Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

24-25 February 2026

A Live, Interactive Webinar

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 must acquire a copy of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A  Comprehensive Manual by Resick et al., 2024 (2nd Edition)prior to the workshop. (Weinstein, et  al., 2022; Peterson, et al., 2022; LoSavio, et al., 2023)

Total CE Credits: 14

Total Contact Hours: 14

Learning Objectives:

Following the training, attendees will be able to:

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. 

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

Instructional Content Level:  Intermediate

Agenda: 

Continuing Education:

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 ACE social work CE credits. For other CE credits, completion of the evaluation is strongly encouraged, but if you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event.  

There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. CE Credit Certificates will be delivered 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: May 19, 2025 –May 19, 2028.  Social workers completing this course receive 14 Live, Interactive Webinar continuing education credits.

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology Provider Approval:

The Center for Deployment Psychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0178). 

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work Provider Approval:

The Center for Deployment Psychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0744).

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Will Tiwari at william.tiwari.ctr@usuhs.edu.

Participate:

Online Platform: Zoom

Date: 24-25 February 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern 

Registration Information:  https://deploymentpsych.org/training 

Registration Deadline: Registration will close one week prior to the class start date, or when the course is full.

Cancellations/Questions: Please contact Will Tiwari at william.tiwari.ctr@usuhs.edu if you have any questions or need to cancel your registration.

Registration Cost/Refunds: None.

Required Materials: 

CPT Manual: Participants must acquire a copy of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual by  Resick et al., 2024 (2nd Edition) prior to the workshop. This manual can be found online and at many  retail booksellers. 

Location Information: 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

• 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

Special Accommodations: If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Will Tiwari at william.tiwari.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 Stanley-Hulsey, via email at amanda.stanley-hulsey.ctr@usuhs.edu.   

Instructor Biographies: 

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 is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at USUHS and maintains an adjunct instructor appointment with the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. She 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.

Jeffrey Mann, Psy.D., is a Senior Military Behavioral Health Psychologist at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Mann provides support Navy mental health training programs and is a Veteran of the United States Air Force (USAF) where he served as a psychologist from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, he deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dr. Mann received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from DePauw University and his master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, with a specialization in primary care psychology. He is a 2010 graduate of the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center Psychology Residency Program.

Dr. Mann’s clinical work has focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions, anxiety disorders, insomnia and the use of Telebehavioral Health. He is currently a National Trainer in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and also conducts training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP). Dr. Mann participates in multiple research studies partnering with the VA and Military Treatment Facilities.

**There is no commercial support or conflict of interest to report for these presenters.