Working with Military Families: Impact of Deployment

The purpose of this course is to provide mental and behavioral health professionals with the tools necessary to address and prevent the negative repercussions of deployment on military families. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Describe the basic demographic profile of military personnel.
2. Explain how the military culture affects how family members cope and adjust to deployment and help-seeking.
3. Identify stressors for family members associated with each stage of the deployment cycle.
4. Evaluate different theoretical frameworks to understand how deployment affects military families.
5. Discuss the physical, social, and psychologic effects of deployment on the family.
6. Outline the impact of social problems in military families.
7. Describe assessments when working with military families in relation to coping with deployment.
8. Explain different interventions and treatments for military family members experiencing deployment.
9. Identify ethical issues for practitioners working with military personnel and families within a military context.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.