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CPT Coach

CPT Coach app

An app for people who are experiencing ongoing PTSD symptoms.

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CPT Coach app	By US Department of Veterans Affairs
	Features Based on cognitive processing therapy (CPT) principles. Tasks. Reminders. Worksheets. Education and information.
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? Yes Require a login? No Have password protection? No Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

CPT app is for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be used together with guidance from a health professional. The app has education about PTSD symptoms and a step-by-step, session-by-session approach to following the assessments that correspond with each of week of CPT treatment.

The app also has a variety of prompts and reminders, from scheduling appointments to reminders for homework. For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.

PROS	CONS
✔ Easy to use and navigate your way around. ✔ Good clear graphics. ✔ Can also return to previous sessions. ✔ Session by session sequential structure is very useful. ✔ Good balance of theory and practice exercises. ✔ Informative readings. ✔ Clear to use and coordinate with client and therapist. ✔ Assessment tracks progress over time.	✘ Does not say what the assessment tool is. ✘ No statements regarding risk to clients or who the app is not suitable for. ✘ More complex concepts do require therapist input. ✘ References for further topic readings would be good.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Tina Earl, Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice
Date of review: May 2020
Version: 2.4 (2018)
Platform: Apple
Comments: This app is most useful for people who experiencing ongoing PTSD symptoms, to help them with processing trauma and recovery through decrease of intrusive thoughts and emotions. Addressing these strong effects may lead to escape and avoidance which thereby prevents their processing. Overall the app has good presentation, is user friendly and has good content – it is likely to appeal to users and provides a functional treatment tool.
Safety concerns: A cautionary statement is needed regarding who this app might not be suitable for, and a statement about personal safety and risk.
New Zealand relevance: Suitable for a New Zealand audience, but may not be appropriate for cultural groups unless adapted.

PTSD apps
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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This app has been reviewed by other independent websites:

CPT Coach(external link) PsyberGuide

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