1. Father of cognitive therapy Mike Gabryszewski
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Father of cognitive therapy
Mike Gabryszewski

2. Background Born July 18th, 1921 Is still alive Born in Rhode Island
Studied cognitive therapy
His theories helped treatment for clinical depression

3. Research Well known for work in depression treatment
Developed self-report measures of depression treatment
These include Beck depression inventory and Beck scale for suicidal ideation
Created cognitive theory through his work in psychotherapy, suicide and psychometrics
Made the connection that distorted thinking is the cause of all disorders

4. Accomplishments
Received the 2006 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Created the Beck Hoplessness Scale
Founded the Beck Institute in Philadelphia
Is a important figure in the path to the removal of disorders. As he has done work to improve healing for many conditions
Do you believe that he was an instrumental part of treating many disorders?