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Presenters: 
Mark Strunk, LMFTT   
The Pastoral Institute 

Sharon Cox-Bevley, LMSW, RPT
US Army Family Advocacy Center

Sponsor: Three Rivers AHEC

Session Description: Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD "triggers" of re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal can be especially debilitating, and often don't respond to talk therapy or anger management because the real problem is a reactive nervous system. Many traumas are buried deep in a person's psyche, leaving a person with no direct knowledge of how they are being affected. Whether a trauma is consciously known or buried in the unconscious, it may be contributing to confusing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that will challenge your life and relationships.

Session Objectives:
Session participants will:

1. Describe the typical symptoms of PTSD and TBI.
2. Articulate the treatment procedures for PTSD/TBI.
3. Describe treatment challenges to treating returning veterans.
4. Identify resources for providers.

Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

• Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
• Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
• Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
• Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
• Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/

Continuing Education Information:
Morehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Morehouse School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 hours AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Three Rivers AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

2.0 Core contact hours of continuing education have been approved by the Georgia Association for Marraige and Family Therapy. Approval ID# 35-2009.

Applications has been made through The Pastoral Institute for 2.0 contact hours to the National Association of Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.

***Partial credit for this workshop will not be awarded.