Live Webinar December 11th — Leadership Is a Skill: Lessons from Science and Experience with Drs. Simon Rego and Jonathan E. Alpert

Friday, December 11th, 2026

12:00 PM–1:30 PM Eastern/ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Central/ 10:00 AM–11:30 AM Mountain/ 9:00 AM–10:30 AM Pacific/ 8:00 AM–9:30 AM Alaska/7:00 AM–8:30 AM Hawaii

1.5 CE Credits Awarded

$15 Student ABCT Members / $25 ABCT Members / $35 Non-Members

Beginner Level

All prices listed in US currency

Abstract:

Leadership is not defined by a title or position, but rather by a dynamic set of skills that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time. Yet many mental health professionals find themselves being promoted into leadership positions without being given any formal preparation or training. Drawing on both the scientific literature on leadership and lessons learned (imperfectly!) from decades of leadership experience, this webinar will explore different leadership styles, the core components of transformational leadership, and the importance of personal values, self-awareness, and integrity in effective leadership. Through practical examples and reflective exercises, participants will gain actionable insights to help them develop their leadership skills, regardless of their current role or level of experience.

Presenter Biography:

Simon Rego, Psy.D., ABPP, is Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In January 2027, he will join Northwell Health as Vice President of Psychological Services. With more than 25 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, educator, and healthcare leader, his work has focused on advancing evidence-based care, developing and supporting the mental health workforce, and navigating the challenges of leadership in complex healthcare systems. Dr. Rego is board certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He has served on the Boards of Directors of both Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and Anxiety and Depression Association of America and currently serves on the Board of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. In 2026, he received the Anxiety and Depression Association of America's Member of Distinction Award. Dr. Rego has delivered more than two hundred professional presentations and has authored or co-authored more than fifty publications. His work has also been widely featured in national and international media. He is the author or co-author of five books, including his latest book, The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders: How Improving Your Mental Health Is Essential to Avoiding Burnout and Leading More Effectively, published in January 2026.

Jonathan E. Alpert, M.D., Ph.D., is the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Silverman Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as well as Professor in the Departments of Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. He is also Board Chair of University Behavioral Associates at Montefiore Medical Center. He is Vice Chair of the Future DSM Strategic Committee and immediate past Chair of the APA’s Council on Research. He also serves on the Scientific Council of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and the editorial boards of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice, and Journal of Psychiatric Research. He is author of over 250 publications. He has had research funding from the NIH, PCORI, and NARSAD and has received awards for excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship and patient care from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners HealthCare, Montefiore Einstein, the American Psychiatric Association, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Anxiety and Depression Association of America. His interests include pharmacological and psychotherapy treatments of mood disorders, ethical issues in research design, advancing mental health education and training, and promoting mental health equity in research and clinical care.  He received his BA and MD from Yale and PhD from the University of Cambridge in Behavioral Pharmacology where he was a Marshall Scholar. He trained at Boston Children’s Hospital and McLean and held clinical, research and education roles at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School for 24 years before joining Montefiore and Einstein in 2017.

Moderator Biography:

Courtney DeAngelis, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of CBT for Anxiety and OCD Relief. Prior to opening her practice, Dr. DeAngelis was an Assistant Professor within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University and clinical supervisor at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD-Westchester). In addition to her clinical work, Dr. DeAngelis dedicates her time to contribute to ABCT's continuing education programming, in line with her mission to disseminate research and clinical knowledge to improve clinical competencies and patient outcomes.

At the end of the webinar, the learner will be able to:

1. Compare three common leadership styles, including their respective strengths and limitations.
2. Describe the four key components of transformational leadership.
3. Identify at least two personal values that can guide leadership behaviors and professional decision-making.
4. Explain at least two strategies for demonstrating integrity and strengthening communication in leadership roles.

Recommended Readings:

Lacerenza, C. N., Reyes, D. L., Marlow, S. L., Joseph, D. L., & Salas, E. (2017). Leadership training design, delivery, and implementation: A meta-analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 102(12), 1686–1718. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000241

Hunt, M. G., Schmitz, T. M., Vail, W., & Opperman, K. (2024). Training, skills, and leadership experience: The need to expand clinical psychology training as illustrated by psychology leadership stories. Psychological Services, 21(4), 702–712. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000846

Shaffer, L. A., Robiner, W., Cash, L., Hong, B., Washburn, J. J., & Ward, W. (2021). Psychologists' leadership roles and leadership training needs in academic health centers. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 28(2), 252–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-020-09707-7

Lewin, K., Lippitt, R., & White, R. K. (1939). Patterns of aggressive behavior in experimentally created “social climates.” The Journal of Social Psychology, 10(2), 269–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.1939.9713366

Barling, J. (2014). The science of leadership: Lessons from research for organizational leaders. Oxford University Press.

Judge, T. A., & Piccolo, R. F. (2004). Transformational and transactional leadership: A meta-analytic test of their relative validity. Journal of Applied Psychology, 89(5), 755–768. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.89.5.755

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2010). The truth about leadership: The no-fads, heart-of-the-matter facts you need to know. Jossey-Bass.

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All attendees will receive a certificate of completion when the course requirements are satisfied.

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