Bret A. Moore – The Realities of Combat, Military Culture Treatment of PTSD in Veterans Returning

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Presented by Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP
Expert in military psychology, former Active Duty Army psychologist & best-selling author
Bret A. Moore – The Realities of Combat, Military Culture Treatment of PTSD in Veterans Returning

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.

Handouts
Manual – Realities of Combat (873.1 KB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase

Outline
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

Faculty

Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP
AUTHOR AND MILITARY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT
Military Psych

Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP is an expert in military psychology and issues related to military mental health. He is a former Active Duty Army psychologist, and a two-tour veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his contributions in military psychology, he was awarded the Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award by Division 19 (Society for Military Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and the Early Career Achievement Award for Public Service Psychology by Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service). Dr. Moore has authored and edited several books including Treating PTSD in Military Personnel: A Clinical Handbook, Wheels Down: Adjusting to Life After Deployment, Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Veterans and Active Duty Military Homework Planner, Handbook of Counseling Military Couples and Living and Surviving in Harm’s Way. He writes a biweekly column on military mental health issues titled Kevlar for the Mind, which is published in Army Times, Marine Corps Times, Navy Times, and Air Force Times. He is also author of the syndicated blog The Camouflage Couch published by Psychology Today. His views on military psychology have been noted by New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, CNN, Fox News, CBS, BBC, CBC, and NPR.