Brief Description:
This workshop reviews methods of assessment and treatment of PTSD recommended by the VA/DoD Guideline for the Management of PTSD (2017). DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder are reviewed. Types of PTSD assessments are discussed, including appropriate assessment instruments for the intended purpose (e.g., screening, tracking, diagnosis). Commonly used PTSD assessment instruments are described. Unique variables that can impact the assessment process with this population are identified. Participants will be introduced to best practices for diagnosing deployment-related PTSD. Evidence-based treatments for PTSD are reviewed so participants become familiar with effective interventions for military-related trauma.
Note: This presentation can be presented face-to-face or as a webinar.
Learning Objectives:
- Communicate three types of PTSD assessment and the goals of each.
- Choose appropriate assessment tools for each of the three types of PTSD assessment with a military population.
- Critique evidence-based treatments for PTSD in a military population.