Cognitive Therapy

Keith S. Dobson, PhD, is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary. He has served in various roles there, including past director of clinical psychology and co-leader of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute Depression Research program and head of psychology. His research focuses on cognitive models and mechanisms in depression and the treatment of depression, particularly with respect to cognitive amp ndash behavioral therapies.

He has published more than 5 articles and chapters and nine books and has given numerous conference and workshop presentations in many countries. Recent books include The Prevention of Anxiety and Depression (Dozois amp amp Dobson, 2 4), Risk Factors for Depression (Dobson amp amp Dozois, 2 8), Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive amp ndash Behavioral Therapy (Dobson amp amp Dobson, 2 9), and the Handbook of Cognitive amp ndash Behavioral Therapy (3rd ed., Dobson, 2 ).

In addition, he has written about developments in professional psychology and ethics and has been actively involved in organized psychology in Canada, including a term as president of the Canadian Psychological Association. He was a member of the University of Calgary Research Ethics Board for many years and is past-president of both the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy.

Among other awards, he received the Canadian Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession of Psychology.