Comparing Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD Treatment

The chapter explores the differences between Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) in treating PTSD, highlighting how CPT focuses on challenging negative thoughts while PE involves reliving the traumatic event. It also touches on incorporating cognitive therapy post-exposures and debates about the effectiveness of EMDR. The discussion emphasizes the importance of therapists addressing assimilated 'stuck points' before over-accommodated ones for better treatment outcomes.