The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) is offering a four-hour workshop on Military-Connected Couples: An Intervention Model for Treating Infidelity and Intimate Partner Violence: An Overview of Assessment and Response with Military-Connected Clients.  The workshop will be held online via Zoom, 15 August 2023, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern. Space in this event is limited and registration will close when capacity is reached, even if this is before the final registration deadline.  Registration for the course is $20.

Description:
This training is a combination of two modules from our Couples Webinar Series. The first half provides active duty and civilian mental health providers with an overview of Dr. Douglas Snyders' three-stage model for treating infidelity. It begins by defining behaviors that constitute an affair and then explores issues which may be specific to military couples. Next, the three-stage model is introduced along with tasks to be accomplished during therapy and treatment goals for each stage.

The second half of the training provides an overview of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) with military-connected clients. First we will examine data regarding the prevalence of IPV. A review of the literature on the intersection of IPV and military culture will also be presented, along with key assessment elements, important questions to ask, and screening tools that can be used. Finally, we will review programs and resources available to prevent and respond to IPV with this population.

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. Participants will not have to install any additional programs on their computer to take part. However, a web browser is necessary. (Mac users are recommended to use the Chrome or Firefox browsers to minimize tech issues). Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting http://zoom.us/test). We recommend all participants test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. All participants must log in via an individual connection, rather than as a group using one machine. A headset/headphones are recommended.

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish the three stages of Dr. Douglas Snyder’s model for treating infidelity
2. Evaluate two interventions that behavioral health providers can use with military couples to contain emotional turmoil following discovery or disclosure of an affair
3. Differentiate between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive dynamics in intimate partner relationships
4. Use military and community resources to address intimate partner violence with military-connected clients

Continuing Education Details:
Final CE information is pending. This section will be updated in advance of the event.
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. CEs for partial participantion will not be awarded. CE certificates will be available for download after the successful completion of the training.

For any questions, including techinical issues, please contact Jeremy Karp (jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).