Table 1.

Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program for PTSD

Module	Topic	Goals	# of Sessions
1	Introduction	Engage client in program Provide treatment overview	1
2	Crisis Plan Review	Decide on a crisis plan with client Clarify with client’s treatment team plan for managing any crises	1
3	Psychoeducation Part I: Core Symptoms of PTSD	Help client understand the nature of PTSD Make information relevant to client’s own experience of symptoms	1-2
4	Breathing Retraining	Improve client’s ability to manage tension and anxiety associated with PTSD	1+
5	Psychoeducation Part II: Associated Symptoms of PTSD	Help client understand how other problems and symptoms are related to PTSD & trauma	1-2
6	Cognitive Restructuring Part I: Common Styles of Thinking	Establish relationship between thoughts and feelings Discuss role of life experiences, including trauma, in causing thoughts and beliefs Teach client how to recognize common but incorrect thinking patterns that lead to distress	1-3
7	Cognitive Restructuring Part II: The Five Steps of Cognitive Restructuring	Teach client step-by-step process for using cognitive restructuring when distressed: Describe situation Identify strongest feeling, Identify thought underlying feeling, Challenge thought Take action by either changing thought or making a plan to deal with the situation Help client first practice using cognitive restructuring to deal with distressing feelings Then help client use cognitive restructuring to deal with trauma-related thoughts and beliefs	7+
8	Generalization Training & Termination	Bring treatment to closure Conduct session where client explains cognitive restructuring to case manager Ease transition from PTSD treatment to care as usual with treatment team	2