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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) 4x4


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Categories:
PTSD
Faculty:
Carin Lefkowitz, Psy.D. |  Andrew Santanello, Psy.D
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Media Type:
Classroom
License:
Access till 04/30/2020 after purchase.



Description

This intensive four-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. Content in this series is cumulative, and attendees are required to attend and participate in each 4-hr session of the four-part series to receive CE credits.

 

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:

Day One 

0800 – 0815 Welcome and Introductions 

0815 – 0930 Introduction to CPT 

Implementation Therapy outcome research on CPT 

0930 – 1100 Functional Model of PTSD & Theoretical Underpinnings 

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

1100– 1200 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 

Day Two 

0800 – 0930 PHASE II CPT: Education: PTSD, thoughts & emotions 

Session 1 Explaining PTSD & Cognitive Model to patients Practice Exercise Selecting Worst Trauma Assigning the impact statement 

0930- 1030 Session 2 

Reading and processing the Impact Statement Introducing & assigning ABC sheets 

1030 - 1200 Session 3 

Reviewing ABC Worksheets Introduction to Socratic Dialogue 

OUT OF TRAINING PRACTICE: Complete “Identifying Stuck Points in an Impact Statement” exercise Watch CPT Training Video “Identifying Stuck Points” (optional) 

 

Day Three 

0800 – 1000 PHASE III CPT: Processing the trauma 

Session 4 Socratic Dialogue Working with Assimilation Introducing and assigning Challenging Questions Worksheet 

1000 – 1100 Session 5 

Role play on Challenging Questions Worksheet Introducing and assigning Patterns of Problematic Thinking worksheet 

1100 – 1200 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 

OUT-OF-TRAINING PRACTICE: Complete Socratic Dialogue Exercises #1 AND #2 

Day Four 

0800 - 0930 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 

0930 - 1200 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 

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

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Faculty

Carin Lefkowitz, Psy.D.'s Profile

Carin Lefkowitz, Psy.D. Related Seminars and Products

11223 - Center for Deployment Psychology


Carin M. Lefkowitz, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and Senior Military Behavioral Health Psychologist at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Lefkowitz earned her M.A. and Psy.D. in clinical psychology at Widener University, with a concentration in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Prior to joining the CDP, she served as a psychologist at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.  In this capacity she provided individual and group psychotherapy with a focus on evidence-based treatments for PTSD and insomnia.  She also served as a clinical supervisor to Vet Center clinicians, and psychology interns and practicum students at the Medical Center. Dr. Lefkowitz was a therapist on studies of evidence-based treatments for insomnia and traumatic nightmares, and coordinated the Medical Center's Cognitive Processing Therapy program.

Dr. Lefkowitz has published peer reviewed articles on prolonged exposure treatment for PTSD and innovative training options in sleep disorders.  She maintains an adjunct instructor appointment with the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University, and was previously an adjunct instructor in Chestnut Hill College's graduate psychology program and a Clinical Associate of the University of Pennsylvania's department of psychiatry.


Andrew Santanello, Psy.D's Profile

Andrew Santanello, Psy.D Related Seminars and Products

Senior Military Behavioral Health Psychologist

Center for Deployment Psychology


Andrew Santanello, Psy.D is a licensed, clinical psychologist.  Dr. Santanello worked in the Department of Veterans Affairs as a PTSD specialist for over a decade before moving to his current position as a Military Behavioral Health Psychologist, PTSD subject matter expert, and National Cognitive Processing Therapy trainer at the Center for Deployment Psychology. Although Dr. Santanello has extensive expertise with "second-wave" CBT interventions such as CBT-D, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, his passion for "third-wave" behavioral interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is a common thread throughout his professional career. His professional interests include dissemination and practice of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy with an increasing focus on mechanisms of change and process-based psychotherapy, psychological resilience, and the intersection of behavioral science and mindfulness-based approaches to alleviating human suffering. In addition to his work with the CDP, Dr. Santanello is an active member in the Military Special Interest Group and Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC) of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and maintains a small private practice in Baltimore, MD.    

 


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