Cognitive Processing Therapy

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Two clinicians unpack Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma: how it differs from CBT, why avoidance sustains PTSD, and how tools like psychoeducation, impact statements, “stuck point” logs, and trauma accounts drive healing and post-traumatic growth. Helpful for understanding trauma's roots and practical, evidence-based steps to recover.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:38:58

Questions

1. What is the purpose of the 'impact statement' in CPT?

To identify stuck points and trauma's impact on core life areas To record physical health conditions To summarize a client's life history To measure weekly progress in therapy

2. What key factor is identified as preventing recovery from trauma in CPT?

Avoidance Overexposure Medication Genetics

3. What is one main goal of writing a trauma account in CPT?

To permanently erase memories To avoid triggering reminders To focus only on positive events To integrate fragmented memories through exposure

4. Which brain regions are highlighted as central to trauma storage and response?

Amygdala and hippocampus Frontal lobe and hippocampus Cerebellum and brainstem Occipital lobe and thalamus

5. What does CPT stand for in the podcast discussion?

Cognitive Processing Therapy Cognitive Prevention Therapy Clinical Psychological Therapy Complex PTSD Treatment

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