Military Culture 101: Essential Knowledge for Civilian Behavioral Health Providers
Military Culture 101: Essential Knowledge for Civilian Behavioral Health Providers
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe key aspects of military culture, including branch structure, rank hierarchy, core values, and commonly used terminology.
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Identify cultural factors that influence mental health presentations, help-seeking behaviors, and treatment engagement among service members and veterans.
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Apply culturally responsive communication and treatment strategies when working with military-connected patients in behavioral health settings.
Educational Goal
Description
This activity provides behavioral health providers with an introduction to military culture and its impact on mental health treatment. Participants will review military structure, terminology, values, and common experiences that influence communication, help-seeking behaviors, and treatment engagement among service members and veterans. The course also examines barriers to care, including stigma, career concerns, and confidentiality fears, while offering practical strategies for delivering culturally responsive behavioral health services.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Nurse
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- Family Care Center