Developed in the late 1980’s, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is evidence-based and endorsed by the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. CPT is often successful in decreasing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related conditions. CPT is a manualized therapy that typically consists of 12 weekly sessions that last about 50 to 60 minutes and focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, behavior and sensations. Most importantly, it works to help those struggling with the effects of trauma identify “stuck points” – areas of thinking that are founded in trauma and/or faulty core beliefs that are keeping them from thriving. Through psychoeducation written work/homework, and identification and correction of these faulty beliefs, movement through recovery becomes possible.  

More information on CPT can be found by visiting: https://cptforptsd.com/about-cpt/