Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Returning Veterans
Hours: 2.00
In 2019, 3.7 million veterans reported a behavioral health disorder (McCance-Katz, 2020). The unique experiences related to deployment and reintegration to civilian life, as well as exposure to military culture, increases the likelihood of onset or worsening of behavioral health disorders among active duty service members and veterans. Mental healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of behavioral health disorders common among veteran populations. Further, they should be aware of how the military experiences and culture contributes to their disorders and treatment, and the types of care models and interventions effective for veteran populations. The goal of this course is to provide psychologists, licensed professional counselors, addictions professionals, marriage and families counselors, and social workers in health and human service setting with background information on how military culture can contribute to the onset or worsening of behavioral health disorders and effective treatment approaches for veterans.
In 2019, 3.7 million veterans reported a behavioral health disorder (McCance-Katz, 2020). The unique experiences related to deployment and reintegration to civilian life, as well as exposure to military culture, increases the likelihood of onset or worsening of behavioral health disorders among active duty service members and veterans. Mental healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of behavioral health disorders common among veteran populations. Further, they should be aware of how the military experiences and culture contributes to their disorders and treatment, and the types of care models and interventions effective for veteran populations. The goal of this course is to provide psychologists, licensed professional counselors, addictions professionals, marriage and families counselors, and social workers in health and human service setting with background information on how military culture can contribute to the onset or worsening of behavioral health disorders and effective treatment approaches for veterans.
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Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
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Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
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Missouri Credentialing Board
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California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Connecticut Certification Board
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Recall 5 behavioral health disorders common among veteran populations.
Describe how military culture and deployment experiences affect the behavioral health of veterans and their families.
Identify 5 models of care recommended for veterans.
Describe treatment strategies for veteran populations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Behavioral Health Disorders Among Veterans
Veterans and Behavioral Health
Depression
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Suicide Risk
Substance-Related Disorders
Serious Mental Illness
Barriers to Seeking Treatment
Review
Summary
Section 2: Military Service and Behavioral Health
Military Experiences and Culture
Experiences of Active Duty Personnel
Experiences of Reserve or National Guard Veterans
Single Parents in Military Service
Deployment Impact on Families
Military Sexual Trauma
Physical Injury
Discharge status
Experiences upon Return Home for Service Members
Return Home Impact on Families
Transition Assistance Program
Review
Summary
Section 3: Models of Care for Veterans
Beyond Interventions
Coordinated Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Resiliency-Based Care
Culturally Competent Care
Person-Centered Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment Interventions for Veterans
Selecting the Right Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Restructuring
Behavior Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Quick Review
Stress Inoculation Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Present-Centered Therapy
Chemical Dependency Treatment
Bibliotherapy
Brief Therapist Support
Mindfulness
Knowledge Check
Family Therapies
Pharmacological Treatment
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment
Telemental Health Services
Peer Support
Supplemental/Alternative Therapies
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Instructor: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Dr. Ross received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University at the San Diego campus. She completed pre-doctoral internships at Children's Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families where she provided psychotherapy to children who had experienced trauma. She also completed a pre-doctoral internship at Kaiser Permanente, which included diverse training in working with adults and children using evidence-based practices. Upon graduation, Dr. Ross worked for 4 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs conducting PTSD assessments and psychotherapy with military veterans and active duty service members. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Alvarado Parkway Institute providing inpatient and intensive outpatient interventions. For the last decade, she has worked in private practice treating various issues, with a focus on anxiety and mood disorders. She has worked as a subject matter expert with Relias since 2013. Disclosure: Bridgett Ross, PsyD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Linda Henderson-Smith, PhD, LPC
Linda Henderson-Smith, PhD, LPC, Director of Children and Trauma Informed Services at the National Council for Behavioral Health, has over 18 years of clinical and administrative experience in community-based mental health. She joined the National Council in May 2016 after working at the Georgetown University National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health as the Director of Mental Health Planning and Policy. While at Georgetown she helped develop training regarding Trauma-Informed Systems, especially for people with co-occurring developmental and behavioral health disorders. Prior to working at Georgetown, Linda worked at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in numerous roles, the most recent being the Director of the Office of Children, Young Adults and Families, where she spearheaded the implementation of high fidelity wraparound, care management services, and mobile crisis services throughout the state, and worked with other state agencies to strengthen the service systems for vulnerable populations. As a trauma-survivor herself, Linda brings a distinct perspective and knowledge base to mental health and addiction disorders services and is passionate about helping organizations and systems move towards becoming trauma-informed. Disclosure: Linda Henderson-Smith, PhD, LPC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Jeremy Attermann, MSW
Jeremy Attermann, MSW, has several years of experience in the behavioral health and non-profit sector. As a Project Coordinator at the National Council for Behavioral Health, Mr. Attermann provides support and content development to several projects in the Policy and Practice Improvement Department, including the Opioid Epidemic Impact Initiative portfolio. His expertise involves systems change, clinical interventions for co-occurring disorders, behavioral interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and clinical and operational considerations for the use of medication assisted treatment (MAT). He has worked in several clinical mental health settings around the country, as well as municipal offices covering policy on homelessness and veteran affairs. Disclosure: Jeremy Attermann, MSW has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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