Updated September 23, 2024
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Problem-Solving Training
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Cultural Competence Training: Trainees will work with Veterans from OEF/OIF, Gulf, Vietnam, and Korean eras spanning a wide range of mental health concerns, physical health concerns, and demographic factors. Trainees will learn to tailor interventions effectively by taking into consideration the influence of diversity factors such as age, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability status, and other demographic characteristics. Within PCMHI, trainees also have the opportunity to be the first mental health experience for some Veterans, providing the chance to address mental health stigma and cultural considerations regarding treatment engagement. Rich discussions on the cultural influences on interpersonal dynamics and interdisciplinary teamwork, role of psychology in advocacy for underrepresented populations, and gaps in cultural competence will be provided through supervision. 13. Program for Traumatic Stress (Combat PTSD) Supervisors: John Huang, Ph.D., Daniel Taule-Nadal, Psy.D., & Melissa Stewart-Buret, Psy.D. Adjunct: Nathanial Hawkins, Ph.D. Program: The Combat PTSD Program is an outpatient, specialty mental health clinic serving Veterans with a primary diagnosis of combat-related PTSD. Our mission is to promote recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Recovery does not mean forgetting past traumas, it means keeping the memories, but no longer suffering from them. Recovery means that the Veteran accepts and acknowledges the reality of past events, accepts all the feelings evoked by the past, and makes a commitment to a present-day focus and to improving the quality of his/her life. The Combat PTSD Program consists of an interdisciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and support staff. This program follows a “whole health” model, with a goal of treating the body and mind following traumatic events. Emphasis is placed on evidence- based treatments, while offering flexibility and meeting each Veteran’s unique needs with a phase-based approach. Following intake evaluation and admission to the program, Veterans may participate in a variety of treatment approaches including psychopharmacology, trauma-focused therapy (individual and group formats), supportive group therapy, introductory/coping skills groups, relaxation and stress management groups, and additional adjunctive therapy options on their road to program completion and graduation. The majority of clients are male Veterans from either Vietnam era or post 9/11 (e.g., OEF/OIF/OND), though the program also serves a growing number of female combat veterans as well. While Veterans admitted to the program have a primary diagnosis of PTSD, many present with a variety of comorbid conditions (e.g., depression, alcohol/substance abuse, history of childhood trauma, etc.) Psychology Training Provided: Trainees working within the Combat PTSD Program provide individual and group psychotherapy to Veterans with combat-related PTSD. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatments for PTSD. Trainees typically carry a caseload of 3-5 individual clients and co-lead 1-3 groups.
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