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The culmination of more than 25 years of clinical work and research, this is the authoritative presentation of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Written by the treatment’s developers, the book includes session-by-session guidelines for implementation, complete with extensive sample dialogues and 40 reproducible client handouts. It explains the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of CPT and discusses how to adapt the approach for specific populations, such as combat veterans, sexual assault survivors, and culturally diverse clients. The large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day use. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

CPT is endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD.

See also Getting Unstuck from PTSD by Patricia A. Resick, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, and Stefanie T. LoSavio, which presents CPT in a guided self-help format for trauma survivors.

18 reviews for Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual

  1. teri
    August 19, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars required reading for course
    expensive but good
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    K Porter
    October 31, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough
    Great addition to my clinical practice!
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    Jenn Reaves
    June 14, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best session by session guide for clinicians
    This manual breaks down CPT session by session and comes with handouts easily shared with clients. I used it for virtual sessions and loved the electr...More
    This manual breaks down CPT session by session and comes with handouts easily shared with clients. I used it for virtual sessions and loved the electronic version of handouts that I could share screen with clients. Perfect step by step guide for clinicians!
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    Jeremiah French
    May 18, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Great book
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    Ted
    October 10, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars CPT
    Best manual with clear & detailed clinical interventions. CPT has been extremely effective for my clients with PTSD.
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    JS
    October 7, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, excellent manual
    This is a great book for learning CPT. I'm already well versed in CBT, which is similar, so it was easy to follow along and learn CPT. Many of the too...More
    This is a great book for learning CPT. I'm already well versed in CBT, which is similar, so it was easy to follow along and learn CPT. Many of the tools have works really well for my patients, I would highly recommend this as a great supplement for any other CPT course you are taking.
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    Callista Shrum
    March 29, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for counseling
    Very pleased with this book. Gave me another resource for the work I do.
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    Patricia F.
    August 20, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Great book that is excellent with the training
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    kelly
    February 22, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book!
    I use this all the time in my CPT groups for Veterans.
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    Ryn0Cer0s
    December 27, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars The latest update for a great therapy for PTSD.
    I love using CPT for PTSD. This manual is, of course, for properly trained clinicians, not a lay person. The elimination of the written account in thi...More
    I love using CPT for PTSD. This manual is, of course, for properly trained clinicians, not a lay person. The elimination of the written account in this, newer, version makes it even better. I have seen dramatic results in symptom reduction in my clients.
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    Lucian Stamps
    August 17, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instructional
    Great read. Useful for building a therapeutic library and treatment resources.
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    drchuck
    March 17, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars DR CHUCK
    EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL BOOK, BUT YOU MUST TAKE THE COURSE TO BE CERTIFIED BEFORE DELIVERING THIS THERAPY
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    S. Bright
    October 22, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars CPT Works
    I am using this book for a class. I have found it very detailed for the clinician. I do wonder when we will dispense with paper and pencil and utili...More
    I am using this book for a class. I have found it very detailed for the clinician. I do wonder when we will dispense with paper and pencil and utilize an app for this therapy. It would seem important for PTSD, especially males?
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    TaShara
    February 1, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book and this theory
    Both this book and this theory really speak so well to the needs of my client. Without the blame through incidental verbiage that can be present in so...More
    Both this book and this theory really speak so well to the needs of my client. Without the blame through incidental verbiage that can be present in some theory, CPT allows processing as well as progress.
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    Colleen
    January 28, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource for clinicians
    Fantastic resource for clinicians! Easy-to-follow guide with great worksheets and exercises. Would recommend for any clinician working with trauma.
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    Sunninotinwa
    January 26, 2018
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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    Wolfen
    August 7, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent manual for the clinician
    This is the civilian version of their manual for the VA clinicians to use with their clients who suffer from PTSD. This is a manual for clinicians us...More
    This is the civilian version of their manual for the VA clinicians to use with their clients who suffer from PTSD. This is a manual for clinicians use. This book has all of the clinical trial references and documentation in the first couple chapters and it is impressive. As a psychotherapist I have begun to use this manual with my clients and am experiencing good results so far. I am looking forward to using all of the resources in this manual with all of my clients who suffer from PTSD. I can also see how CPT would be useful for Acute Stress Disorder as well. Maybe even depression.
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    Becky R
    May 21, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great updates!
    As a therapist who has been using CPT prior to this update, I'm thrilled to see some of these revisions and new handouts on stuck points, the star mod...More
    As a therapist who has been using CPT prior to this update, I'm thrilled to see some of these revisions and new handouts on stuck points, the star model of trust, responsibility versus blame, etc. it's a great investment for therapists and this treatment has been a game-changer for my clients. Definitely recommend.
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