CPT Summit 2026

Beyond the Manual:  CPT in the Real World

Experience CPT as it’s practiced - where the manual meets the moment, and clinical skills take shape through real-world application.

Early Bird Pricing $275 until June 1, 2026


Hosted by:  Nellie Education
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October 27-29, 2026

12:00-5:00pm EST

Virtual Workshop

Live/Virtual Workshop

13.5 hours of CEU

Approved by the American and Canadian Psychological Associations

Pricing

$299.00 CND/$218 USD*

*U.S. pricing reference only, based on a 0.73 USD exchange rate (January 2026).
Student discount available with valid ID. Email education@nelliehealth.com 
What you are going to learn

Summit 2026

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.

A Global Virtual Gathering:

  • Case-based learning
  • An opportunity to get behind the work that drives meaningful change
  • Real techniques, real decisions and hands on role play
  • Your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow within a vibrant, inclusive community committed to CPT’s impact across the world. 

New Speakers being added - check back for updates

Dr. Patricia Resick

Presenter
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. Kate Chard

presenter
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.

Dr. Candice Monson

Moderator / presenter
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. Kelly Mairitsch

summit chair
With over 21 years in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Maieritsch is a leading expert in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions, specializing in the implementation and sustainment of evidence‑based psychotherapies. An international trainer and consultant in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), she has trained and supported more than 1,000 clinicians across varied care settings and contributed to multiple CPT research trials as a therapist, investigator, and fidelity rater.