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PTSD Consultation Program: Lecture Series

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Ask us a question by calling 866-948-7880 or emailing PTSDconsult@va.gov.

Overview

Register and participate in the live lectures to earn one hour of free continuing education credit

Available CE/CMEs: ACCME, ACCME-NO, APA, ANCC, NBCC, ASWB

The PTSD Consultation Program hosts a monthly webinar on the third Wednesday of each month. The topics are always relevant to treating PTSD and based on what providers are currently asking. Our target audience includes health professionals interested in topics related to treating Veterans with PTSD.

Current Events

Apr
16

Addressing Complexity: Treating PTSD When Dissociation and Somatization are Present

Abigail Angkaw, PhD

Abigail Angkaw, PhD

Brittany Davis, PhD

Brittany Davis, PhD

Registration

VA Providers: Register in TMS

Non-VA Providers: Register in TRAIN

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Upcoming Events

PLEASE NOTE: This list of topics is subject to change. We will continue to re-evaluate on a regular basis so that we can bring you relevant lectures in a timely way. Please subscribe (below) to our mailing list to receive the registration links when the following topics are scheduled. Lectures are always on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm ET.

May
21

What’s the Latest in Cognitive Processing Therapy? Updates in Research and Practice

Jennifer Wachen, PhD and Ellen Healy, PhD

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June
18

Supporting Clients Following Disasters or Mass Violence

Patricia Watson, PhD

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July
16

Moral Distress among Healthcare Workers

Sonya Norman, PhD

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August
20

Treating Comorbid PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder: An Update

Melanie Harned, PhD, ABPP

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September
17

Personalizing Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD Using a Case Formulation Approach

Tara Galovski, PhD

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October
15

MDMA and Psilocybin Therapies for PTSD Treatment: Updates and Future Direction

Leslie Morland, PsyD and Josh Wooley, MD, PhD

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November
19

Delivering Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in 60-Minute Sessions

Sheila Rauch, PhD, ABPP

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Archives

Below is a list of our prior PTSD Consultation Program lectures. If a recording is available, the title is linked to it. Many of the recorded lectures can be watched for free continuing education (CEU) credit. If available, follow the link in the CEU column to our continuing education section where you can select from TMS (for VA providers) or TRAIN for non-VA providers. Please reach out to us if you have questions.

PTSD Consultation Program lectures
Title Date Presenter(s) CEU
Trauma, PTSD, and Perinatal Health: An Update 2025-03-19 Yael Nillni, PhD
Treatment Considerations for PTSD in Those with History of Concussion 2025-01-15 Amy Jak, PhD
Avoiding Avoidance in PTSD Treatment: How to Stop Colluding and Promote New Learning with Compassion 2024-12-18 Andrew Sherrill, PhD
State of the Science for Written Exposure Therapy 2024-11-20 Brian Marx, PhD CEU Link for 2024-11-20
Treating PTSD in Primary Care 2024-10-16 Kyle Possemato, PhD CEU Link for 2024-10-16
Cognitive Behavioral Nightmare Therapies and PTSD 2024-09-18 Kristi Ensor Pruiksma, PhD, DBSM CEU Link for 2024-09-18
Tobacco, Nicotine & PTSD: Prevalence, Correlates and Treatment 2024-08-21 Mark Myers, PhD CEU Link for 2024-08-21
PTSD Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions 2024-07-17 Abigail Angkaw, PhD CEU Link for 2024-07-17
Addressing PTSD and Moral Injury through PE and CPT 2024-05-15 Sonya Norman, PhD and Jennifer Wachen, PhD CEU Link for 2024-05-15
Introducing PTSD Treatments to Your Patient: Learning from the Patient Perspective 2024-04-17 Sadie Larsen, PhD and Lisa Cuccurullo, PsyD CEU Link for 2024-04-17
PTSD and Physical Health 2024-03-20 Paula Schnurr, PhD CEU Link for 2024-03-20
Navigating Complexities When Delivering EMDR Therapy 2024-02-21 Marianne Silva, LCSW CEU Link for 2024-02-21
MDMA and Psilocybin Therapies for PTSD Treatment: Updates and Future Direction 2024-01-17 Leslie Morland, PsyD and Joshua Woolley, MD, PhD CEU Link for 2024-01-17
Providing PTSD Care at End of Life 2023-12-20 Sadie Larsen, PhD and Douglas Lane, PhD, ABPP CEU Link for 2023-12-20
Bridging the Gap: Using VA Mental Health Apps to Support Treatment for PTSD 2023-11-15 Colleen Becket-Davenport, PsyD and Jason Owen, PhD, MPH CEU Link for 2023-11-15
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Diverse Populations 2023-10-18 Debra Kaysen, PhD CEU Link for 2023-10-18
Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD 2023: Complementary, Integrative and Alternative Approaches 2023-09-20 Ariel J. Lang, PhD, MPH CEU Link for 2023-09-20
What's the Buzz?: New Developments in Prolonged Exposure 2023-08-16 Sheila Rauch, PhD, ABPP CEU Link for 2023-08-16
Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD 2023: Medication & Other Biological Treatments 2023-07-19 Paul Holtzheimer, MD CEU Link for 2023-07-19
Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD 2023: Psychotherapy Recommendations 2023-06-21 Jessica Hamblen, PhD CEU Link for 2023-06-21
Therapeutic Risk Management with PTSD Part 2: Chain Analysis and Safety Planning 2023-05-17 Lauren Borges, PhD and Sean Barnes, PhD CEU Link for 2023-05-17
Therapeutic Risk Management with PTSD Part 1: Suicide Risk Assessment and Stratification 2023-04-19 Hal Wortzel, MD CEU Link for 2023-04-19
PTSD and Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment 2023-03-15 Stephanie Sacks, PhD CEU Link for 2023-03-15
Lethal Means Safety Counseling: Challenges and Considerations for Patients With PTSD 2023-02-15 Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH and Ian Stanley, PhD CEU Link for 2023-02-15
Understanding Native American History as a Foundation of Culturally Aware PTSD Treatment 2023-01-18 Charlotte McCloskey, PhD CEU Link for 2023-01-18
Veterans with PTSD and Criminal Legal Involvement: Understanding Intersectional Aspects of Care 2022-12-21 Matthew Stimmel, PhD and Ryan Holliday, PhD CEU Link for 2022-12-21
Treating Co-occurring Chronic Pain and PTSD 2022-11-16 Jennifer Murphy, PhD and Katherine Hadlandsmyth, PhD CEU Link for 2022-11-16
Prolonged Grief Disorder 2022-10-19 M. Katherine Shear, MD CEU Link for 2022-10-19
Addressing Racial Trauma in Military Populations Through Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD 2022-09-21 Brittany Hall-Clark, PhD CEU Link for 2022-09-21
Legalized Cannabis and PTSD Treatment 2022-08-17 Melanie Hill, PhD CEU Link for 2022-08-17
Troubleshooting Lack of Improvement in PTSD Treatment 2022-07-20 Abigail Angkaw, PhD and Cynthia Yamokoski, PhD CEU Link for 2022-07-20
Ethical Considerations in Shared Decision-Making for PTSD Treatment 2022-06-15 Lisa Cuccurullo, PsyD CEU Link for 2022-06-15
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to Treat PTSD 2022-05-18 Sonya Norman, PhD and Marianne Silva, LCSW CEU Link for 2022-05-18
PTSD Treatment for Veterans with Disabilities 2022-04-20 Erin Andrews, PsyD, ABPP CEU Link for 2022-04-20
AboutFace: Veteran Video Stories and Their Use in PTSD Treatment 2022-03-16 Victoria Bippart, BA, Jessica Hamblen, PhD, and Elissa McCarthy, PhD CEU Link for 2022-03-16
The Role of Family Members in PTSD Treatment 2022-02-16 Johanna Thompson-Hollands, PhD CEU Link for 2022-02-16
PTSD and Eating Disorders 2022-01-19 Karen Mitchell, PhD CEU Link for 2022-01-19
PTSD and Insomnia: Cultural and Clinical Considerations 2021-12-15 Elissa McCarthy, PhD CEU Link for 2021-12-15
PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2021-11-17 Stephanie Sacks, PhD CEU Link for 2021-11-17
Social Support to Reduce Risk of PTSD and Other Negative Outcomes 2021-10-20 Tara Galovski, PhD CEU Link for 2021-10-20
Cultural Considerations for Conducting Trauma-Focused Treatment with Latinx Patients 2021-09-15 Natalia Garcia Gonzalez, PhD and Agustina Colombo Eiff, MSW CEU Link for 2021-09-15
Trauma, PTSD, and Perinatal Health 2021-08-18 Yael Nillni, PhD CEU Link for 2021-08-18
Supported Employment for Veterans with PTSD 2021-07-21 Lori Davis, MD CEU Link for 2021-07-21
Using CogSMART with Veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury 2021-06-16 Elizabeth Twamley, PsyD CEU Link for 2021-06-16
Treating PTSD When Common Comorbidities are Present 2021-05-19 Sonya Norman, PhD and Matthew Jeffreys, MD CEU Link for 2021-05-19
The Elephant in the Room: Treating PTSD When Clinicians Have Negative Reactions to Patients' Sociocultural Views 2021-04-21 Abigail Angkaw, PhD and Brittany Hall-Clark, PhD CEU Link for 2021-04-21
An Update on How Mental Health Providers Can Care for Themselves and Support Colleagues During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2021-03-17 Patricia Watson, PhD CEU Link for 2021-03-17
A Precision Medicine Approach to Prazosin for PTSD and Its Comorbidities: An Update 2021-01-20 Murray Raskind, MD CEU Link for 2021-01-20
The Nuts & Bolts of Providing PTSD Treatment over a Telehealth Modality: Clinical Considerations 2020-12-16 Leslie Morland, PsyD and Ursula Myers, PhD CEU Link for 2020-12-16
Suicide and PTSD: Navigating Risk and Tailoring Evidence-Based Treatment 2020-11-18 Ryan Holliday, PhD CEU Link for 2020-11-18
Culturally Responsive PTSD Care 101: The Role of Case Formulation 2020-10-21 Gayle Iwamasa, PhD CEU Link for 2020-10-21
Racism-related Stress and Trauma: Definitions and Interventions 2020-09-16 Juliette McClendon, PhD
Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of Trauma, PTSD, and Co-occurring Minority Stress among LGBTQ Individuals 2020-08-19 Nicholas Livingston, PhD
Massed Treatment for Veterans with PTSD 2020-07-15 Cynthia Yamokoski, PhD CEU Link for 2020-07-15
Clinical Considerations for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in the COVID-19 Era 2020-06-17 Katherine Iverson, PhD and Julia Caplan, LCSW-C
Morally Distressing Events in Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak 2020-05-20 Sonya Norman, PhD
How Mental Health Providers Can Care for Themselves and Support Colleagues During the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak 2020-04-15 Patricia Watson, PhD CEU Link for 2020-04-15
Treating PTSD During the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak 2020-03-18 A panel of expert clinicians from the PTSD Consultation Program provide suggestions and resources. Sonya Norman, PhD et al.
Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and SUDs Using Prolonged Exposure (COPE) 2020-02-19 Sudie Back, PhD
Dissociation, Somatization, and Other Challenging Presentations of PTSD 2020-01-15 Abigail Angkaw, PhD
Treating Comorbid PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder 2019-12-18 Melanie Harned, PhD, ABPP
Addressing Sleep: A Strategy for Symptom Reduction & Suicide Prevention? 2019-11-20 Wilfred Pigeon, PhD CEU Link for 2019-11-20
Unconventional Interventions for PTSD: State of the Evidence 2019-10-16 Paul Holtzheimer, MD
Treating Co-morbid PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury When Cognitive Impairment is a Concern 2019-09-18 Amy Jak, PhD
Focal Brain Stimulation for PTSD 2019-08-21 Paul Holtzheimer, MD
Genetics Research on PTSD: New Findings from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium 2019-07-17 Karestan Koenen, PhD
Cognitive Processing Therapy with Diverse and International Populations 2019-06-19 Candice Monson, PhD
Moral Injury 2019-05-15 Sonya Norman, PhD
 PTSD Diagnostic Challenges 2019-04-17 Matthew Friedman, MD, PhD
Treatment Engagement and Retention in Patients with PTSD 2019-03-20 Shannon Kehle-Forbes, PhD
Spirituality and PTSD 2019-02-20 J. Irene Harris, PhD
Lethal Means Safety: How PTSD Clinicians Can Have the Conversation 2019-01-16 Bridget Matarazzo, PsyD
Using Mobile Phone Apps in PTSD Treatment 2018-12-19 Pearl McGee-Vincent, PsyD
Dementia Risk in Veterans with PTSD and a History of Blast-Related TBI 2018-10-17 David Cifu, MD
PTSD and Women's Mental Health 2018-09-19 Suzanne Pineles, PhD
The Continuum of Care for PTSD Treatment 2018-08-15 Kelly Phipps Maieritsch, PhD
Balancing Clinical Flexibility while Preserving Efficacy in Delivering EBPs for PTSD 2018-07-18 Tara Galovski, PhD
What the Latest Research Tells Us about Treating PTSD Nightmares 2018-06-20 Philip Gehrman, PhD
Brief Prolonged Exposure for PTSD 2018-05-16 Sheila Rauch, PhD
Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Veterans with PTSD 2018-04-18 Eric Elbogen, PhD CEU Link for 2018-04-18
Responding to the Yountville Shooting: Taking Care of Your Patients and Yourself after Tragedy 2018-03-21 Sonya Norman, PhD and Patricia Watson, PhD
PTSD Treatment Via Telehealth 2018-02-21 Leslie, Morland, PsyD CEU Link for 2018-02-21
Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD 2018-01-17 Denise Sloan, PhD and Brian Marx, PhD CEU Link for 2018-01-17
Present Centered Therapy for PTSD 2017-12-20 Paula Schnurr, PhD & Tracie Shea, PhD
The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Why it matters for Primary Care Providers and What Resources are Available 2017-11-15 Andrew Pomerantz, MD and Nancy Bernardy, PhD
The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Recommendations for Medications 2017-10-18 Matthew Friedman, MD, PhD
The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Recommendations for Psychotherapy 2017-09-20 Jessica Hamblen, PhD
PTSD and Substance Use Disorders 2017-08-16 Sonya Norman, PhD and Karen Drexler, MD CEU Link for 2017-08-16
Assessment and Treatment of PTSD in Individuals with Co-occurring Psychotic Disorders 2017-07-19 Stephanie A. Sacks, PhD CEU Link for 2017-07-19
Measurement-Based Care for PTSD 2017-06-21 John Fortney, PhD and Erin Romero, PhD
Treating PTSD and Suicide Risk: Separating Myth from Fact 2017-05-17 Craig Bryan, PsyD CEU Link for 2017-05-17
Safely Tapering Benzodiazepines in Older Adults with PTSD 2017-04-19 Ilse Wiechers, MD, MPP
Early Intervention Following Disasters: Principles of Psychological and Stress First Aid 2017-03-15 Patricia Watson, PhD
Older Adult Trauma Survivors and PTSD 2017-02-15 Joan Cook, PhD CEU Link for 2017-02-15
Treating Pain in Patients with PTSD 2017-01-18 Jennifer Murphy, PhD CEU Link for 2017-01-18
Treating Tobacco Use in Patients with PTSD 2016-12-21 Andrew Saxon, MD
Cannabis and PTSD 2016-11-16 Marcel Bonn-Miller, PhD
Treating Anger and Aggression in Populations with PTSD 2016-10-19 Leslie Morland, PsyD
PTSD: From Neurobiology to Treatment 2016-09-21 John Krystal, MD CEU Link for 2016-09-21
Shared Decision-Making for PTSD 2016-08-17 Juliette Harik, PhD CEU Link for 2016-08-17
Evidence-Based Couple Therapy for PTSD 2016-07-20 Candice Monson, PhD CEU Link for 2016-07-20
Chain Analysis: An Assessment Strategy for Targeting Trauma-Related Therapy 2016-05-18 Sara Landes, PhD
Treatment of Comorbid TBI and PTSD: What Have We Learned From Recent Studies? 2016-03-17 Rodney D. Vanderploeg, PhD, ABPP-CN