Involving Others in Professional Care
Therapists provide support that is complimented by the support of family, peers, clergy, and others in the community.
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PTSD and the Family: Learn about the effects of PTSD on family and why to involve family members in treatment.
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Peer Support from AboutFace: This online video collection featuring Veterans with PTSD can help patients and families see what PTSD is like from those who have been there.
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VA Peer Specialists: VA has hired over 900 Veteran role models who are trained to help other Veterans with mental health conditions to identify and achieve recovery goals.
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Spirituality and Trauma: Information to help pastoral care professionals provide spiritual guidance following a traumatic event. For many trauma survivors, spirituality is a resource associated with resilience and recovery.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Following Disaster
PFA Field Operations Guide and Training: Learn to assist people in the immediate aftermath of disasters like the Washington state landslide and the shooting at Ford Hood.
From the War Zone to the Home Front Series 2014
Support the mental health of Veterans and families. Physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and counselors: Register today for free online trainings. Complimentary CME/CE/CEU credits.
Thursdays at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET. April 10 - May 22, 2014 (recorded and on demand after airing)
- 4/10 - Reproductive Mental Health in Younger and Older Female Veterans
- 4/17 - Clinical Case Conference - Changing and Complicated Family Dynamics When a Veteran Returns Home
- 4/24 - Student Veterans' Health: What College Health Professionals and Faculty Need to Know
- 5/1 - Service Dogs, Acupuncture, Psychotherapy and More: What's the Evidence and What's Evidence-based
Find more titles and register today.
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PTSD Overview Course: Provides a detailed description of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and evidence-based treatments for PTSD.
PTSD History and Overview: Covers from DSM-III in 1980 to date. Also find related readings.
Research on PTSD, Aggression, and Violence: Includes important issues to consider when interpreting findings.
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