CDP Presents: Military Identity in Clinical Practice - Enhancing Case Conceptualization and Treatment via Zoom

6 November 2025, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: This webinar introduces an innovative approach to military mental health care through the integration of the Military Identity Model (MIM) with clinical case conceptualization. Drawing from recent systematic research, participants will learn how to move beyond cultural competence to actively engage with military identity as a mechanism for therapeutic change. The presentation examines how different forms of military identity - loyal, warrior, hidden, and disrupted - influence mental health outcomes and treatment engagement. Through case examples and practical demonstrations, clinicians will learn to assess and formulate cases using an identity-informed approach that enhances standard clinical frameworks. Particular attention will be paid to identifying identity disruption as a maintaining factor in mental health presentations and developing targeted formulations and treatment plans that align with military cultural values.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 15 October 2025, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:

• 1. Identify and describe distinct types of military identity (loyal, warrior, hidden, and disrupted) and analyze their relationship to mental health outcomes in military populations. 
• 2. Apply the Military Identity Model to case conceptualization, demonstrating how to assess and formulate identity-related factors maintaining clinical presentations in military personnel.

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Jeremy Karp at jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional details, please click here or on the "CE DETAILS" button at the top of the page.

For technical issues, please contact Mr. Jeremy Karp (jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).