Course Code: REL-BHC-0-EDCSMFC
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define three common barriers to treatment for service members and their families.
Identify three strategies to address the impact of frequent moves and deployments on military families.
Recognize the phases of the deployment cycle and its effects on service members and their families.
Recall the effects of combat stress for service members, as well as the impact on their families.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Considerations When Working with Military Families
What Clinicians Need to Know
Diversity in the Military
Military Life and Culture
Treatment Barriers
Review
Summary
Section 3: Impact of Frequent Moves on the Family
How Frequent Moves Impact the Family
Strategies to Support Families Coping with Frequent Relocation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Impact of Deployment on Family
Deployment and Phases of the Deployment Cycle
Pre-Deployment Phase
Deployment Phase
Review
Summary
Section 5: Impact of Reintegration on the Family
How Reintegration Impacts the Family
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Monty Baker, Ph. D
Monty Baker, Ph.D. received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He completed a pre-doctoral internship at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland, which included specialty rotations in primary care, military psychology, behavioral medicine, and time-limited psychotherapies. He is licensed as a psychologist in Florida and has served in the Air Force as a Military Psychologist for 20 years. He has provided a range of services to diverse populations including children, retirees, family members, and Active Duty service members. He has held an adjunct appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas-Health Science Center at San Antonio since 2007 and has over 130 academic presentations and publications. He is an Associate Investigator on several research projects and has previously served as Principal Investigator for multiple DoD grants. He joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2020.
Writer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.