• Author:

    Shannon Wiltsey-Stirman, Ph.D., ABPP &
    Stefanie LoSavio, Ph.D., ABPP

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • CREDIT(S)

    1

  • Video

    1 hour

Getting Unstuck from PTSD 

In this episode of the Psyched to Practice podcast, Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner explore key insights from the book Getting Unstuck from PTSD with co-authors Dr. Shannon Wiltsey-Stirman and Dr. Stephanie LoSavio. The conversation offers a deep dive into Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and its application for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The discussion presents practical strategies clinicians can use to help clients process traumatic experiences and foster recovery, highlighting structured cognitive exercises and guided self-reflection. Through real-world examples and an accessible overview of CPT principles, this episode provides mental health professionals with valuable tools to enhance their clinical effectiveness in working with trauma-affected individuals.  

Course Objectives:

1. Explain the core principles and structure of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD.  
2. Describe how structured cognitive exercises support trauma processing and recovery.  
3. Identify strategies for guiding clients through self-reflection to challenge and reframe trauma-related beliefs.  

Author Name and credentials

Shannon Wiltsey-Stirman, Ph.D., ABPP, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Her work focuses on the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychological treatments, with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. Dr. Stirman’s extensive research in innovative delivery methods for mental health care, including technology-based interventions, enhances accessibility to effective treatments. Her expertise in both practice and research makes her a valuable resource for clinicians seeking practical strategies in trauma recovery.

Stefanie LoSavio, Ph.D., ABPP, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Associate Director of the STRONG STAR Training Initiative. Dr. LoSavio specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapies for trauma-related disorders. Her innovative work focuses on enhancing clinician training to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based treatments in diverse clinical settings. With a deep understanding of patient-centered approaches, Dr. LoSavio contributes significantly to the development of practical tools that empower both clinicians and clients in the therapeutic process.
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.
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