Areas CPT commonly addresses:

1. Safety

   • "Nowhere is safe."

2. Trust

   • "No one can be trusted."

3. Power and Control

   • "I have no control over my life."

4. Esteem

   • "I'm worthless."

5. Intimacy

   • "I can never be close to anyone again."

Research shows CPT can help:

• Reduce PTSD symptoms

• Decrease anxiety and depression

• Lower feelings of guilt and shame

• Improve relationships

• Increase overall quality of life

Who can benefit?

CPT is commonly used for people who have experienced:

• Military combat

• Sexual assault

• Physical assault

• Childhood abuse

• Serious accidents

• Natural disasters

• Other traumatic events

DBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, cope with stress, and reduce harmful behaviors.

DBT often includes:

Individual Therapy

You work one-on-one with a therapist to address specific challenges and apply DBT skills to real-life situations.

Skills Training

Participants learn and practice DBT skills in a structured setting.

Between-Session Support

Coaching or support to help clients apply skills when difficult situations arise.

DBT is commonly used for:

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• PTSD

• Eating disorders

• Substance use disorders

• Self-harm behaviors

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviors

• Emotion regulation difficulties

The goal is not to eliminate stress responses but to help people:

• Recognize their nervous system states.

• Understand what triggers them.

• Learn ways to return to a sense of safety and connection.

• Increase resilience and flexibility.

Therapists may help clients notice bodily sensations such as:

• Breathing patterns

• Heart rate changes

• Muscle tension

• Feelings of connection or disconnection

Polyvagal-informed therapy may be used with people experiencing:

• PTSD and trauma

• Chronic stress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Emotional dysregulation

• Attachment and relationship difficulties

Nature-Assisted Activities may include:

• Walking in forests or parks

• Gardening

• Hiking

• Outdoor mindfulness exercises

• Nature observation

• Conservation activities

The therapist may incorporate nature into sessions or simply encourage structured time outdoors.

Animal- Assisted Activities may include:

• Petting a therapy dog during counseling

• Practicing emotional regulation while interacting with an animal

• Learning communication and trust through caring for an animal

These interventions are commonly used to support individuals experiencing:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress and burnout

• PTSD

• Grief

• Attention and concentration difficulties

They may also help:

• Provide comfort and companionship

• Reduce feelings of isolation

• Encourage emotional expression

• Enhance feelings of safety and security

• Decrease stress responses

• Build confidence and trust

• Promote calmness during stressful situations

• Improve communication skills

• Strengthen self-confidence

• Foster trust over time