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Impact of Trauma Educational Series

A 4-session educational series for Veterans, Service Members and adult members of Military Families interested in learning about the impact of trauma on mental health.

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Developed by Home Base clinical psychologist Lauren Richards-Donegan and licensed clinical social worker Ann Stewart, the Impact of Trauma Educational Series is a four-session educational group series for Veterans, Service Members and adult members of Military Families interested in learning about the impact of trauma on mental health. The sessions focus on providing information about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other posttraumatic reactions, including an overview of the symptoms of both PTSD and other mood disorders; a review of some of the evidence-based therapies offered at Home Base to treat these conditions; and discussion about how trauma exposure can impact relationships.

Sessions are held virtually, via Zoom, every Monday from 11 AM-12:15 PM ET, typically beginning the first Monday of each month. Attending all four sessions is recommended, as each session builds on the previous material. Please note that this program is educational in nature. Click here to register.

Who will benefit from this series? Veterans, Service Members and adult members of Military Families who want to learn more about how their own, or their loved one’s, trauma might impact current well-being and relationship functioning, specific symptoms associated with trauma, and current front-line treatments available.

Series Topics  ...

  • What is PTSD? An overview of PTSD and other reactions to trauma

  • An overview of avoidance, a primary symptom of many emotional disorders including PTSD

  • Evidence-based treatments for PTSD and common mood and anxiety disorders

  • The impact of trauma on relationships: supporting a loved one in care, and caring for yourself

About the Program

The program provides participants with:
  • Program Cost

    Offered at no cost to the participant

  • Eligibility

    Veterans and Military Family Members — regardless of the Veteran’s discharge status or era of service — and Active-Duty, National Guard and Reserve Service Members

  • Area of Service

    Nationally via Zoom