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A method for enhancing specialty skills of practicing psychologists: Independent learning plan experiences among psychologists working in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The current workforce lacks enough trained psychologists specializing in geriatric mental health (i.e., geropsychologists) to meet the population's needs. The Veterans …

Pilot randomized, crossover trial of prolonged exposure with and without the PE Coach mobile application: A mixed-methods study of patient-centered outcomes among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) Coach is a mobile application designed to support the tasks of PE psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known …

Interpersonal circumplex theory in the treatment of operational stress and trauma

Abstract: When clients with a background in the military or policing are asked what brought them to treatment, they often reference a desire to improve relationships damaged by …

Differences in mental health care service utilization in older veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research examining mental health care utilization in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) demonstrates that many people who may benefit from services do not …

A systematic review of posttraumatic stress and resilience trajectories: Identifying predictors for future treatment of veterans and service members

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often presents with comorbidities and can result in functional impairment. Veterans and service members report PTSD at higher rates …

Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services among Adolescents in Military Families

Abstract: Military families with adolescents experience high levels of stress associated with parental deployment, but many of these families do not seek or utilize mental health …

Satisfaction With Psychology Training in the Veterans Healthcare Administration

Abstract: Given that VA is the largest trainer of psychologists in the United States, this study sought to understand satisfaction with VA psychology training and which elements …

Military Veterans’ Preferences for Incorporating Spirituality in Psychotherapy or Counseling

Abstract: Amassing research findings suggests that religious faith and/or spirituality (R/S) can both help and hinder recovery from mental health conditions that might prompt …

Working With Veterans and Military Families: An Assessment of Professional Competencies

Abstract: Despite decades of articles urging for greater attention to professional competence in the field of psychology, few empirical studies have examined what it means to be a …

Welcoming them home: Supporting service members and their families in navigating the tasks of reintegration

Abstract: To date, more than 1.3 million service members have served in the Global War on Terrorism. These men and women and their families face a range of stressful situations …

Moving Forward: A Problem-Solving Training Program to Foster Veteran Resilience

Abstract: It is vital for mental health professionals serving veterans to be able to address the full range of needs presented by returning veterans, including those that affect a …