his session will engage learners in a review of representations of veterans of the armed forces in popular culture and media. Learners will then review basic elements about each branch of the American Armed Forces and be able to compare these to their representations in popular culture. Learners will then learn some basic ideas for working with veterans in therapy as well as common misconceptions, especially those perpetuated in pop culture. The presentation will then specifically discuss the concepts of Post-Traumatic growth and how it can be used in treating veterans and other populations.
Good for: All mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common representations of veterans in popular culture and media.
Gain a basic understanding of the unique cultural elements of each of the branches of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Learn common misconceptions and basic ideas of veteran culture that are helpful in clinical practice.
Identify the differences between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Resiliency, and Post Traumatic Growth.
Be able to identify the 5 Domains of Post-Traumatic Growth.
Learn how to apply the concepts of Post Traumatic Growth into your current treatment modalities.
John began counseling in 2007. Before living and working in Wyoming, John had worked in public education and community mental health in rural Kansas and Colorado, providing a wide array of services to children and their families. He is also a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and was a graduate of its inaugural Leadership Cohort in 2017. John completed his bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Amridge University in 2009 and his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2012. In the office, you can find him providing guidance and support to councilors and supervisors, developing businesses, or training leaders to improve their skills and communities, or playing games as a Certified Geek Therapist. John grew up in an Army Family and then was on active duty in the United States Marines from 1999 to 2004 and was honorably discharged.
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