Keith Dobson

Keith Stephen Dobson is a Canadian psychologist, academic, and researcher. With a long career at the University of Calgary in Canada, he now holds the title of Professor Emeritus, having served as a tenured Professor, Head of the Psychology Department, and Director of the Clinical Psychology program at the university.

Dobson's research primarily delves into cognition and psychopathological states, with an emphasis on depression. His work spans the exploration of cognitive models and mechanisms in depression, as well as innovative approaches to its treatment. While he has made many substantial contributions to the field of clinical psychology, his contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy stand out as a hallmark of his research efforts. Dobson's research has resulted in over 300 published articles, numerous book chapters, and books, including ''Evidence-based Practice of Cognitive behavior Therapy'' (2017), ''The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-behavioral Therapy'' (2017) and the ''Handbook of Cognitive-behavioral Therapies'' (2019).

Along with his University appointments, Dobson has served as president of various organizations, including the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, the Canadian Psychological Association, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the British Columbia Psychological Association. Furthermore, he was awarded as an Honorary Advisor for the Chinese Association of Cognitive-behavioral therapy during the early 2010s. Provided by Wikipedia