 Michael Villanueva, PhD ~ Web Briefing
Web Lectures ~ Practical Treatment Strategies for Combat Operational Stress ~ 1.5 Hrs Web Briefing ~ What Clinicians Need to Know about Military Culture and Military Language ~ 11/14/08 ~ 11:30am-1:00pm ~ 1.5 Hrs Dr. Villanueva is a Clinical Psychologist at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms, California. He is also a Captain (O3), US Army Medical Service Corp (IRR). In his current capacity, Dr Villanueva provides intensive PTSD psychological treatment to returning Navy Corpsmen, and Marine men and women recently deployed. He works closely with and makes recommendations to Navy psychiatrists and provides psychological treatment for military personnel. He also screens for traumatic brain injury and works closely with the Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurology, and Vestibular clinics at Balboa and Camp Pendleton Naval Hospitals. In his position, Dr Villanueva recommends and prepares Medical Boards, Limited Duty, Administrative Separation, and Psychological Addendums for active duty Navy and Marine personnel. Dr. Villanueva's Web Lectures are a highly summarized version of his In-Depth Classroom Presentation on current treatment strategies. Both the Web Lectures and the in-depth classroom presentation are organized around Moderate and Acute tracks -- how to differentiate and treat -- and focus on: - Clinical Presentation of Moderate and Acute COS - Clinical Treatment of Moderate and Acute COS - Comorbidities in treating complex COS/PCS cases He will also discuss the strengths and limitations of specific assessment instruments, and key diagnostice questions for understanding neurological involvement in the cases of acute PTSD. In the in-depth classrom presentation, Dr Villanueva will demonstrate a unique approach to interviewing and assessment which includes visualization via large wall-charts, which play a role in later treatment programs. Finally, Dr Villanueva will emphasize the importance of psychological case management and interdisciplinary treatment Dr. Villanueva's Web Briefing introduces an aspect of communication with returning Veterans which is seldom discussed. This Briefing focuses on: - The importance of understanding military "jargon" in establishing credibility and rapport - The importance of understanding military culture as it plays a role in clinical inferences - Key vocabulary words and phrases which will frequently appear in interviews and therapy |
