Cognitive Processing Therapy Challenging Questions Worksheet
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What Are the Theories Behind This Worksheet?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of psychotherapy that mainly involves a structured approach to help individuals understand and challenge negative thought patterns related to their traumatic and distressing experiences.
The goal is to modify and reframe these cognitive abortions, promoting healing and symptom reduction.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
The purpose of this worksheet is to aid individuals in utilizing structured exercises to grasp how modifying thought patterns can regulate emotions. Techniques involve reevaluating challenging situations to diminish anger or anxiety and emphasizing reasons for positive emotions like happiness or calmness.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
This worksheet is formulated to help you challenge and process your distressing thoughts related to any traumatic event. Follow through the sections and answer the 13 questions to develop deep insight into your thought processes and identify areas for cognitive restructuring for your emotional regulation.
