{"id":69696,"date":"2026-01-23T13:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=69696"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:56:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:56:50","slug":"trauma-treatment-considerations-for-sexual-minoritized-veterans-1-credit-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=69696","title":{"rendered":"Trauma Treatment Considerations for Sexual Minoritized Veterans (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course explores trauma assessment and treatment considerations for lesbian, gay, and bisexual veterans. \u00a0The course identifies unique stressors experienced by sexual minoritized veterans and provides context for minority stress and trauma. \u00a0Topics of post-traumatic stress disorder, Criterion A events, diagnostic assessment, rapport, and evidence-based practice are discussed. \u00a0Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy are highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article 1: <i>Trauma Treatment Considerations for Sexual Minoritized Veterans <\/i>by Leah M.. Taylor, Brittany C. Davis, and Jenny A. Bannister<\/p>\n<p>Article 2: \u00a0<em>Assessment and Treatment Considerations for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients with PTSD <\/em>by Sarah E. Valentine, PhD, Nick A. Livingston, PhD, Anna C. Salomaa, PhD, and Jillian C. Shipherd, Phd<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"Book Icon\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/Trauma_Treatment_Considerations_for_Sexual_Minoritized_Veterans_Readings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by examining clinical considerations for assessing and treating trauma with sexual minoritized veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify the unique stressors experienced by sexual minority service members. \u00a0Identify a Criterion A event for PTSD using the DSM-5-TR. \u00a0Describe considerations for assessing and treating trauma with sexual minoritized veterans.<\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-468\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  January 31, 2030.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Using the DSM-5-TR, directly experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event fulfills Criterion _________ for PTSD.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9017' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9017' id='answer-id-54722' class='answer answer-1' value='54722' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9017\", \"answer-id-54722\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54722' id='answer-label-54722' class='answer label-1'><span>A<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9017' id='answer-id-54723' class='answer answer-1' value='54723' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9017\", \"answer-id-54723\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54723' id='answer-label-54723' class='answer label-1'><span>B<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9017' id='answer-id-54724' class='answer answer-1' value='54724' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9017\", \"answer-id-54724\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54724' id='answer-label-54724' class='answer label-1'><span>C<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9017' id='answer-id-54725' class='answer answer-1' value='54725' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9017\", \"answer-id-54725\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54725' id='answer-label-54725' class='answer label-1'><span>D<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Which of the following is an example of a Criterion A event?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9018' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9018' id='answer-id-54718' class='answer answer-2' value='54718' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9018\", \"answer-id-54718\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54718' id='answer-label-54718' class='answer label-2'><span>childhood sexual trauma<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9018' id='answer-id-54719' class='answer answer-2' value='54719' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9018\", \"answer-id-54719\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54719' id='answer-label-54719' class='answer label-2'><span>recurrent distressing dreams<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9018' id='answer-id-54720' class='answer answer-2' value='54720' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9018\", \"answer-id-54720\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54720' id='answer-label-54720' class='answer label-2'><span>persistent negative emotional state<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9018' id='answer-id-54721' class='answer answer-2' value='54721' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9018\", \"answer-id-54721\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54721' id='answer-label-54721' class='answer label-2'><span>flashbacks<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Sexual minority male veterans report sexual assault at nearly _________ times the rate of cisgender heterosexual men.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9020' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9020' id='answer-id-54643' class='answer answer-3' value='54643' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9020\", \"answer-id-54643\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54643' id='answer-label-54643' class='answer label-3'><span>3<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9020' id='answer-id-54644' class='answer answer-3' value='54644' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9020\", \"answer-id-54644\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54644' id='answer-label-54644' class='answer label-3'><span>4<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9020' id='answer-id-54645' class='answer answer-3' value='54645' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9020\", \"answer-id-54645\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54645' id='answer-label-54645' class='answer label-3'><span>5<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9020' id='answer-id-54646' class='answer answer-3' value='54646' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9020\", \"answer-id-54646\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54646' id='answer-label-54646' class='answer label-3'><span>12<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Sexual minoritized veterans report delaying or missing appointments due to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9021' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9021' id='answer-id-54647' class='answer answer-4' value='54647' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9021\", \"answer-id-54647\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54647' id='answer-label-54647' class='answer label-4'><span>fear of stigma<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9021' id='answer-id-54648' class='answer answer-4' value='54648' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9021\", \"answer-id-54648\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54648' id='answer-label-54648' class='answer label-4'><span>previous bad experiences with healthcare providers<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9021' id='answer-id-54649' class='answer answer-4' value='54649' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9021\", \"answer-id-54649\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54649' id='answer-label-54649' class='answer label-4'><span>experiences of harassment<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9021' id='answer-id-54650' class='answer answer-4' value='54650' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9021\", \"answer-id-54650\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54650' id='answer-label-54650' class='answer label-4'><span>feeling unwelcome at facilities<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9021' id='answer-id-54651' class='answer answer-4' value='54651' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9021\", \"answer-id-54651\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54651' id='answer-label-54651' class='answer label-4'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Which treatment posits that PTSD is a result of unhelpful or inaccurate thought patterns that develop in an effort to gain control over the trauma or predict future occurrences?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9023' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9023' id='answer-id-54710' class='answer answer-5' value='54710' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9023\", \"answer-id-54710\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54710' id='answer-label-54710' class='answer label-5'><span>Dialectical Behavior Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9023' id='answer-id-54711' class='answer answer-5' value='54711' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9023\", \"answer-id-54711\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54711' id='answer-label-54711' class='answer label-5'><span>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9023' id='answer-id-54712' class='answer answer-5' value='54712' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9023\", \"answer-id-54712\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54712' id='answer-label-54712' class='answer label-5'><span>Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9023' id='answer-id-54713' class='answer answer-5' value='54713' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9023\", \"answer-id-54713\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54713' id='answer-label-54713' class='answer label-5'><span>Prolonged Exposure<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  A stigma-informed approach works toward shifting thoughts of self-blame to ________ sources.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9025' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9025' id='answer-id-54660' class='answer answer-6' value='54660' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9025\", \"answer-id-54660\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54660' id='answer-label-54660' class='answer label-6'><span>internal<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9025' id='answer-id-54661' class='answer answer-6' value='54661' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9025\", \"answer-id-54661\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54661' id='answer-label-54661' class='answer label-6'><span>external<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Which of the following is an example of a more balanced, externalized, and helpful thought?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9026' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9026' id='answer-id-54679' class='answer answer-7' value='54679' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9026\", \"answer-id-54679\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54679' id='answer-label-54679' class='answer label-7'><span>My identify deserves to be targeted.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9026' id='answer-id-54680' class='answer answer-7' value='54680' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9026\", \"answer-id-54680\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54680' id='answer-label-54680' class='answer label-7'><span>It is my fault I experienced this trauma.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9026' id='answer-id-54681' class='answer answer-7' value='54681' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9026\", \"answer-id-54681\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54681' id='answer-label-54681' class='answer label-7'><span>I am a weak person.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9026' id='answer-id-54682' class='answer answer-7' value='54682' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9026\", \"answer-id-54682\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54682' id='answer-label-54682' class='answer label-7'><span>Because of institutional or societal stigmatization I am at increase risk in some environments.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Which treatment posits that PTSD develops in response to avoidance of external and internal stimuli associated with trauma?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9028' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9028' id='answer-id-54726' class='answer answer-8' value='54726' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9028\", \"answer-id-54726\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54726' id='answer-label-54726' class='answer label-8'><span>Dialectical Behavior Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9028' id='answer-id-54727' class='answer answer-8' value='54727' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9028\", \"answer-id-54727\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54727' id='answer-label-54727' class='answer label-8'><span>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9028' id='answer-id-54728' class='answer answer-8' value='54728' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9028\", \"answer-id-54728\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54728' id='answer-label-54728' class='answer label-8'><span>Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9028' id='answer-id-54729' class='answer answer-8' value='54729' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9028\", \"answer-id-54729\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54729' id='answer-label-54729' class='answer label-8'><span>Prolonged Exposure<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Retelling of the trauma event is an example of __________ exposure.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9029' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9029' id='answer-id-54687' class='answer answer-9' value='54687' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9029\", \"answer-id-54687\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54687' id='answer-label-54687' class='answer label-9'><span>in-vivo<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9029' id='answer-id-54688' class='answer answer-9' value='54688' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9029\", \"answer-id-54688\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54688' id='answer-label-54688' class='answer label-9'><span>imaginal<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Future research assessing the appropriateness of fit of traditional trauma focused treatment is needed for sexual minority veterans.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9030' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9030' id='answer-id-54689' class='answer answer-10' value='54689' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9030\", \"answer-id-54689\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54689' id='answer-label-54689' class='answer label-10'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9030' id='answer-id-54690' class='answer answer-10' value='54690' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9030\", \"answer-id-54690\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-54690' id='answer-label-54690' class='answer label-10'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary: \u00a0This course explores trauma assessment and treatment considerations for lesbian, gay, and bisexual veterans. \u00a0The course identifies unique stressors experienced by sexual minoritized veterans and provides context for minority stress and trauma. \u00a0Topics of post-traumatic stress disorder, Criterion A events, diagnostic assessment, rapport, and evidence-based practice are discussed. \u00a0Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,104,47,1,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-clinical","category-diagnosis-treatment","category-lgbtq","category-uncategorized","category-veterans"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=69696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69696\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=69696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=69696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=69696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}