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COGNITIVE
PROCESSING
THERAPY
An Effective Method to Deal with Traumatic Experiences
Finding Resolution from Trauma
Unprocessed
trauma can be
problematic
and debilitating,
Traumatic events that result in anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) can have a big impact on a person’s life. Though the feelings and
emotions might be strong, treatment modalities such as Cognitive Processing
Therapy (CPT) are designed to approach the problem in a realistic manner
but Cognitive
while making progress possible through a series of steps. Having this in mind,
Processing
Foundations Recovery Network’s individual and group therapy programs have
Therapy can
help.
implemented CPT in an effort to encourage the healthy processing of traumatic
events, replacing repression and avoidance with effective ways to resolve negative
feelings and memories.
It is possible
to overcome
the feeling of
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being stuck or
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overwhelmed.
Gaining Understanding to Recognize
the Problem
Education is our first goal for patients and families
regarding the characteristics of trauma symptoms
and treatment and why this specific approach is
useful and necessary. CPT gently removes the barrier
of avoiding anything related to the traumatic event,
allowing healthy processing of memories to begin
while recognizing that this will lead to recovery.
Early in treatment, patients are supported as they
become able to identify erroneous beliefs that might
be causing setbacks in the recovery process. These
thoughts and beliefs might include distorted views
of the world and even of themselves as a result of the
traumatic event. Formal processing becomes possible
once the main obstacles to healing are identified.
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Skills to Challenge Negative Thoughts and Feelings
Our use of Cognitive Processing Therapy helps patients take control of their own feelings and emotions by
processing and resolving strong emotions that might be causing shame, guilt, self-blame and other distressing
conditions. This therapy includes written or conversational exercises where the patient learns to take into
account the context of the event, why it happened, his or her real role in the event and what is stopping the
emotional processing from achieving natural closure.
Throughout this process, all of our therapists are trained to provide necessary care with the specific needs
of each patient in mind. Our clinicians are able to teach needed skills so patients may evaluate and change
their beliefs related to their past traumatic experiences. Any distorted views are then addressed to promote
a healthier view of the world, other people around them and themselves. By knowing how to react to future
triggers and reminders of the event, patients become empowered to regain trust and self-esteem and to
maintain a good quality of life.
Our certified clinicians and time-tested intensive therapy
programs provide evidence of lasting results, leading to
healthier and more productive lives for our patients.
Finding Real Recovery
About Foundations
Recovery Network
Cognitive Processing Therapy is part
Foundations Recovery
Network is recognized
as the premier leader in
integrated treatment for
co-occurring addiction and
mental health concerns.
Our award-winning model
combines evidence-based
addiction treatment with
innovative therapies for
emotional and mental health
to address co-occurring
disorders effectively.
Results demonstrate that
FRN patients are twice as
likely to maintain sobriety
one year post-treatment
compared to those who
attend traditional programs.
effort to treat anxiety disorders. It is
of Foundations Recovery Network’s
an effective method for processing
memories and emotions related to
traumatic events. Our patients learn
how to
take control of how they feel
and how they react to memories related
to those events by processing suppressed
emotions and allowing for natural closure.
The modalities we use in our treatment
programs promote and encourage
health for each patient. No matter
how big or overwhelming an emotion
or past event might seem, recovery
is possible. You can benefit from
Cognitive Processing Therapy and a
compassionate, caring environment.
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