Mikulincer, IDC Herzliya Nili Mor, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Eshkol Rafaeli, Bar-Ilan University Avi Sadeh, Tel Aviv University Cory Shulman, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Daniel Stein, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer Yiftah Yovel, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem EABCT Member Associations and Representatives EABCT Board Thomas Kalpakoglou, President Helen Macdonald, Honorary Secretary Antonio Pinto, Scientific Coordinator Thomas Heidenreich, Training Coordinator Dinie Naezer-Heerschop, Association Manager Full Members Austria, AVM, Anton-Rupert Laireiter Lithuania, CBTA, Daiva Deltuviene Austria, OEGVT, Ingeborg Pucher-Matzner Macedonia, FYROM ACBPPRM, Vera Jovanovska Belgium, AEMTC, Pierre Philippot Montenegro, MNACBT, Olivera Markovic Belgium, VVGT, Jan Callens The Netherlands, VGCt, Paul Rijnders Bosnia and Herzegovina, BHACBT, Igor Krnetic Norway, NFKT, Torkil Berge Bulgaria, BACBP, Peter Vassilev Poland, PACBT, Agnieszka Popiel Croatia, CACBT, Nada Anic Portugal, APTC, Serafim Carvalho Czech Republic, CSCBT, Petr Mozny Romania, RABCT, Radu Teodorecu Denmark, SAKT, Stephen Austin Romania, RACBP, Daniel David Estonia, EACBT, Kirsti Akkerman Serbia & Montenegro, ACBT, Zorica Maric Finland, FACBT, Jorma Fredriksson Serbia & Montenegro, SRABCT, Olivera Zikic Finland, SKY, Tero E. Timonen or Raimo Lappalainen Slovenia, SABCT, Peter Janjusevic France, AFFORCTHEC, Martine Bouvard Spain, SCRITC, Miquel Angel Fullana France, AFTCC, Benoît Monie Sweden, SABT, Björn Paxling Georgia, GABCT, Qetevan Abdushelishvili Sweden, SACBT, Kristoffer Månsson Germany, AVM, Karin Pöhlmann Switzerland, ASPCo, Christine Favre