Donald Meichenbaum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada from which he took early retirement 25 years ago. He is presently Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami, Florida (please visit www.melissainstitute.org).
He is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and in a survey of clinicians reported in the American Psychologist, he was voted “one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.”
He was the Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association and he has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association.
PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Impact on the Field & Ongoing Work
Donald Meichenbaum is one of the founders of CBT who put the ‘C in CBT' nearly 40 years ago. His contributions to the field of coping with stress and resilience are legendary.
He has published extensively and his latest books include:
- Roadmap to Resilience – available for free at roadmaptoresilience.wordpress.com
- Treatment of Individuals with Addictive Disorders
- The Evolution of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Personal and Professional Journey
In addition to his classics in the field of CBT – Stress Inoculation Training and Cognitive Behavioural Modification: An Integrative Approach – as well as many more.
A full list of Don's extensive publications is provided here.
His article with Scott Lilienfeld on How to Spot Hype in Psychotherapy: A 19 Item Checklist won was awarded “Best Contribution to the Field of Psychotherapy” by the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. This article is available here.
Don's presentations are noted for the blending of critical scholarship, clinical practicality and humor. He is extremely generous in sharing his materials and knowledge.