The resident completes an average of one to two consultation assessments per week, with reliance on interviews conducted in a small team format. Experience in evaluation and treatment of sexual dysfunctions is available. Return to top. Patients include veterans with combat exposure, physical trauma and sexual trauma. Specifically, residents participate in the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD using a multidimensional assessment strategy including structured interviews.
Residents provide individual and couples treatment delivered using short-term psychotherapy models.
Training as a co-leader in group cognitive behavioral treatments including stress management, anger management, and exposure therapy is also provided. Residents gain an understanding of systemic issues related to PTSD in the VA Medical Center setting and acquire familiarity with the PTSD literature through required readings. Both group and individual supervision is conducted. Return to top. Axis II disorders providing the opportunity to assess and treat individuals with complex psychological profiles.