Welcome to CPT. These session overviews will help you know what CPT for PTSD, specifically from my experience at the VA, is like and what to expect.
I will provide honest, open thoughts and things for you to consider about each session based on my personal experience of completing this therapy in 2023 at the VA in Oklahoma.
**The Four Components of CPT:** education about PTSD and the cognitive model, exposure to trauma memories, identifying and challenging stuck points, learning to reframe and modify unhelpful beliefs.
Here in Session these are the highlights. **I. Building Rapport and Establishing Trust:II. Psychoeducation about PTSDIII. Introduction to the Cognitive ModelIV. Identifying and Discussing Treatment GoalsV. Setting Expectations for TreatmentVII. Homework Assignment Introduction**
Homework for this session includes **Impact Statement:** - Write a detailed statement about the impact of the traumatic event on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. **Automatic Thoughts Log:** - Begin keeping a daily log of automatic negative thoughts related to the traumatic event.
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