Part 2: Group consultation in cognitive processing therapy for PTSD (English) — 2025
Overview
The Atlas Institute is offering a two-part training on cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to licensed/registered service providers working in mental health who care for Veterans and Veteran Families in Canada. The cost for this training is covered by the Atlas Institute for eligible service providers who register and are approved (see details in Training fees).
This two-part training includes:
- Part 1: Workshop on CPT for PTSD (4 half-days; more info)
- Part 2: Regular group consultations with an expert in CPT (20 weeks)
Continue reading to learn more about group consultations, including how to register.
Registration for group consultation will open after the workshop is complete.
About CPT
CPT for PTSD is a recommended first-line therapy in current treatment guidelines worldwide. There are four primary targets in CPT:
- Psychoeducation about PTSD from a cognitive perspective
- Cognitive behavioural self-monitoring
- Cognitive interventions specific to trauma appraisals
- Cognitive interventions aimed at overgeneralized beliefs emanating from traumatization
For more information about CPT, please visit the CPT for PTSD website.
You can also visit our webpage developed for Veterans and their Families wanting to learn more about CPT and what to expect during treatment.
Training fees
The Atlas Institute is covering the cost of the CPT for PTSD group consultations for approved registrants. There will be no cost to participants, subject to eligibility.
Registration
Please complete the online form to register for group consultations with an expert in CPT.
Registration for group consultation will open after the workshop is complete.
This opportunity is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who attended the CPT for PTSD workshop offered by the Atlas Institute in March 2025 will be given priority. After you submit your registration form, you will be notified within 10 business days whether your registration has been accepted. Please do not make scheduling or other arrangements until you have received confirmation of your acceptance.
Group consultation details
Group consultations include consultation calls during which cases are discussed with a CPT consultant in efforts to increase trainees’ knowledge of the protocol and its delivery.
Consultation is an important part of becoming a rostered CPT Provider. As clinicians begin to deliver CPT in their practice, it is inevitable that questions and situations will arise which clinicians new to CPT will need assistance to navigate. Consultation connects clinicians to expert CPT consultants who can help answer clinical questions and provide support and feedback to help ensure that clinicians are confident and competent delivering CPT.
Group consultations will take place weekly via Zoom for Healthcare. Each consultation session is led by a CPT consultant. CPT consultants are licensed mental health clinicians who have training and extensive experience in the delivery of CPT.
Group CPT consultation structure:
- Number of sessions offered: 20
- Session duration: 60 minutes
- Frequency of sessions: Weekly
- Delivery: Online via Zoom for Healthcare
- Language: English
Included with the group consultation on CPT:
- Assignment of an approved CPT consultant
- Initial coordination of CPT Consultant and clinician(s)
- Up to 60 minutes of live consultation each week
- Administration of consultation documentation
- Documentation processing and updates to clinician status as outlined on the Achieving provider status webpage
Group consultations will be hosted on Zoom for Healthcare. Participants will receive an invitation with instructions specific to your group prior to the first session.
Please ensure that you have a stable Internet connection (broadband wired or wireless — 3G or 4G/LTE), speakers and microphone (built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth). To ensure connectivity, please ensure your Zoom App is up-to-date. If you have an older version of Zoom, it may not be compatible. You can download the latest version here.
There is space available for 32 participants.
Four groups will be offered. Each group will have a maximum of eight participants.
Participants in the CPT for PTSD workshop offered by the Atlas Institute in March 2025 will receive priority. However, your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited.
Group consultations contribute to the achievement of CPT Provider status. Attendance at a minimum of 15 consultation sessions is required for group consultation. For more information about achieving CPT Provider status, please visit the CPT for PTSD website.
Treatment developers Drs. Resick, Chard and Monson have a roster of clinicians who have completed training and consultation requirements to become a CPT Provider or CPT Quality Provider. Being listed on the roster will increase your visibility and credibility to clients and fellow clinicians who are seeking a CPT provider.
About the trainer
More information on trainers to come.
Eligibility requirements
This training is intended for licensed/registered service providers working in mental health who care for Veterans or Veteran Families in Canada. Trainees working under a licensed/registered service provider in Canada are also eligible to apply.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have completed the official two full-day or four half-day workshop in CPT for PTSD led by certified CPT trainers.
- Be able to commit to attending sessions on a weekly basis for the duration of the group consultations.
- Provide care to Veterans and Veteran Families* [Veterans from the Canadian Armed Forces and former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members].
- You must have a Veteran in your current caseload.
- The insurance provider your client uses is not a determining factor for eligibility (e.g. Veterans can use their own private insurance or insurance through Veterans Affairs Canada).
- Service providers who only care for active military or RCMP members are not eligible. Clients that are transitioning out of the military but are still currently an active member do not count towards the Veteran eligibility requirement.
- Have at least one active case or anticipate having an active case during the group consultation period.
- “Active cases” refers to having clients with PTSD for whom you are currently providing care.
- Be a licensed/registered service provider or a licensed/registered service provider in supervised practice working in mental health. For example: counsellor; marriage and Family therapist; nurse practitioner; occupational therapist; physician; psychiatrist; psychologist; psychotherapist; registered nurse; registered psychiatric nurse; social worker. If you do not see yourself in this list, please contact us to see if you’re eligible.
- Your licence must include psychotherapy in the scope of practice.
- Please note that regulatory bodies differ in each province and territory and the scope of practice and authorized client populations for each profession may vary as a result.
- Currently live and provide care in Canada.
- Be able to participate in the group consultations in English.
We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. The Atlas Institute is attentive to the diversity of our network and invites you to self-identify if you wish during registration. Responses from applicants who self-identify during the registration process will only be shared with training organizers at the Atlas Institute. Groups include:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
- Member of a group(s) that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin
- Persons who identify as women
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions
The Atlas Institute is committed to supporting an accessible environment for participants attending trainings offered through the Atlas Institute. Part of this commitment includes offering supports such as American Sign Language interpreters or captionists during the training.
