• Background
  and Definition
• Assessment
• Treatment
• Special Populations
• Medical Issues
• Resilience
  and Recovery
• Provider
  Self-Care

Each course is in PowerPoint format with accompanying audio narration by the instructor. A transcript of each course is also available. Each stand-alone course varies in length from approximately 50 minutes to 120 minutes. Continuing education credits are available for the PTSD 101 courses.

Each course is housed in a Course Module. Each Course Module includes the following:

• A brief description, goals, and objectives for the course
• The Powerpoint and audio files for the course
• Transcript (text) of the audio for each course
• The instructor's photo and biosketch

NOTE: A special feature, "Iraq Never Leaves Us", is also available for your viewing. This is not a course, but a personal account of a service member's combat experiences in Iraq.

Background and Definition

Course offers an overview of PTSD and related issues.

• What is PTSD

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Treatment

Courses provide a variety of theories, and tools to use in the treatment of combat stress/trauma and PTSD as well as an introduction to the VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines.

• Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for PTSD
• Neurobiology and Pharmacotherapy for PTSD
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse: Dual Diagnosis Overview and Treatment
• Group Therapy for PTSD: Issues and Answers
• Overcoming Barriers to PTSD Treatment Engagement
• PTSD and the "Difficult Client": Using a Developmental Model to Inform Treatment
• VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Traumatic Stress

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Special Populations

Courses offer perspectives and treatment implications with diverse trauma populations.

• Sexual Assault and PTSD: Information, Screening, and Treatment
• PTSD in Older Veterans: Emerging Issues
• PTSD: General Cross-Cultural Considerations
• African-Americans and Treatment Impact for PTSD
• Cultural Dimensions in the Assessment and Treatment of Hispanic Veterans with PTSD
• PTSD & Culturally Competent Treatment among Asian American & Pacific Islanders

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Medical Issues

Courses address trauma treatment in terms of topics such as medical issues, psychopharmacology, and related topics.

• Physical Health Effects of Traumatic Exposure
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Techniques for the Primary Care Clinician
• Combat Stress Injuries

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Resilience and Recovery

Courses address issues related to resilience and recovery.

• PTSD and Families: Supporting Veterans, Recent Returnees, and Active Duty Personnel and Their Families
• Risk and Resiliency Factors in PTSD: Making Meaning from War and Trauma

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Provider Self-Care

Course provides providers with insights and tips for self-care when working with traumatized populations.

• Vicarious Traumatization: Towards Recognition and Resilience-Building