Tier One: Introduction to Military Culture, Families, and Deployment
About
Tier One training sets the foundation for becoming a Star Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP) and serving military-connected clients through the SBHP registry. It is comprised of three modules covering military culture and the military population, experiences of military-connected families, and deployment cycle stressors and their impact. Participants also have the opportunity to hear a service member’s perspective. Tier One emphasizes unique factors that may impact clinical practice with military-connected clients.
Length
One-day training
Earn CEs
6 CEs
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Prerequisites
None
The Center for Deployment Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of
continuing education including content development, delivery, evaluation
administration, record keeping and promotional material.
Agenda
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Training Modules
Tier One is comprised of three modules and is offered in-person and online.
Participants must attend the training in its entirety. Below you will find an overview
for each module.
Military Culture: Enhancing Clinical Competence
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the structure and major components of the United States military.
- Analyze common characteristics of the military population and how they compare to the general population.
- Appraise elements of the military experience and lifestyle that are integral to military culture.
The Military Family Experience
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze how the unique demands of military service differentiate military families from their civilian counterparts.
- Evaluate the impact of normative military stressors on military families.
The Deployment Cycle and Separation Impact: Service Members & Families
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of separation and deployment stressors experienced throughout the deployment cycle on service members and military families.
- Analyze challenges that service members face in achieving successful post-deployment reintegration.