Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD ~ Paperback ~ Patricia A. Resick

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 38 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.Author BiographyPatricia 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 PTSD from the ISTSS, the Leadership Award from the Association for Veterans Affairs Psychologist Leaders, the Outstanding Contributions 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 Trauma Psychologist of the Year Award from the Canadian Psychological Association, the Outstanding Mentor Award from the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Award for Excellence in Academic 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 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 Clinical Excellence 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. Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Release Date Australia: January 10th, 2017