Understanding and Healing from Trauma: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Trauma can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours long after the actual event has passed. There are various therapeutic approaches designed to help individuals recover from trauma, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a structured form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically developed for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related symptoms. It is widely used and researched for its efficacy.
How Does CPT Work?
CPT operates on the premise that how we think about a traumatic event affects our emotional and behavioural responses. The therapy aims to help individuals understand and change unhelpful beliefs and thoughts related to the trauma, which will lessen the distressing symptoms.
Key Components of CPT:
Education about PTSD
Identification of Thoughts and Feelings
Challenging Unhelpful Beliefs
Learning Coping Skills
Enhancing Safety and Trust
Why Choose Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Research shows that it works! CPT has been researched and proven effective in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals who have experienced various types of trauma.
It’s structured and focused. CPT follows a clear structure and framework, making it easier to understand and engage in the process.
It helps you feel empowered. By challenging and changing negative beliefs about oneself and the world, individuals often experience a sense of empowerment and mastery over their trauma-related symptoms.
Getting Started with Cognitive Processing Therapy
If you or someone you know is struggling with symptoms of PTSD or related trauma, consider reaching out to Positive Growth and Wellness to learn more.
