TTC Cognitive Processing Therapy 2

Question 1

In CPT, what is the primary purpose of the Impact Statement written at the beginning of treatment?

Accepted Answer

To elicit the client's beliefs about why the trauma occurred and its impact on their life

Answer

The Impact Statement asks clients to write about their understanding of why the trauma occurred and how it has affected their beliefs about themselves, others, and the world.

Question 2

Which cognitive distortion in CPT involves a client believing they must always be on alert because danger is everywhere following trauma?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization of danger

Answer

Overgeneralization of danger is a stuck point where the client inappropriately extends the threat experienced during trauma to all situations in their current environment.

Question 3

A CPT therapist notices a client repeatedly says 'I should have fought back.' Which technique is MOST appropriate to address this?

Accepted Answer

Socratic questioning to examine the evidence for and against the belief

Answer

Socratic questioning guides clients to examine the evidence supporting and refuting their stuck points without the therapist directly challenging or disputing the belief.

Question 4

What distinguishes CPT+ from the standard CPT protocol?

Accepted Answer

CPT+ incorporates a written trauma account in addition to cognitive worksheets

Answer

CPT+ includes the written trauma account (Stuck Point Log and account writing) in addition to the cognitive worksheets used in the standard CPT protocol.

Question 5

During which CPT session does the therapist typically introduce the concept of 'assimilation' vs. 'accommodation' vs. 'over-accommodation'?

Accepted Answer

Session 2, when explaining the cognitive model

Answer

The therapist introduces assimilation, accommodation, and over-accommodation in Session 2 when explaining how trauma affects beliefs and how the brain processes new information.

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TTC Cognitive Processing Therapy 2