Cognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive behavioural therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters.
CPT is generally delivered over 12 sessions and helps patients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so doing, the patient creates a new understanding and conceptualisation of the traumatic event so that it reduces its ongoing negative effects on current life.
What to Expect in Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Over approximately 12, weekly therapy sessions, clients under taking Cognitive Processing Therapy:
- Learn about the common changes in beliefs that occur after experiencing trauma which can include beliefs about safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy
- Learn to identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs and thoughts
- Learn to find a balance in the beliefs you may have had after the trauma
- Are asked to write about the impact of your traumatic experience(s)
- May choose to write the story of your traumatic event(s)
- Are asked to complete practice assignments outside of sessions to apply the learning from therapy
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We are at Sehat Psychology, a Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider from Cognitive Processing Therapy that demonstrates we have met the requirements to deliver cognitive processing Therapy. You can contact us on (08) 7079 9529 or email admin@sehatpsychology.com.au to book an appointment (telehealth or face to face) with our CPT therapist.
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There are many types of therapy that could help you to manage and treat your PTSD and trauma symptoms. CPT is one of the most recommended and effective therapy to treat PTSD and trauma.