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Understanding Native American History as a Foundation of Culturally Aware PTSD Treatment

 

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This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.

Understanding Native American History as a Foundation of Culturally Aware PTSD Treatment

  • Date Created: 08/15/2023
  • Time to Complete: 1 hour
  • Credits: ANCC, APA, ASWB, ACCME, NBCC, Other Orgs
  • Course Series: PTSD 101, PTSD Consultation Lecture Series

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Understanding Native American History as a Foundation of Culturally Aware PTSD Treatment Author(s):

Charlotte McCloskey, PhD

Description

Native Veterans--including Native Americans and Alaska Natives--who have high rates of PTSD, also have the complexity of repeated community losses and traumas. Such historical trauma may impact treatment if not considered in the case formulation. This course provides information about historical trauma for Native American Veterans to support clinicians who seek to offer culturally informed PTSD care.

The course reviews research related to historical trauma, describes how historical trauma may complicate PTSD treatment, and provides culturally informed clinical strategies to address historical and recent trauma among Native Veterans.

Goals and Objectives

  • Describe historical trauma in regard to Native American communities and how it may impact current/contemporary experiences with trauma
  • Understand the current research illuminating the complexity of trauma and trauma treatment for Native American Veterans with PTSD
  • Identify culturally aware treatment strategies for addressing historic and recent trauma among Native American Veterans with PTSD

PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health

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