The CPT Summit returns October 27–29, 2026, with a bold new focus: Beyond the Manual: CPT in the Real World.
In response to attendee feedback, this year’s Summit builds on the strength of the manual and brings it into practice—offering a rare opportunity to observe how core principles translate into real clinical moments. Through demonstrations, case-based learning and guided decision-making, you will experience how CPT unfolds when theory meets the realities of trauma treatment.
This global, virtual event brings together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, students, and individuals with lived experience, all united by a commitment to advancing evidence-based trauma treatment. With opportunities to earn CEUs, deepen your skills, and connect with leaders in the field, the CPT Summit is more than a conference—it’s a shared space for growth, learning, and meaningful progress.
Whether you’re new to CPT or advancing your expertise, join us for three energizing days and be part of the movement shaping the future of trauma care.
“The Summit has been fantastic! The quality of the speakers and content is just so consistently high. Also, I'm incredibly impressed with the time management of this conference. I wish more virtual and in-person events ran this smoothly! I hope this is an annual event. It's invaluable for those of us in the CPT community as clinicians, researchers, and educators. "
"This was amazing. I am so happy that CPT is getting the platform it deserves. it has changed the lives of the patients I have provided the treatment to."
Our 2026 schedule is in the works - updates on the way.
New Speakers are being added - check back for updates.
Dr. Patricia A. Resick
Dr. Resick is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University and Adjunct Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. A pioneer in PTSD treatment, she developed Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in 1988 and has led numerous clinical trials. Dr. Resick served as President of both the ISTSS and ABCT. She has won research and mentoring awards as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Trauma Division (56) of the APA, ISTSS, and ABCT.
Dr. Candice Monson
Dr. Monson is the Founder and CEO of Nellie Health and Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is recognized as an expert in traumatic stress and the use of individual and conjoint therapies for treating PTSD. Dr. Monson has published extensively on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of PTSD treatments. She has co-authored eight books, including comprehensive treatment manuals for Cognitive Processing Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioural Conjoint Therapy for PTSD.
Dr. Kathleen Chard
Dr. Kathleen Chard is the Director of the Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Training Institute and Director of the UC Health Stress Center at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Chard is recognized as an international expert on the assessment and treatment of PTSD and she is co-author of the CPT Treatment Manual. Dr. Chard has conducted numerous studies on the etiology and evidence-based treatment of PTSD in civilians, veterans and first responders.
