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CBT for Depression: Evidence-Based Practices and New Innovations

CBT for Depression CE Training for therapists and mental health professionals

Jun. 20, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits

Depression and mood disorders can be challenging in therapy. This workshop explores gold-standard CBT techniques and new approaches to improve outcomes and prevent relapse.

Major Depression and other mood disorders are frequently encountered in clinical practice, and counselors and therapists often find these clients challenging for several reasons. Cognitive Therapy, as an approach to treating depression, which was first described and researched in the late 1970s and early 1980s, continues to be the gold standard for effective treatment of depression and is effective both in short-term symptom remission and in preventing relapse. New developments in CBT aligned with standard methods provide great promise for obtaining successful clinical outcomes. This workshop will describe and demonstrate both standard CBT practice and new CBT approaches to the treatment of mood disorders

Session Highlights
  •  The  CBT model of depression will be outlined.
  • An overview of CBT treatment of mood disorders will be provided.
  • Specific Cognitive and behavioral interventions associated with this model will be demonstrated.
  • Newer developments in CBT and related models for this population will be described.
  • Specific applications of a comprehensive CBT treatment for issues such as suicidality, hopelessness, anhedonia, and lack of motivation will be provided.
Key Takeaways For Clinicians

“In this practical and engaging continuing education training, mental health professionals will gain evidence-based strategies to effectively assess and treat depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Participants will strengthen their ability to identify maladaptive thought patterns, apply structured CBT interventions, and improve client outcomes through proven techniques. you can explore insights from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This training is designed to enhance clinical confidence, provide immediately applicable tools, and support therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists in delivering more effective, results-driven care for individuals struggling with depression and mood disorders”.

Learn more about upcoming clinical events and continuing education trainings for mental health professionals.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
John Ludgate, PhDJohn Ludgate, PhD

John has worked as a psychotherapist for almost 30 years. He currently works at the CBT Center of Western North Carolina, located in Asheville, NC. He specializes in treating mood, anxiety, relationship, and psychosexual disorders. As well as having an active clinical practice, he is involved in training and supervision in CBT.

He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin; a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Edinburgh in Scotland; and a PhD from Trinity College, Dublin. He trained at the Center for Cognitive Therapy under Dr. Aaron Beck, the founder of Cognitive Therapy, obtaining a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986. He subsequently became Assistant Director of Training at Dr. Beck’s Center. In the early 1990s, Dr. Ludgate was a Research Clinical Psychologist at the University of Oxford in England and served as a cognitive-behavioral therapist in several outcome studies of panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, and hypochondriasis. He subsequently worked as a clinical psychologist in state agencies and private practice.

In 1988, he published the book Maximizing Psychotherapeutic Gains and Preventing Relapse in Emotionally Distressed Clients and was co-editor with Beck and others of Cognitive Therapy with Inpatients: Developing a Cognitive Milieu, published in 1990. He published Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Relapse Prevention for Depression and Anxiety in 2009 and Heal Yourself: A CBT Approach to Reducing Therapist Distress and Increasing Therapeutic Effectiveness in 2012. In 2014, he co-authored the book Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Resilience Workbook with Martha Teater. In 2016, he co-edited the book Teaching and Supervising Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, published by Wiley. With Teresa Grubr, he published the CBT Couples Toolbox in 2018. He has written numerous journal articles and book chapters in the field of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. He has presented many seminars and workshops on cognitive behavioral approaches, both nationally and internationally. He is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and serves on the Credentialing Committee of the Academy.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the core components of the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) model as it relates to depression.

  • Apply evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions for the treatment of mood disorders.

  • Demonstrate the ability to integrate standard CBT techniques with related CBT-informed approaches in the treatment of depression.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am –The CBT model of depression: How it developed and implications for therapy

10:30-11:00 am -Overview of standard CBT for depression

11:00-11:30 am -Integration of newer approaches into a comprehensive treatment of mood disorders

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm –CBT approaches to specific issues such suicidality, hopelessness ,anhedonia and lack of motivation

12:15-12:45 pm –CBT for chronic or persistent depression

12:45-1:05 pm – Reducing relapse risk using CBT

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Jun. 20 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Jun. 20, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event start time.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

 

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