THE REALITIES OF COMBAT, MILITARY CULTURE & TREATMENT OF PTSD IN VETERANS RETURNING HOME – BRET A. MOORE
Presented by Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP
Expert in military psychology, former Active Duty Army psychologist & best-selling author
- The myths and realities associated with combat
- Increase your knowledge of treatment of PTSD in veterans
- The unique aspects of military culture that impact treating veterans and family
In this recording, you’ll learn about the myths and realities associated with combat and get the most up-to-date treatment approaches of PTSD in veterans. Join Bret A. Moore, Psy.D. ABPP former Active duty Army Psychologist, expert, and author and learn the unique characteristics of the military and those who serve. This recording will give you the latest evidence surrounding the epidemiology of PTSD in military personnel as well as effective treatments for the disorder and its associated co-occurring problems. You will leave with practical information that will assist you in working with military personnel.
Dr. Moore will cover aspects of military culture to include language, shared values and traits, demographics and personality characteristics, and various norms and customs. You will gain awareness of the various stressors associated with combat, typical and atypical reactions to combat exposure, and the concept of operational stress.
GET THE REALITIES OF COMBAT, MILITARY CULTURE & TREATMENT OF PTSD IN VETERANS RETURNING HOME OF AUTHOR BRET A. MOORE
- Describe the types of stressors that occur in the environment of combat.
- List evidence-based treatments used in the military to treat PTSD.
- Summarize common traits, beliefs and values that are unique to the military culture.
The Military Culture
- Customs and Norms
- Language
- Common traits, beliefs, and values
Characteristics of combat and the combat environment
- Types of stressors
- Varied reactions to combat exposure
- Combat and operational stress
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Epidemiology
- Evidence-based treatments
- Co-occurring disorders
