Client-authored baseline
The client writes their own understanding of the event's cause and how it has affected beliefs about self, others, and the world.
Impact Statement for Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
The Impact Statement helps clients beginning CPT write their current beliefs about a traumatic event and its effects. Practitioners review the statement, identify themes, and preserve it for later discussion.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Practitioner review
The practitioner reads the original statement and adds private theme notes. The tool does not score the statement or identify themes automatically.
Revisit later
A later statement can be assigned separately. Both submissions remain available for a human comparison of beliefs over time.
Can the client save a draft?
Yes. On an assigned link, writing is saved for the client to resume before submission.
Does the tool score the statement?
No. The practitioner reviews the client's words and identifies treatment themes.