The CPT Patient Workbook is a comprehensive, trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) resource designed to help adults process and recover from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Developed by Drs. Patricia A. Resick, Candice M. Monson, and Kathleen M. Chard, this clinically backed workbook is part of an evidence-based treatment programme known as Cognitive Processing Therapy, widely used in both civilian and veteran mental health settings.
Through structured exercises, reflection prompts, and step-by-step worksheets, the workbook supports people in identifying unhelpful trauma-related beliefs (known as Stuck Points), challenging distorted thinking patterns, and reducing emotional distress linked to past trauma.
What this workbook includes:
Psychoeducation on PTSD symptoms and trauma recovery
Impact Statement writing to explore personal meaning and effects of trauma
ABC Worksheets to link events, beliefs, and emotional consequences
Challenging Questions and Stuck Point Logs to examine negative thinking
Patterns of Problematic Thinking Worksheets
Tools to explore self-blame, trust, safety, esteem, and control
Exercises to support emotion identification and cognitive restructuring
Sample completed worksheets and guidance for self-reflection
This CPT workbook is ideal for:
Adults struggling with PTSD, trauma, or complex grief
Therapists and counsellors using evidence-based trauma therapy
Veterans, survivors of abuse, or those affected by violence
Individuals in CBT, EMDR, or trauma-focused therapy programmes
Mental health services, support groups, and clinical settings
Whether you are working through trauma on your own or alongside a therapist, this free PTSD workbook gives you powerful tools to understand your trauma, challenge harmful beliefs, and rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and self-worth.
