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Cognitive Processing vs Psychotherapy: The role of Relationship in Effective Care
November 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
2 Session Study Group | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) was developed in the 1980s when PTSD was just becoming a recognized diagnosis. First created to treat women who experienced sexual trauma, as most of the treatments at the time were focused on PTSD secondary to combat, CPT is now recognized to be highly effective in treating most types of traumas. The “Ten Sessions” This American Life Podcast follows the CPT journey of a writer for the New York Times magazine, including snippets from her ten CPT sessions around her sexual trauma and her commentary about what the treatment was like for her. In discussing the podcast, we will review the rationale behind CPT, details of the skills taught in session, and treatment outcomes. We will explore the many similarities and differences between CPT and psychodynamic psychotherapy. The second part of the salon will cover non-traditional adjuncts to trauma treatment including trauma-sensitive yoga and a collaboration with the Blanton Museum for in vivo outings in group CPT to enhance social connectivity. We will explore how to help clients imagine a life after trauma without fear and worry and how the relationship between therapist and client can be that bridge to freedom.