Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual

by Patricia A. Resick, Candice M. Monson, Kathleen M. Chard

The authoritative presentation of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is now in a revised and updated second edition, with an easier-to-use format and a new chapter on conceptualizing treatment. From CPT's developers, the manual includes session-by-session implementation guidelines and extensive sample dialogues. Shaded index tabs in the margins help clinicians quickly navigate to each session. The authors explain the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of CPT and discuss ways to work effectively with specific populations, such as combat veterans, sexual assault survivors, and culturally diverse and LGBTQIA+ clients. Forty-eight reproducible handouts can be photocopied from the large-size book or downloaded from the companion webpage.
 
New to This Edition Each session now has its own chapter, printed with shaded tabs for easy reference. Reflects a wealth of new treatment research, conceptual refinements, and feedback from trainings of thousands of clinicians. Chapter on cognitive case conceptualization. Discusses additional treatment variations (telehealth, intensive CPT) and client populations (first responders).
CPT is endorsed as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

See also Getting Unstuck from PTSD, by Patricia A. Resick, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, and Stefanie T. LoSavio, which presents CPT in a guided self-help format for trauma survivors.

Genres: Psychology

328 pages, Paperback

Published April 23, 2024

Reviews

[María Einarsdóttir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dugleg í starfsnámi! Algjör yndislestur!

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve used this a few times and had good outcomes. Would love to see newer editions have more detailed modules on Sex/Consent and violence against marginalized identities specifically.

[Sarah Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A life changing therapy for my veterans and clients! 💯💯💯

[Steve Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I paid $500 for this training, I get to count the book toward my reading goal!!!! Them’s the rules!!!!!!!

[Jan S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative book, the worksheets from this therapy are very helpful for me even though the actual therapy wouldn't be helpful. I would say that this therapy wouldn't work for complex dissociative disorders.

Also a part of the book says that psychopaths don't have PTSD when that is false. ASPD and PTSD are commonly comorbid.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid workbook, had similar qualms with it as typical behavioral-only treatment modalities.
It could be very very helpful for certain trauma histories, but doesn’t take into account neurodivergence or validate realities of lack of safety in the world

[Carling Tanno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful, step by step guide for CPT after taking the training.