DC Psychological Association
Applications in Military Psychology and Mind/Body Approaches for Psychological Interventions
Saturday, June 9, 2012Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Applications in Military Psychology: 3 Hours of CE
This workshop is designed for Mental Health Professionals interested in providing psychological services to members of the military (both active duty and veterans) and their families. Workshop participants will acquire knowledge in three segments: 1) recognizing and treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in military personnel; 2) recognizing and treating combat-related Traumatic Brain Injury in military personnel; and 3) your choice of various application of military psychology in a small break out group. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be better able to diagnose and select appropriate treatments for military personnel with PTSD and TBI and a better understanding of practicing military psychology.
Mind/Body Approaches for Psychological Interventions
This workshop is designed for Mental Health Professionals interested in learning how to use mind/body techniques for professional self-care as well as for the care of their clients. Workshop participants will acquire knowledge in: 1) recognizing and treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in military personnel; 2) yoga and other energization techniques for professional self-care. Recognizing and treating combat-related Traumatic Brain Injury in military personnel; and 3) your choice of various application of military psychology in a small break out group. The second half of the workshop will feature a panel discussion of different mind/body interventions that practitioners can use with their clients (i.e. meditation, diaphragmatic breathing). At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be better able to identify and implement quick, effective, stress-reducing techniques for themselves as well as for their clients.
For more information and either of these workshops and to register go to www.dcpsychology.org
