The 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a 24/7 national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. For more information, visit 988Lifeline.org
If You Are In Crisis
If you are in immediate crisis, call 911 or the Counseling Center at 956.326.2230 and press 3 to speak with a crisis counselor now.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
What is CPT?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is one specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is a 12-session psychotherapy for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CPT teaches participants how to evaluate and change the upsetting thoughts they have had since experiencing a traumatic experience. By changing their thoughts, participants can change how they feel.
How Does it Work?
Skills Learning
Trauma can change the way people think about themselves and the world. Some may believe that they are to blame for what happened or that the world is a dangerous place. These kinds of thoughts keep people stuck in PTSD and cause them to miss out on things they used to enjoy. CPT teaches individuals a new way to handle these upsetting thoughts. In CPT, clients will learn skills that can help them decide whether there are more helpful ways to think about their trauma. Clients will learn how to examine whether the facts support their thought or do not support their thought.
Interested In Signing Up?
Individuals interested in participating must:
- Be registered as a TAMIU student
- Be 18 years old or older
- Complete a screening with a counselor to determine eligibility
- Contact student counseling services at 956.326.2230 or stop by our office located in Student Center 128
Contact Us
Office of Student Counseling and Disability Services
5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041