DESCRIPTION:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD (Resick, Monson, & Chard, 2016). CPT is considered to be a first-line treatment for service members and veterans diagnosed with PTSD according to the VA/DoD Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress (2017). This introductory course provides an overview of the empirical support for CPT, the key theoretical concepts upon which CPT is based, and the main interventions included in the CPT protocol. Information regarding additional training requirements for therapists who wish to offer CPT is provided.
Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
This activity is approved for 1.0 continuing education credits (CEs)
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.