Military Psychology News Robot<p>TRIGGER WARNING: Military Psychology<br> <br>New in June: Our webinars are moving to Webex<br> <br>Register now for June 18 lecture on Supporting Clients Following Disasters or Mass Violence []</p><p>[PTSD Consultation Program logo]</p><p>- [Our Next Lecture](<a href="https://mastodon.clinicians-exchange.org/tags/link_3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>link_3</span></a>)<br>- [Upcoming Lectures](<a href="https://mastodon.clinicians-exchange.org/tags/link_4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>link_4</span></a>)<br>- [Featured Article](<a href="https://mastodon.clinicians-exchange.org/tags/link_2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>link_2</span></a>)<br>- [Free Resources](<a href="https://mastodon.clinicians-exchange.org/tags/link_1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>link_1</span></a>)</p><p>[Our Next Lecture]</p><p>Supporting Clients Following</p><p>Disasters or Mass Violence</p><p>Patricia Watson, PhD</p><p>Wednesday, June 18 at 2:00pm ET</p><p>NEW THIS MONTH: We are now using Webex instead of AdobeConnect. 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Prior to joining the National Center for PTSD in 1998, she was an active-duty Navy psychologist for 8 years, working with adults for 4 years, and children and families for 4 years. She has specialized in disaster response work since 1999. Dr. Watson is a co-author of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Guide and the Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Manual, designed to intervene in the immediate and intermediate phases after disasters and terrorism. She also co-edited 3 books on disaster behavioral health interventions, as well as numerous articles, guidance documents, courses and chapters on disaster mental health. Her education includes a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Catholic University, and a postgraduate fellowship in pediatric psychology at Harvard Medical School.</p><p>About the Topic</p><p>This presentation will equip mental health providers with evidence-informed strategies and practical tools to support individuals affected by disaster events, including natural disasters, mass violence, and public health emergencies. It provides guidance on recognizing common challenges, tailoring care to individual needs, modifying treatment approaches, fostering coping skills, and applying a framework to enhance safety, calming, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope. 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