Course

Moral Injury: The Common Theme Among Humanitarian Aid Workers and War Correspondents

Format

Online Course

Duration

1.5 hours

Presenter

Eva Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP

Prices

$65

General Price

$32.50

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About

Course Description

This presentation will focus on what Humanitarian Aid Workers and War Correspondents have in common: They are regularly exposed to violence in the routine execution of their jobs; with few exceptions they do not typically receive hostile environment or stress inoculation training; they are vulnerable to Moral Injury, the wounding to the heart and soul when we as humans are exposed to human suffering and tragedy that we cannot prevent.

While First Responders have been a target group for TRNs for a long time, the latter two groups: Humanitarian Aid Workers and War Correspondents are less familiar to our community. They are, however, in need of our services. Understanding the distinct cultures of each group is necessary in order to engage them in psychological first aid and disaster mental health. The presentation will include the distinction between Military and Non-military Moral Injury and the distinction between that and PTSD, the risks and resilience of humanitarian aid workers and war correspondents during missions; and the challenges to formulating an appropriate therapeutic response and intervention through a case study on EMDR for Moral Injury repair. 

Intended Audience

Mental Health Clinicians and anyone currently practicing EMDR therapy (psychologists, counselors, social workers, etc.). This course is appropriate for post-doctoral graduates and clinicians with advanced knowledge of various therapeutic treatment modalities and theoretical orientations.

Skill Level of Audience

Beginner/Intermediate. Only EMDR trained clinicians can obtain EMDRIA Credits. 

EMDRIA credits

1.5 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). CE credits are not offered for this course at this time. Please click here to see the information and instructions on how to obtain your credits/certificates of attendance.

Course Outline

Minutes 0-30
Minutes 31-60
Minutes 61-90
Introduction:
  • Review how to assess for Moral Injury.  
  • Treatment vs Repair.   
  • Setting up the session.  
  • Use of cognitive interweaves.  
  • Conclusion: Community nature of Moral Injury.  
Learn to identify risks (ex. lack of environmental training, stress inoculation, support in the filed, security, safety, and danger of abduction and/or death).

How to recognize and build resilience (ex. work in teams, dedicated to the mission, highly trained professionals, able to adapt to changing environment, appreciated of other cultures, and high tolerance for risk).  
Introduction and defining distinctions between:   
  • PTSD   
  • C-PTSD   
  • Military Moral Injury  
  • Non-Military Moral Injury  

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to summarize the distinction between Military and Non-military Moral Injury and distinguish both from PTSD. 
Participants will be able to identify 3 risks/resilience of both humanitarian aid workers and war correspondents.  
Participants will be able to formulate a treatment plan for Moral Injury repair utilizing EMDR.
Eva J. Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP
Meet the instructor

Eva J. Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP

Eva J. Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP is EMDR trained since 2001, Certified since 2012, and an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant since 2019 as well as being the Clinical Consultant to the NYC TRN throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to EMDR, she is Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Group Psychotherapy. Steeped in critical incident response since 2001, Ms. Usadi is a contract therapist for FDNY, an MFLC for DOD, a preferred provider for Doctors Without Borders and a member of CiC’s critical incident and trauma support team for war journalists. 

Professional Licenses & Certifications:  
2020 Certified Group Psychotherapist 
2019 Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist®
2019 EMDRIA Approved Consultant 
2018 Military Service Provider (Eagala) 
2014 200-Hr Yoga Teacher RYT (Yoga Alliance) 
2012 Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
2007 Equine Assisted Psychotherapist (Eagala) 
2002 Critical Incident Stress Management (ISTSS) 

Frequently asked questions

Cancelations

There are no cancelations/refunds for any distance learning courses.

Grievances

All grievances must be in writing to associate@emdrhap.org and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

Trademark Restrictions Purchasing / Showing content to others

** Please note** this distance learning course was given ownership from the presenter, Eva Usadi, to Trauma Recovery/HAP and it cannot be used for resale and only should be viewed by the purchaser.

** HIPAA Regulations: Please note that this course may contain protected health information (PHI). Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this PHI is strictly prohibited, this includes recording and/or reproducing any part of this training video. This video presentation contains videos of clients and case discussions. The presenter has received permission to use the videos to assist in the education and training of clinical professionals who must comply with confidentiality standards.  

ADA assistance

Facilities used by Trauma Recovery/HAP for in-person training events are ADA compliant. Should you need any special accommodations (ADA) for an in-person training event, please contact Trauma Recovery/HAP staff at info@emdrhap.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of the training event. On-demand courses with videos offer closed captioning. If you encounter any inaccuracies or synchronization issues with the closed captioning, please contact associate@emdrhap.org.

How to obtain your credits/certificates

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. To receive your EMDRIA credits complete the entire course and complete the post-test, then print your certificate. For CE credits, participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. Click here to know more.

Please forward a copy of your confirmation email or receipt to associate@emdrhap.org and you will receive a reply with instructions on how to access the learning assessment and certificate. Please make sure the receipt has the course title on it or write it in the forwarded email.***Please note, due to a high level of requests, it may take 1-5 business days to receive a reply. If you do not receive a reply within the 5 day time period, please call the HAP office***Only one recipient per course purchase will be given CE’s. Multiple CE’s will not be given to groups who purchase one course viewing.

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