How Effective Is Cognitive Processing Therapy
Results Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Were Equally Effective at Reducing Total Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist Scores. Veterans...
Results Cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure were equally effective at reducing total Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist scores. Veterans who completed therapy reported significantly larger reductions in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist than patients who did not complete therapy.
What is the success rate for cognitive processing therapy?
In a community-based RCT, 58% of clients completed all 12 sessions of CPT. Most treatment noncompletion occurred between sessions two and five. Clients who improved at a greater rate attended more sessions. The average client needed to attend at least 10 sessions for favorable outcomes.
Who benefits from cognitive processing therapy?
CPT is more effective in adults but can be used for ages fourteen and older. It has been shown effective in reducing PTSD symptoms. This type of therapy has been used for people who have been a witness to violence or death, people who have been through physical and sexual abuse, accidents, threats, and military combat.
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