Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Capella University
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in treating rape victims suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental disorder that affects individuals emotionally, behaviorally, and psychologically. PTSD estimated to affect about 7% of Americans in a lifetime. The content of this paper is to analyze the history of CPT and how when used appropriately, it decreases PTSD symptoms. Additionally, this paper will include evidence in research using CPT amongst individuals with PTSD. In conclusion, this paper provides a mock initial therapy session with a fictitious client who has been the victim of rape and has been diagnosed with PTSD.
It is projected that about half of the general population in the United States have at one point in their lives experienced a traumatic event (Kessler, Sonnega, Bromet, Hughes, & Rawlings, 1995). A majority of this population will develop a clinically diagnosed disorder known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A great amount of research and data demonstrates effective theory models such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is vital for victims of sexual rape to successfully overcome PTSD.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety problem that progresses in victims of traumatic events ("American Psychological Association ", 2013). Victims of PTSD may relive traumatic events through intrusive memories, flashbacks and nightmares. Consequently, victims may avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma, have anxious feelings and have their lives disrupted ("American Psychological Association ", 2013). One of the traumas most commonly associated with PTSD are rape and sexual molestation among women (Kessler, Sonnega, & Bromet, 1995). Rape is defined as
Capella University
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in treating rape victims suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental disorder that affects individuals emotionally, behaviorally, and psychologically. PTSD estimated to affect about 7% of Americans in a lifetime. The content of this paper is to analyze the history of CPT and how when used appropriately, it decreases PTSD symptoms. Additionally, this paper will include evidence in research using CPT amongst individuals with PTSD. In conclusion, this paper provides a mock initial therapy session with a fictitious client who has been the victim of rape and has been diagnosed with PTSD.
It is projected that about half of the general population in the United States have at one point in their lives experienced a traumatic event (Kessler, Sonnega, Bromet, Hughes, & Rawlings, 1995). A majority of this population will develop a clinically diagnosed disorder known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A great amount of research and data demonstrates effective theory models such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is vital for victims of sexual rape to successfully overcome PTSD.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety problem that progresses in victims of traumatic events ("American Psychological Association ", 2013). Victims of PTSD may relive traumatic events through intrusive memories, flashbacks and nightmares. Consequently, victims may avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma, have anxious feelings and have their lives disrupted ("American Psychological Association ", 2013). One of the traumas most commonly associated with PTSD are rape and sexual molestation among women (Kessler, Sonnega, & Bromet, 1995). Rape is defined as
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