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Aaron T. Beck
Father of Cognitive Therapy 1921–2021Key Clinical Concepts
Cognitive TriadAutomatic ThoughtsCognitive DistortionsCollaborative Empiricism
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Aaron T. Beck
Aaron Temkin Beck was an American psychiatrist regarded as the father of cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Major Contributions & Legacy
Their theoretical insights and intervention models continue to inform clinical reasoning, formulation architectures, and therapeutic dialogue across modern psychotherapy practices worldwide.
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