Blog posts with the tag "Staff Perspective"

Staff Perspective: Telling About the Trauma

By Debra Nofziger  on 07.12.2023 1:15 pm
Dr. Deb Nofziger

Previously, I wrote about why combat veterans hesitate to share details about their combat experiences. These insights could be adjusted to anyone who has experienced trauma. I’ve repeatedly had veterans, providers, and family members tell me this makes sense to them. However, understanding a hesitancy to share does not mean it is okay to tell loved ones absolutely nothing about what happened if someone is struggling with the aftermath of trauma. 

Staff Perspective: Behavioral Health Resources I Wish I Had Known About for Suicide Prevention

By Erin Frick  on 27.09.2023 10:38 am

Professionals and researchers across the behavioral health field agree that preventing suicide is a complex problem that must be addressed at multiple levels. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I’d like to reflect on a couple of resources I wish I had known about earlier and share with you some resources that the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) will release in 2024.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode - EBP Confessionals: We Messed Up and We Recovered From It

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 20.09.2023 10:58 am

“What if….?” questions come up frequently as we instruct or consult on evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs). You probably recall imagining all of the worst-case scenarios when you were first learning a new treatment. Even seasoned clinicians still find themselves asking “what if…?” questions while delivering treatment. And more than once I’ve found myself faced with that scenario that I’ve been dreading for years and suddenly have to figure out “What do I do now?”

Staff Perspective: Suicide Prevention Month - In Honor of Lisa's Story

By Katrice Byrd  on 13.09.2023 10:05 am
Katrice Byrd, LCSW

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. While there is usually not one single factor that leads to these tragic losses of life. There are oftentimes so many missed opportunities for intervention. As you take the time to listen to Lisa's story, although a fictional account, realize the implications are very real. Suicide Prevention is something that requires collaboration, we can't handle it alone So ask yourself, Where will I stand in the gaps?

Staff Perspective: Moral Injury Related to the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan and a Large-Scale VA Study

By Paula Domenici  on 09.08.2023 11:07 am

A few years ago, I had the privilege of treating an Afghan interpreter who had served alongside U.S. soldiers for several years during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF); he had witnessed and directly experienced a multitude of traumas. When the U.S. decided to fully withdraw from Afghanistan in August 2021, my patient became incredibly anxious about the safety of interpreters and their families still in that country, as well as his own safety in the U.S. 

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