Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual 1st Edition

Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual 1st Edition
by Patricia A. Resick PhD (Author), Candice M. Monson PhD (Author), Kathleen M. Chard PhD (Author) - December 26, 2016

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 Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

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Product Details
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (December 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1462528643
ISBN-13: 978-1462528646
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 10.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Author This Book

Patricia A. Resick, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She originally developed cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in 1988 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she founded the Center for Trauma Recovery and was an Endowed Professor. Dr. Resick has served as president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). She is a recipient of the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in the field of traumatic stress from the ISTSS, the Leadership Award from the Association of VA Psychologist Leaders, the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual for Educational/Training Award from the ABCT, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.

Candice M. Monson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A Fellow of both the American and Canadian Psychological Associations, she is a recipient of the Traumatic Stress Psychologist of the Year Award from the Canadian Psychological Association, the Distinguished Mentorship Award from the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Award for Excellence in Professional Training from the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs. Dr. Monson is well known for her research on interpersonal factors in traumatization and the development, testing, and dissemination of treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including cognitive processing therapy and cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD.

Kathleen M. Chard, PhD, is Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati. As the VA Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Implementation Director, Dr. Chard oversees the dissemination of CPT to VA clinicians across the United States. She is an associate editor of the Journal of Traumatic Stress and a board member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr. Chard is a recipient of the Mark Wolcott Award for Excellence in Clinical Care Leadership from the VA and the Heroes of Military Medicine Award from the United Service Organization. Known for her research on dissemination and clinical implementation of evidence-based treatments for civilians and veterans, she is the creator of the CPT for Sexual Abuse manual.