Why Do I Know It Wasn’t My Fault but Still Feel Guilty?
One of the most frustrating trauma reactions is knowing, logically, that something was not your fault while still feeling responsible. Guilt can persist because emotional learning does not always change just because the facts are clear. Trauma-focused therapy may help when the feeling of guilt has outlasted the actual evidence.
What Does Research Say About CPT for PTSD?
Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is one of the most established treatments for PTSD. Research supports its effectiveness across many trauma populations, especially when trauma-related beliefs about safety, trust, power, esteem, responsibility, or intimacy remain stuck. CPT takes a different route than EMDR or ART, but it is firmly within the evidence-based trauma-treatment landscape.
How Do I Stop Blaming Myself For Something That Wasn’t My Fault?
You may know logically that you did not cause what happened and still feel responsible for preventing it. Learn why trauma-related guilt and hindsight keep self-blame alive—and how virtual Accelerated Resolution Therapy may help you process the memory differently.