PTSD: National Center for PTSD
What’s the Latest in Cognitive Processing Therapy? Updates in Research and Practice
Continuing Education
This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.
What’s the Latest in Cognitive Processing Therapy? Updates in Research and Practice
- Date Created: 08/07/2025
- Time to Complete: 1 hour
- Credits: ANCC, APA, ASWB, ACCME, NBCC, Other Orgs
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Course Series: PTSD 101
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Description
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy used to effectively treat PTSD. Recent research findings inform our understanding of predictors of outcomes, treatment of comorbidities, alternative delivery methods and effectiveness of CPT in international samples. CPT clinical practice recommendations incorporate these findings.
This online course provides mental health clinicians with updated knowledge of the research evidence supporting CPT. The authors discuss clinical practice developments to enhance implementation of CPT. The discussion draws from the 2nd Edition of the CPT manual, which emphasizes developing a strong understanding of CPT case conceptualization, along with CPT-specific strategies to address engagement. Clinicians will learn to better address individual concerns to delivering effective CPT for a wide range of patients.
Goals and Objectives
- Explain the changes in the 2nd Edition of the Cognitive Processing Therapy Manual to improve provision of CPT.
- Identify 3 research findings that help us understand CPT delivery and impact on outcomes.
- Describe best practices with respect to CPT treatment length, frequency, and practice assignments.
