The Core Ideas Of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

The core ideas of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), utilizes cognitive therapy techniques to focus on faulty thought related to traumatic events. It is theorized that individuals who develop PTSD following an exposure to a traumatic event experience significant disruptions in preexisting beliefs. CPT can be conducted in both individual and group settings or a combination of the two. As a working student, due to other responsibilities often time I neglect my own well-being. I certainly agree with the author that graduate student should be encouraged to seek social support from classmates and supervisors throughout the training. Unfortunately not as simple to seek support from a classmate since everyone is busy with his or her own lives. However, it is useful to be “reminded” over-and–over about self-awareness, self-care program and strategies. As the author suggests, therapist should be encouraged to frequently debrief with colleague when running into difficult case. I think in a workplace a bit easier to “went” or seek for advice from a colleague or supervisor. I believe it is recommended/required to seek advice when is …show more content…
Also, suggest to deal with our painful thoughts and feelings effectively. Particularly, as a therapist working with sexually abused client(s) regardless of a personal experience it is vital to understand, validate the trauma and deliver effective therapy. Studying more about avoidance and its impact helps me to be mindful in such situation. Promote to develop awareness of my own reaction to the past experience. According to the author, avoidance is a primary coping mechanism in the aftermath of trauma, which can be detrimental that causes more internal impairment than help. In the worst scenario, avoidance results in substance abuse, self-injury, and social withdrawal (Burrow,