Introduction to Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
This program introduces participants to cognitive processing therapy (CPT) protocols for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program begins with a description of the research that demonstrates the effectiveness and scope of CPT. Next, Dr. Resick discusses functional descriptions of why some people do not recover from trauma and why comorbid symptoms develop along with their PTSD. The psychobiology of PTSD and cognitive theory is introduced to describe why some people do not recover from traumatic events and why cognitive therapy reduces PTSD and comorbid symptoms. Participants learn about the standard 12-session therapy with new changes in the forthcoming 2nd edition of the treatment manual, along with a variable-length version of the protocol and telehealth. Cross cultural adaptations are incorporated.
CPT is a very systematic approach to treating PTSD in which participants learn to think about their traumatic events differently and learn the skill of more balanced thinking generally. This program includes videotaped examples of the therapy.
Cautionary note: This program is an overview of CPT and does not qualify someone to receive consultation or become a qualified provider listed on cptforptsd.com.
All orders include the entire presentation with handouts and a CE test.
Streaming videos and audio downloads will be available immediately after checkout
Mailed CD and DVD formats include the printed handouts and CE test in an attractive portfolio
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe a functional model of PTSD.
- Demonstrate the differences between assimilation, accommodation and over-accommodation.
- Identify the stuck points of clients with PTSD.
- Describe how patients develop skills that examine and change dysfunctional thoughts about their traumatic events.
- Identify how Socratic questioning is utilized with PTSD
- Identify descriptions of several cross-cultural adaptations
Topics
Evidence Base for Cognitive Processing Therapy
- CPT and Treatment Guidelines
- Overview of randomized controlled trials
- CPT and Comorbid symptoms
- Factors that Affect Outcomes
Why do Some People Fail to Recover from Trauma?
- Functional Description of PTSD
- Neurobiology of PTSD
- Cognitive Theory and PTSD
Description of CPT Sessions
- Video examples
- Example worksheets
Variations in CPT
- Variable Length CPT
- Telehealth suggestions
- Cross Cultural adaptions