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In-Person Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Co-Occurring Disorders (COD)


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Topic Areas:
Co-Occurring Disorders |  Trauma |  Substance Use Disorder
Categories:
In-Person Training |  MDHHS Approval Required
Presenter:
Christina DiChiara, Psy.D.
Duration:
2-Day
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront - Bay City, Michigan

Dates
Schedule at a glance



Description

Who Should Attend: This event is sponsored by the adult mental health block grant and substance use disorder (SUD) grant and is intended for persons who serve adults through the mental health and/or SUD provider network (PIHP’s/CMHSP’s/SUD and/or their contract agencies) in the state of Michigan (This funding does not include parents (adults) who have children/adolescents served through the CMHSP system). It contains content appropriate for CEOs, COOs, clinical directors, supervisors, case managers, clinicians, and any other clinical practitioners.

Training Description: CPT is a frontline, evidence-based psychotherapy for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CPT is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on addressing and reducing the symptoms of PTSD using traditional cognitive therapy methods, including Socratic dialogue, identifying cognitive distortions, and learning to challenge and adjust maladaptive cognitions that are keeping PTSD symptoms “stuck” for trauma survivors. CPT additionally includes education and focuses on five themes that are commonly difficult for PTSD survivors and are thematic of unhelpful beliefs about the meaning of a traumatic event, including safety, trust, power and control, esteem, and intimacy.

This workshop will include the following components:

  1. Overview of supporting evidence-base for CPT in treating both PTSD and PTSD with concurrent SUDs.
  2. Theoretical understanding from a CPT perspective, including that rationale for why some people develop PTSD after a traumatic event, how PTSD symptoms are maintained, and the goals of CPT.
  3. Overview of a typical course of individual CPT.
  4. Instruction about the session-by-session agenda and included treatment components/skills.
  5. Instruction about modifications for using CPT to treat PTSD in clients with comorbid SUD.
  6. Additional elaboration on topics special and essential to CPT, including defining and identifying “stuck points,” understanding and using Socratic questioning in therapy, and how to develop meaningful alternative beliefs to maladaptive cognitions.
  7. Introduction to the five theme modules of CPT and instruction on these themes.

Day One Agenda

8:30 – 9 a.m.

In-person training: Check-in and breakfast (provided)

9 a.m. – noon

(10:30 – 10:45 a.m. morning break)

Introductions, disclosures, course overview

Overview of CPT

Review diagnosis of PTSD and illustrate criteria necessary for diagnosis

Describe prevalence of comorbid PTSD and SUD

Summarize evidence-base for CPT

Describe and summarize how existing evidence and literature have informed CPT protocol, including evidence for CPT in treating PTSD and comorbid SUD

Present cognitive theory of PTSD

Question and answer period

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lunch (provided for in-person training)

1 – 2 p.m.

Present overview of the standard 12 session protocol for CPT

2 – 2:15 p.m.

Afternoon break

2:15 – 4 p.m.

Introduce rationale for CPT, core cognitive, and emotional concept

4 – 5 p.m.

Introduce and describe stuck points

Small group exercise: Is it a Stuck Point?

5 p.m.

End of Day One

 

Day Two Agenda

8:30 – 9 a.m.

In-person training: Check-in and breakfast (provided)

9 – 10 a.m.

Introduce Impact Statement exercise and practice identifying stuck points

10 a.m. – noon

(10:30 – 10:45 a.m. morning break)

Describe and elaborate on cognitive therapy methods used in CPT (from ABC worksheets up to Challenge Beliefs Worksheets)

Question and answer period

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lunch (provided for in-person training)

1 – 2 p.m.

Introduce trauma account and review goals and examples

2 – 3 p.m.

(2:30 – 2:45 p.m. afternoon break)

Describe modifications for addressing comorbid SUD with using CPT to treat PTSD

3 – 4 p.m.

Present the five theme modules of CPT and demonstrate the associated exercises

4 – 5 p.m.

Modifications and Multicultural Applications

Final Question and Answer period

5 p.m.

Training ends

Objectives

Objective 1

Define what CPT is as an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy for addressing the symptoms of PTSD.


Objective 2

Summarize the diagnosis of PTSD.


Objective 3

Understand basic prevalence of comorbid PTSD and SUD.


Objective 4

Distinguish CPT as an evidence-based treatment.


Objective 5

Summarize how the existing literature on CPT has informed the current CPT protocol.


Objective 6

Summarize cognitive theory for PTSD terms, including assimilation, over-accommodation, and accommodation.


Objective 7

Identify the general overview of the CPT protocol.


Objective 8

Describe the rationale for CPT and key concepts, such as natural vs manufactured emotions, the "just world" belief, assimilation, over-accommodation, and accommodation.


Objective 9

Define and recognize stuck points.


Objective 10

Identify stuck points as different from facts, feeling statements, and moral statements.


Objective 11

Describe the cognitive therapy methods used in CPT.


Objective 12

Describe the goal of a trauma account in CPT.


Objective 13

Identify essential modifications to CPT protocol with clients who have comorbid CPT and SUD.


Objective 14

Recall the five theme modules of CPT and recognize the individual exercises in CPT associated with each theme module.


Objective 15

Summarize how CPT can be adapted for unique cultural or ability considerations.


Credits


Social Work

Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 14 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.

 

 


MCBAP Specific

Substance Use Disorder Professionals: CMHA is approved by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). CMHA maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance Use Disorder professionals participating in this training may receive a maximum of 14 specific contact hours. It is important that attendees keep a copy of the conference program brochure containing the workshop descriptions along with their attendance record form. 


Attendance Only Record of Attendance: This certificate verifies attendance only. No continuing education credit is awarded with this certificate. CE-eligible certificates are available separately in the participant portal.

Handouts

Presenter

Christina DiChiara, Psy.D. Related Seminars and Products

Director of Education; Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Center for Anxiety and Behavior Change


Dr. Christina DiChiara is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is an expert in evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral and exposure therapies for trauma, the full raof anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive related disorders. She joined the Cefor Anxiety & Behavior Therapy in 2016 and currently serves as the Director of Education, overseeing the local and international training and dissemination of evidence-based therapies for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and PosttraumStress Disorder (PTSD).


Terms and Conditions

Payment Methods and Cancellation Policy

Terms and Conditions-

Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this policy.

No shows will not receive a refund.

Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund. Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund less the cancellation fee determined by the registration price below.

Training fee

Cancellation fee

$10-99

$10

$100-199

$25

$200 and over

$50

 

If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Education. 

Special Accommodations: We strive to make all trainings accessible. Accommodation requests (e.g., mobility assistance, interpreters, accessible materials) can be submitted during registration or by email at least 14 days before the training. We will make every reasonable effort to fulfill requests; however, some accommodations may require additional time or depend on vendor availability. We will attempt to support on-site or late requests when possible but cannot guarantee availability. 

National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.

Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this training event was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the training event or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website for resolution.

Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled, and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website for scheduling delays and event updates.

Permission to Record, Use Image or Representation: I give my permission for Community Mental Health Association of Michigan ("CMHA"), to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce my voice, image or likeness, and to use it in various formats and for the purposes within CMHA's mission of teaching, public service and patient care. Distribution methods may include, but are not limited to the classroom, television (including TV, broadcast, cable, and other), the Internet (including websites, webcasts and podcasts), print publications or other medium not existing or later created. CMHA retains the right not to use the footage for other than archival purposes. Any copyright protected works which I deliberately provide or otherwise include as part of a recording are either my own property or works for which I have the permission of the copyright owner to use in any way.

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BY SUBMITTING THIS REGISTRATION, I AM AGREEING TO CMHA’s TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

 


Registration Details

Registration Fee: $75. The in-person registration fee includes training materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments for two days.

Registration Deadline: Registration closes 14 business days prior to training for in-person events.

Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.

Venue Details

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront - One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708

Overnight rooms are available on July 22 and July 23 for $134 per night. Rates are per room per night and do not include taxes or assessments.

  • Individuals may provide proof of their organization’s tax-exempt status when making reservations if applicable.
  • Complimentary parking for overnight guests and training attendees is available.
  • To make overnight reservations:
    • Call 989-891-6000 and mention 2026 Cognitive Processing Therapy for Co-Occurring Disorders.
    • Reserve online.
  • All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
  • All reservations must be cancelled by 6:00PM on the day prior to your arrival date to avoid a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room and tax.
  • Reserve by July 1, 2026, to receive the group rate.
  • Check-in begins at 4 p.m. Check-out by 11 a.m.

 

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Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

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One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, Michigan 48708, United States
(989) 891-6000
www.hilton.com