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Changing Beliefs about Trauma: A Qualitative Study of Cognitive Processing Therapy
Jennifer L Price1, Helen Z MacDonald2, Kathryn C Adair3
1Georgetown College,Georgetown,USA.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|December 17, 2014
Summary
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) improved participants' perspectives on trauma and their future. This qualitative study supports CPT's effectiveness in military-related PTSD cases.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Qualitative methods enhance understanding of therapy outcomes and mechanisms.
- Therapeutic interventions require rigorous evaluation for efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively examine outcomes of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for military-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- To explore the mechanisms of action for CPT in a randomized controlled trial setting.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of participant "impact statements" collected after sessions 1 and 11.
- Trained raters utilized a thematic coding scheme to analyze participant narratives.
Main Results:
- Positive shifts in participants' perspectives on trauma and future outlook were observed.
- Findings support the proposed mechanisms of change within CPT.
Conclusions:
- The study provides qualitative evidence supporting CPT's efficacy for military-related PTSD.
- Results have implications for theoretical frameworks and clinical applications of CPT.
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