Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) 4x4 - Day One

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This intensive 4-part module provides training in CPT, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD. It presents theory underlying CPT, a brief overview of CPT’s empirical support, and step-by-step instructions in CPT protocol techniques. Throughout the workshop strategies for conceptualizing and dealing with co-morbidity, managing avoidance, and keeping patients optimally engaged are provided. Video clips of expert therapists demonstrate CPT skills, and participants are asked to do role-plays and other assignments to learn concepts and practice skills. 

 

Attendees must attend the entire workshop series to earn credit.

 

Attendees must participate using a separate computer rather than joining a group of people viewing via one machine to acquire credit for attendance.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Characterize symptoms of PTSD through the lens of CPT theory.
• Substantiate some of the empirical evidence of CPT’s effectiveness in reducing PTSD.
• Consider co-morbid psychological disorders, and personality and environmental factors.
• Include methods of assessing CPT treatment effectiveness.
• Implement the CPT standard protocol with individual patients diagnosed with PTSD.
• Articulate CPT practice assignments and rationale.
• Communicate role of avoidance in CPT.
• Present two primary types of emotions.
• Implement structured treatment protocol.
• Communicate the goals of treatment.
• Evaluate treatment compliance.
• Point out the concept of stuck points. 
• Articulate the concepts behind the five themes.
• Practice the use of Socratic Dialogue.

 

4x4 Basic Training Agenda:

1100 – 1115 Welcome and Introductions 

1115 – 1230 Introduction to CPT 

Implementation Therapy outcome research on CPT 

1230 – 1400 Functional Model of PTSD & Theoretical Underpinnings 

Symptoms of PTSD and theory underlying CPT How CPT works Brief overview of CPT manual 

1400– 1500 PHASE I CPT: Pre-treatment 

Pre-treatment issues Recommended assessment measures Structuring sessions 

OUT-OF-TRAINING PRACTICE: Read Chap. 4 Preparing to Deliver CPT (pgs.62-78) Review Self-Reflection exercise Complete “CPT Training Practice Assignment” handout on stuck points 

 

Continuing Education credits (CE's) for 14 credits.

 

The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.