On this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Ray and Paul chat with award winning authors Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman and Dr. Stefanie LoSavio about their new book, "Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery." We dive into the world of CPT, a proven treatment method for PTSD, and discover how it can be applied from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we learn about challenging beliefs about trauma, overcoming stuck points, and finding lasting relief with this insightful guide. Don't miss out on this informative discussion in this Master in Practice episode: Getting Unstuck from PTSD with Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman and Dr. Stefanie LoSavio.

Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery won second place as Book of Year in the Consumer Health Category from the American Journal of Nursing. Praise for Getting Unstuck: “For patients with PTSD who are willing to do the hard work of recovery on their own, and especially those who can’t afford individual therapy, this book offers real help. The exercises are clear and easy to understand, if emotionally difficult. The authors remain encouraging throughout, as if to say to readers, “You can do this.”

Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery is a finalist for INDIES Book of Year in the Self-Help category. Awards will be announced in June 2024!

Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery was reviewed in the Journal of Contemporary Psychology! Praise for Getting Unstuck: “An outstanding self-help re-imagining of the Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) model, intended to be used by individuals seeking help for PTSD. This self-guided CPT workbook is suffused with rich and plentiful examples inspired by the authors’ expert experiences with hundreds of survivors of traumatic experiences….The authors do a phenomenal job converting a jam-packed intervention into an accessible format for readers without leaving out any components from the original treatment. This resource also fills a critical gap in treatment access by increasing opportunities for individuals around the globe to access CPT, especially in situations where seeing a therapist weekly is not possible due to financial or other logistical constraints…. [This book] may also serve as valuable supplemental reading for trainees and even seasoned clinicians because it is written in such an easily understandable manner and includes so many useful, client-facing vignettes, worksheet explanations, and possible questions to ask. Given the need for additional resources for individuals who may not have access to a therapist, the authors are commended for undertaking the creation of this much-needed, comprehensive, yet accessible workbook for those seeking help for PTSD.”