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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

October 14, 2019 by Dr. Paul Greene

What is cognitive processing therapy?

woman receiving cognitive processing therapy

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that was developed by psychologists in the Department of Veterans Affairs. It was specifically designed to help people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may arise after someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD is a syndrome that can include symptoms such as [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, PTSD Tagged With: flashbacks, ptsd, sexual assault, trauma

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and PTSD Treatment

September 19, 2014 by Jennifer Chen, Psy.D.

In recent years, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become a hot topic in the military and the media. For many, PTSD conjures up an image of a combat veteran who has returned home with troubles after being exposed to land mines and air raids. Indeed, statistics show that 11-20% of veterans coming back from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD. But PTSD is not just a military problem. People who have experienced a life-threatening experience may have PTSD and not even know it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, PTSD Tagged With: exposure, flashbacks, trauma

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