Cognitive therapies have a similar layout. They work on a triangle in which you identify the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that arise from thoughts or emotions. When you are looking at or identifying the thoughts, the differences in CBT between vs CPT are as follows:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) has you looking at distortions, thinking errors, and core beliefs. Very similar to CPT- Cognitive processing Therapy, where you identify the thought, but it also identifies any stuck points (deeper than core beliefs) and manufactured or covering emotions.

CBT is widely applied for anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and other diagnoses, especially in teens and children who grasp the triangle model. CPT is specifically aimed at trauma, trauma responses, and actions or reactions to trauma, providing a more targeted focus.

Both therapies are good for understanding your emotions and how to stop thinking. They can both be used to address deeper issues that may relate to many childhood traumas, recent trauma, and identifying your behaviors.

CBT is widely practiced, though its skills may fade over time. The central aim is to remember the triangle and catch thinking errors, enabling you to adjust your thoughts and change associated emotions. This will ultimately influence behaviors. If you previously struggled, revisiting CBT could help, as these skills require practice to master.

We teach CBT in a way that connects to your life, ensuring practical application and lasting change. By helping you remember the triangle and techniques, you can continually use these tools to support your well-being.