Welcome to the CACBT Student Section
We are excited to have you join a growing community of students and early-career professionals who are passionate about cognitive and behavioural therapies and committed to advancing CBT across Canada.
Whether you are just beginning your training, completing a graduate degree, gaining clinical experience, conducting research, or preparing to enter the field, the CACBT Student Section is here to help you navigate your journey in CBT. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow as emerging CBT professionals.
What You'll Find on This Page
Student & Early-Career Webinars
Explore upcoming and past webinars designed specifically for students and early-career professionals. These sessions provide opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians, researchers, and other professionals working in CBT.
CACBT Student Membership
Learn more about CACBT Student membership, including the benefits of becoming a student member and how membership can help you connect with the broader CBT community across Canada.
Pathways to Certification & Student Resources
Find information to help you navigate training and professional development in CBT, including pathways toward CACBT certification and resources specifically designed to support students throughout their training.
FAQs
Have questions about CACBT, student membership, certification, training, or getting involved? Check out our frequently asked questions for answers to some of the most common questions from students and trainees.
Student Research Spotlight
Discover the exciting CBT research being conducted by students across Canada. The Student Research Spotlight provides an opportunity to highlight student research and showcase the diverse work contributing to the advancement of CBT.
Start Exploring!
The CACBT Student Section is more than a collection of resources—it's a community. We encourage you to explore the page, take advantage of the opportunities available to you, and connect with fellow students and professionals in the field.
Whether you're looking for your next learning opportunity, exploring a career in CBT, navigating certification, or simply hoping to connect with others who share your interests, we're glad you're here!
Welcome to the CACBT student community. We look forward to learning and growing with you!
Become a CACBT Student Member
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Meet our 2026/27 Student Committee
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Cailyn Fridgen
M.A., PhD Candidate
Student Affiliate——————————
Why did you join the CACBT Student Committee?I joined the CACBT Student Committee to help foster student engagement in cognitive behavioural therapy and increase interest in careers as CBT clinicians, researchers, and mental health professionals. I am passionate about improving access to high-quality CBT education, training, and research opportunities, and I hope to contribute to the dissemination of evidence-based knowledge that supports the development of the next generation of mental health professionals.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
I am passionate about the dissemination of CBT knowledge because both my research and clinical interests are grounded in evaluating and advancing evidence-based mental health care. Given the strong empirical support for CBT across a wide range of psychological difficulties, I believe it is essential to promote access to CBT research, training, and education so that more individuals can benefit from effective, evidence-based treatment.
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Yash Joshi
B.Sc. (Hons)
Student Committee Volunteer—————————
Why did you join the CACBT Student Committee?
I joined the CACBT student committee to advance student representation and advocacy in the world of CBT. As a current student, I also see it as a great way to expand my professional network and community to work alongside others working towards improving the field in the future.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
As a student working towards my PhD, I want to continue the work that my mentors and colleagues have been doing in advancing CBT throughout their careers. I also find it important to build that professional community to tackle ongoing and future challenges to the world and profession together.
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Cala Annala
B.A. (Hons)
Social Media and Knowledge Translation Coordinator————————
Why did you join the CACBT Student Committee?I joined the student committee in 2025 to strengthen my connection with the CBT community in Canada and contribute to a dynamic and impactful field.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
I am so excited to continue promoting CBT knowledge and helping expand its reach to support evidence-based mental health treatment and research across Canada.
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Alexis Seppelt
B.A.
Social Media and Knowledge Translation Coordinator
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I joined CACBT because I believe that CBT is an incredibly helpful resource that has positively improved and impacted the lives of many.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
I am passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination because I believe it is important to share evidence based information so that it can be accessible to not only those in the field, but also the public sphere to help further knowledge and utilization of CBT in Canada.
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Katelyn Matsumoto
B.A. (Hons)
Student Committee Volunteer———————
Why did you join the CACBT Student Committee?
After attending my first Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies conference at UBC in 2026, I was inspired by the passion and collegiality of the CBT community and knew I wanted to become more involved.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
Working in a clinic grounded in evidence-based care, where CBT forms the foundation of clinical practice, has strengthened my commitment to advancing evidence-based treatments and promoting the dissemination of CBT knowledge within both clinical and community settings.
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Ali Tarraf
B.Sc.
Student Committee Volunteer—————————
Why did you join the CACBT Student Committee?
Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to learn from researchers, clinicians, and fellow students who have generously shared their knowledge and enthusiasm for psychology. Joining the CACBT Student Committee felt like an opportunity to give back to that community while continuing to learn from people who are passionate about CBT and evidence based mental health care.
Why are you passionate about CBT knowledge advocacy and dissemination?
What draws me to CBT is not only the strength of its scientific foundation, but also its ability to bridge the gap between research and real life. Some of the most valuable psychological tools are often confined to journal articles, classrooms, or therapy offices, yet they have the potential to benefit far more people. I am passionate about helping translate evidence based knowledge into accessible conversations and resources that empower individuals to better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges.
Student Member
Student Membership is open to individuals enrolled in a post-secondary program of study related to mental health (e.g., counselling, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy) as well as recent graduates actively pursuing graduate-level training in a related discipline (e.g., during a gap year).
Membership & Renewal Information
Important dates, renewal fees, and membership guidelines for CACBT Student Members.
Membership Year
The CACBT membership year runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year, regardless of whether those dates fall on weekends or holidays.
Late Renewal Fee
Applies to renewals completed after December 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This fee is charged in addition to the Student Membership fee.
- New members are welcome to join at any time.
- The CACBT membership period runs from January 1 to December 31.
- Members may set their account to auto-renew or renew manually through the Member Portal each year.
- A renewal reminder will appear in the Member Portal beginning in November.
Webinars for Students &
Early-Career Professionals
CACBT continually organizes and hosts webinars designed for students and early-career professionals. Check back regularly so you don’t miss upcoming training, learning, and professional development opportunities.
Upcoming Webinars
Webinars will be added soon.
CBT Resources for Students
External links are not endorsed by CACBT.
CAMH: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
A clear Canadian overview of the CBT model, common techniques, treatment structure, indications, and expectations. CAMH describes CBT as structured, time-limited, problem-focused, goal-oriented, skills-based, and collaborative.
Visit Resource →CAMH: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy—An Information Guide
A more substantial introduction than the general CAMH webpage and available in both English and French. It is particularly useful as preparatory reading before a CBT course, clinical placement, or training.
Visit Resource →TCC Montréal
An extensive Canadian collection of French-language practice guides, client manuals, worksheets, clinical measures, videos, and psychoeducational resources.
Visit Resource →Centre for Clinical Interventions
One of the strongest free international collections of CBT demonstration videos, information sheets, worksheets, intervention modules, and therapist manuals.
Visit Resource →1 General CBT Starting Points +
These resources provide a strong general orientation to CBT before moving into problem-specific protocols and more advanced clinical material.
NHS: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
An accessible explanation of CBT treatment formats, what typically happens during sessions, between-session practice, and common clinical applications. Information about accessing NHS care is specific to the United Kingdom.
Visit Resource →ABCT: What is CBT?
A concise overview from a major professional association devoted specifically to behavioural and cognitive therapies.
Visit Resource →Beck Institute: CBT Resources
Includes articles, videos, FAQs, conceptual material, and training resources grounded in Beckian CBT. Students should distinguish between freely available learning materials and paid training.
Visit Resource →ABCT Fact Sheets
A broad archive introducing a range of clinical presentations and evidence-based cognitive and behavioural approaches. Older fact sheets should be considered alongside current clinical guidelines.
Visit Resource →2 Learning Materials & Worksheets +
This section includes practical CBT learning materials such as worksheets, demonstration videos, therapist manuals, conceptualization tools, psychoeducation, behavioural experiments, activity scheduling, goal-setting, and problem-solving resources.
CCI Mental Health Resources for Clinicians
Includes CBT demonstration videos and practical materials such as thought diaries, behavioural experiments, activity scheduling, goal-setting, problem-solving tools, psychoeducation, and therapist manuals.
Visit Resource →Beck Institute CBT Resources
Material covering case conceptualization, treatment structure, session process, common CBT questions, and foundational CBT principles.
Visit Resource →Therapist Aid
A broad library of therapy worksheets, articles, videos, interactive activities, and clinical tools, including a dedicated CBT section.
Visit Resource →Think CBT Worksheets & Workbook
Free workbooks and downloadable exercises addressing case formulation, thoughts, behaviours, exposure, and behavioural experiments.
Visit Resource →Beck Institute: Resources for Professionals & Students
Educational and professional resources designed to support students, clinicians, and other learners developing their understanding of CBT.
Visit Resource →Free Online CBT Workbook
A freely available online workbook designed to help learners develop familiarity with core CBT concepts and practical skills.
Visit Resource →Psychwire: Free CBT Resources
Free CBT-focused educational resources that can supplement coursework and introductory clinical learning.
Visit Resource →CAMH CARIBOU+
Includes clinician guides, youth handouts, caregiver materials, decision aids, videos, and a structured Canadian pathway for adolescent depression and anxiety.
Visit Resource →CAMH CARIBOU+ Individual Therapist Manual
A detailed Canadian CBT protocol for clinicians treating adolescent depression and anxiety.
View Manual →CANMAT
Canadian mood-disorder guidelines that are useful for understanding where CBT may fit within broader multimodal treatment planning.
Visit Resource →3 Problem-Specific CBT Resources +
These resources provide starting points for learning about CBT approaches to specific clinical presentations. They are intended to supplement appropriate coursework, training, supervision, and scope-of-practice requirements.
Includes CCI depression resources, ABCT behavioural activation material, and TCC Montréal depression resources.
Includes CCI generalized anxiety and worry resources, the self-help workbook What? Me Worry!?, and TCC Montréal’s French-language GAD material.
Includes CCI panic resources and TCC Montréal guides and tools related to panic, agoraphobia, interoceptive exposure, and situational exposure.
Includes CCI social anxiety materials and TCC Montréal’s updated French-language social-anxiety guide.
CCI provides clinician-focused resources addressing health anxiety using cognitive and behavioural approaches.
Includes International OCD Foundation professional resources and TCC Montréal’s OCD guide. Students should seek specific training and supervision in exposure and response prevention.
Includes treatment essentials from the U.S. National Center for PTSD and French-language PTSD guides and client manuals from TCC Montréal.
Includes CAMH psychosis clinical tools, the Dealing with Psychosis Toolkit, and French-language CBT for psychosis materials from TCC Montréal.
Includes CCI sleep resources and TCC Montréal insomnia guides, sleep diaries, measures, and client materials. CBT-I requires problem-specific training.
Includes CCI eating-disorder resources and TCC Montréal French-language guides and monitoring tools. These materials should be used within appropriate multidisciplinary care and professional scope of competence.
CCI provides dedicated clinician and self-help resources addressing perfectionism.
CCI offers structured resources addressing procrastination from a cognitive-behavioural perspective.
4 French-Language CBT Resources +
French-language resources for understanding CBT, developing foundational CBT competencies, and accessing practical guides, exercises, measures, and clinical tools.
TCC Montréal — Guides de pratique pour les thérapeutes
Includes worksheets, forms, exercises, measures, and clinical aids that can complement the site’s broader therapist manuals.
Consulter →CAMH — La thérapie cognitivo-comportementale : guide d’information
The publication page provides access to the complete guide in both French and English. It covers the origins of CBT, the cognitive-behavioural model, treatment process, common strategies, and frequently asked questions.
Consulter →Comment fonctionne la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC)?
A French-language introduction to how CBT works and how cognitive and behavioural strategies may be used in treatment.
Consulter →Apprendre les TCC
French-language educational content focused on learning about cognitive and behavioural therapies.
Consulter →Thérapie cognitivo-comportementale
French-language information introducing CBT and its use in psychological treatment.
Consulter →TCC Montréal — Manuel d’accompagnement pour une TCC
A comprehensive general guide available in full or by chapter, covering topics such as emotions, the cognitive model, cognitive restructuring, automatic thoughts, and core beliefs.
Consulter →5 Recommended CBT Readings +
Additional reading lists, books, workbooks, professional references, and introductory learning materials for students who want to deepen their understanding of CBT theory and practice.
Outstanding Poster Awards
Presenters submitting a poster abstract may indicate on their poster submission application if they wish to be considered for an Outstanding Poster Award.
A total of three awards will be given, with one recipient from each of the following categories:
Best Poster Presented by an Undergraduate Student
Best Poster Presented by a Graduate Student (Completing Masters or Ph.D.)
Best Poster Presented by a Ph.D-Level or Non-Student Presenter
This can include post-doctoral fellows and practicing professionals or researchers who have completed their academic training, regardless of degree type.
Winners will be selected based on the highest total judged score in each of the three award categories.
Each winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a $300 cash prize. Winners will be announced live during the Poster Session & Awards Reception on May 14, 2027.
Student Travel Grants
CACBT Student Members who are first authors on an accepted conference poster may also be eligible to apply for a Student Travel Grant to help offset conference-related travel expenses. Students wishing to be considered for a travel grant must indicate this on the applicable submission form.
Four Student Travel Grants are available annually, with two grants reserved for students who self-identify as Indigenous or as members of other racialized communities.
Each grant provides $300 in funding, issued in advance.
Travel Grant recipients are required to register for, attend, and present their poster at the CACBT Annual Conference . If a recipient is unable to meet these requirements, the grant funding must be returned.
Student Discounts & Savings
Being a student can come with added expenses, but there are a number of student discount programs and offers that may help you save on technology, shopping, food, travel, entertainment, fitness, and more.
Student Price Card (SPC)
SPC has an annual fee of only $11.99 and is free with some banks. The program offers discounts at many different stores and major brands.
Typically 10–20% off everyday purchasesStudent Beans
Students can sign up online using a student ID. International student identity cards are also accepted.
- Costco
- HelloFresh
- Chefs Plate
- H&M
UNiDAYS
UNiDAYS offers student discounts on fashion, health, fitness, lifestyle, and technology products. Students can sign up using their email and a valid student ID card.
Apple Education
Students can access discounted technology through Apple's education website.
Education pricingCostco
Costco offers discounts on membership prices through its partner, Student Beans.
Available through Student BeansLenovo
Lenovo offers an additional discount for students.
Extra 5% off for studentsMicrosoft
Students can access exclusive deals and discounts through the Microsoft Education Store by signing in.
Student education dealsAmazon Prime
Students can access a reduced monthly Amazon Prime price compared with the regular monthly cost.
$4.99/month instead of $9.99/monthSpotify
Students can receive Spotify Premium at a discounted monthly rate.
$5.99/month for studentsApple Music
Apple Music offers student discounts for up to 48 months.
$5.99/monthHP
HP student discounts are available through HP Academy Canada. The program offers discounts to students, parents, teachers, and school staff when purchasing HP products.
HP Academy CanadaAdobe Creative Cloud
Adobe offers discounted Creative Cloud access for students.
Up to 60% offSephora
Student discount opportunities are available through SPC and Student Beans.
Available through SPC & Student BeansBulk Barn
Student discounts are available through Student Beans.
Available through Student BeansBath & Body Works
Student discount opportunities are available through SPC and Student Beans.
Available through SPC & Student BeansGoodLife
Students can receive a discount on a GoodLife membership.
20% off membershipVIA Rail
Youth and students travelling with VIA Rail can receive a discount for themselves and up to three companions, including on adult fares.
12.5% off for you + 3 companionsFrequently Asked Questions
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To be eligible for CACBT’s student conference research awards and travel grants, you must be a student member of CACBT, be the first author on your conference poster submission, indicate on your conference poster submission application that you wish to be considered for the awards/grants, and present your poster at the Annual Conference.
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Registration for the CACBT Annual Conference usually opens in September or October of each year.
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CACBT’s 17th Annual Conference will take place in Montréal, Québec from May 14-15, 2027.
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After joining CACBT as a student member, you can get involved by attending our Annual Conference, participating in online webinars and events, following our social media pages, and by volunteering at the Annual Conference or joining the CACBT Student Committee.
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CACBT Student Members receive a variety of benefits, including discounted registration rates for the Annual Conference, webinars, and training resources; eligibility for student-specific awards and travel grants; access to networking opportunities with CBT mental health practitioners, researchers, and students; and opportunities to volunteer for the CACBT Student Committee.
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Please reach out to studentaffiliate@cacbt.ca for more information regarding student membership.
Student Research Spotlight
This section will feature monthly spotlights highlighting CBT-related student papers submitted by fellow students.
