Deployment Psychology Blog

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode - EBP Confessionals: We Messed Up and We Recovered From It

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 20.09.2023 10:58 am

“What if….?” questions come up frequently as we instruct or consult on evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs). You probably recall imagining all of the worst-case scenarios when you were first learning a new treatment. Even seasoned clinicians still find themselves asking “what if…?” questions while delivering treatment. And more than once I’ve found myself faced with that scenario that I’ve been dreading for years and suddenly have to figure out “What do I do now?”

Research Update: 14 September 2023

By Shirl Kennedy  on 14.09.2023 11:12 am
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Adding insult to injury: Exploring the relation between moral injury and military sexual trauma.
● Examining sleep disturbance components as near-term predictors of suicide ideation in daily life.
● Firearm Ownership Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Veterans.

Staff Perspective: Suicide Prevention Month - In Honor of Lisa's Story

By Katrice Byrd  on 13.09.2023 10:05 am
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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. While there is usually not one single factor that leads to these tragic losses of life. There are oftentimes so many missed opportunities for intervention. As you take the time to listen to Lisa's story, although a fictional account, realize the implications are very real. Suicide Prevention is something that requires collaboration, we can't handle it alone So ask yourself, Where will I stand in the gaps?

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