101165: Iraq War Clinician Guide, Second Edition

About the Course:

The Iraq War Clinician Guide was developed by members of the National Center for PTSD and the Department of Defense. It was developed specifically for clinicians and addresses the unique needs of veterans of the Iraq war. Chapter 9 provides an overview of definitional issues and epidemiology and discusses the types of psychological responses that are associated with military sexual trauma. The authors also discuss screening, assessment, and treatment issues regarding sexual assault and harassment. This course covers Chapter 9 only.

Journal/Publisher:

National Center for PTSD and the Department of Veterans Affairs

Publication Date:

June, 2004

Author

Amy Street, Ph.D., and Jane Stafford, Ph.D.

About the Authors:

Amy Street, Ph.D., and Jane Stafford, Ph.D., are associated with the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about military sexual trauma. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define military sexual trauma including harassment, coercion, and assault.

2. Identify the types of psychological responses often associated with military sexual victimization.

3. Describe screening, assessment, and treatment issues involved with sexual assault and harassment.