Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

The Center for Deployment Psychology will be presenting a two-day course in the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy on 22 - 23 March 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern. Registration for the course is $45 and comes with 14 credits. (Please note the refund policy at the bottom of the page.)

Course Description: This intensive 2-day 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. Attendance on both days is required. Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the protocol manual, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual by Resick et al., Dec 2016 (1st Edition) as part of the workshop.

Instructional Content: Intermediate

Target Audience: For behavioral health providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their  families.  

Attendance Requirements:

• Attendees must attend the entire workshop series to earn credit.
• Role play participation is an attendance requirement for this workshop to receive credit. If you log out deliberately or do not participate during the role plays, that will count against participation.
• Content in this workshop is cumulative, and attendees are required to attend and participate entirely to receive CE credits.
• Please note that all participants must attend from their own account and not as part of a group sharing one computer.
• A functioning microphone is MANDATORY in order to be able to participate in the role-play sessions.
• Cameras will not be used for this workshop.

Attendance Material Requirement:

Attendees are also responsible for acquiring a copy of the required text for this workshop Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual by Resick et al., Dec 2016 (1st Edition) [ISBN: 978-1462528646] as part of the workshop. Attendees are responsible to acquire a copy of the text prior to the workshop. It is available in print and electronic versions, and may be purchased from a number of vendors. The following links are provided for convenience only, and CDP does not endorse any specific vendor.

Please note: Due to shipping constraints, we recommend purchasing the e-book version of the manual to have immediate access for the workshop.

• https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Processing-Therapy-PTSD-Comprehensive-ebook-dp-B01NCJ7LV1/dp/B01NCJ7LV1/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=
• https://www.guilford.com/books/Cognitive-Processing-Therapy-for-PTSD/Resick-Monson-Chard/9781462528646/authors
• https://books.google.com/books/about/Cognitive_Processing_Therapy_for_PTSD.html?id=8Z5jDAAAQBAJ

 Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze symptoms of PTSD through the lens of CPT theory.

2. Evaluate the empirical evidence of CPT’s effectiveness in reducing PTSD.

3. Appraise methods of assessing CPT treatment effectiveness.

4. Apply the CPT standard protocol to individual patients diagnosed with PTSD.

5. Use appropriate CPT practice assignments for effective PTSD treatment.

6. Distinguish between the two primary types of emotions.

7. Formulate appropriate goals for CPT treatment.

8. Evaluate treatment compliance during CPT.

9. Explain the concept of stuck points. 

10. Differentiate between the five trauma themes.

11. Use Socratic Dialogue with CPT clients.

AGENDA:

Day One

0900 – 0915 Welcome and Introductions

0915 – 1030 Introduction to CPT

                     Implementation

                     Therapy outcome research on CPT

1030 – 1045 Break 

1045 – 1200 Functional Model of PTSD & Theoretical Underpinnings

                     Symptoms of PTSD and theory underlying CPT

                     How CPT works

                     Brief overview of CPT manual

1200– 1300 PHASE I CPT: Pre-treatment

                    Pre-treatment issues

                    Recommended assessment measures

                    Structuring sessions

1300 - 1400 Lunch (on your own)

1400 – 1515 PHASE II CPT: Education: PTSD, thoughts & emotions

                    Session 1

                    Explaining PTSD & Cognitive Model to patients 

                    Practice Exercise

                    Selecting Worst Trauma

                    Assigning the impact statement

1515 – 1530 Break

1530 – 1630 Session 2

                    Reading and processing the Impact Statement

                    Introducing & assigning ABC sheets

1630 – 1730 Session 3

                    Reviewing ABC Worksheets

                    Introduction to Socratic Dialogue

Out-of-Training Practice for Day Two: 

Read:  Chap. 4 Preparing to Deliver CPT (pgs.62-78) 

Do: “CPT Training Practice Assignment” handout on stuck points

1730 Adjourn for the day
 

Day Two

0900 – 0915 Welcome back: Homework review and questions

0915 – 1045 PHASE III CPT: Processing the trauma

                     Session 4

                     Socratic Dialogue

                    Working with Assimilation

                     Introducing and assigning Challenging Questions Worksheet

1045 – 1100 Break

1100 – 1200 Session 5                   

                     Role play on Challenging Questions Worksheet

                     Introducing and assigning Patterns of Problematic Thinking worksheet

1200 – 1300 PHASE IV CPT: Learning to challenge

                     Sessions 6 and 7

                     Reviewing Patterns of Problematic Thinking Worksheet

                     Introducing & working with the Challenging Beliefs Worksheets (CBW)

                     Introducing trauma theme #1: Safety

1300 – 1400 Lunch (on your own)

1400 – 1515 PHASE V CPT: Trauma themes

                     Sessions 8 and 9

                     Reviewing Safety module

                     Role play on CBW/Safety

                     Introduce and review Trust module

                     Introduce Power/Control module

1515 – 1530 Break

1530 – 1730 Session 10

                     Review Power/Control module

                     Introduce Esteem module and behavioral assignments

                     Session 11

                     Review Esteem module

                     Introduce Intimacy module

                     Assign final Impact Statement

                     PHASE VI CPT: Facing the future

                     Session 12

                     Review Intimacy module

                     Final Impact Statement

                     Review and goals

                     Variation of CPT: CPT with Written Accounts

                     CPT Consultation

                     CDP Resources

1730 Adjourn

OUT-OF-TRAINING PRACTICE: Visit “The PTSD Experience” in Second Life, hosted by Center for Deployment Psychology

*Please note that agenda times are approximate and subject to change, depending on the needs of the workshop.


Continuing Education:
CEs for this training are prending.
Course Completion Requirements: Participants are required to attend the entire training. Partial credits  cannot be issued. Attendance is taken through the use of electronic logs, and a post-training evaluation form must be completed in order to receive CE credits. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to  complete all CE requirements. CE Credit Certificates will be made available via CE21 within 30 days after  all course requirements have been completed. 

American Psychological Association Sponsor Approval: 

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.

Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education Provider Approval: The Center for Deployment Psychology, #1761, is approved to offer social work continuing education by  the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE)  program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial  regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted  for continuing education credit. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this  course. ACE provider approval period: 5/19/2022 - 5/19/2025. This course is under review for credit these credits.
Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Aric Bowie at aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu.

Participate:
Online Platform: Zoom
Date: 3/22/2022 -3/23/2022
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Eastern
Registration Information: Registration is done through event management system CE21, a registration link can be found on the CDP upcoming trainings page.
Registration Deadline: Registration for this training closes one week prior to the training date. Space is very limited and tends to fill well before the training date.
Cancellations/Questions: Please contact aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu if you have any questions or need to  cancel your registration.
Registration Cost/Refunds: The cost for this training is $45. Registration fees will be refunded to  participants who send a written cancellation via email to aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu no less than 4 weeks before the training. No refunds will be made after the training.

Location Information: Training will be held in Zoom.
Instructional Format: This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions  throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

System Requirements:
Zoom:
Internet connection, broadband wired or wireless.
Operating System:
Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X with MacOS 10.9 or higher • Web Browser: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+, Safari 7+ • Hardware: 1Ghz processor or higher.
For more specific system requirements, see the Zoom system requirements page here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux

Special Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Aric Bowie at aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu 4 weeks prior to the training so that we may provide you with appropriate service.

Grievances:
For any grievances or concerns with this training including those related to course content, non-receipt  of certificate or other occurrences, participants may contact CDP’s Continuing Education Director, Ms. Amanda  Milochik, via email at Amanda.milochik.ctr@usuhs.edu.