SFTC24: A Primer on Working with Military Families: Cultural Competency, Resources, and Professional Development

SFTC24: A Primer on Working with Military Families: Cultural Competency, Resources, and Professional Development
CE: 1.00
Speakers: Kayla R Fitzke PhD, LMFT, Nichole Huff, PhD, Jasmine Radjpaul

In 2022, the total number of U.S. military personnel, including active-duty, reserve, and Guard members, was 2,071,451 (DoD, 2022). When including service members’ family connections (i.e., spouses, minor children, adult/other dependents), the total estimated military-connected population topped 4.5 million individuals. In addition to navigating life events common to all families, military families are also vulnerable to challenges associated with navigating the ever-evolving military landscape. It is critical for therapists to have military cultural competency when working with military families. This includes awareness of the military family readiness system and the resources available to military families. This session will provide therapists with a working knowledge of the unique environment in which military families exist, as well as the available supports and resources therapists can leverage and/or refer to when working with military families. Additionally, given the ever-evolving nature of the military landscape, this session will highlight opportunities for professional development for therapists seeking to stay up to date on the latest policies and issues relevant for providers working with military families, specifically through OneOp. The OneOp network is a collaboration between the Department of Defense, Cooperative Extension, and university subject matter experts producing open-access, research-based professional development for providers serving military families. OneOp offers no-cost continuing education (CEs) spanning a variety of subject areas relevant to MFTs interested in working with military families. Time will be reserved for Q&A.

**Disclaimer:Please note that this recording is from an in-person conference session, and there may be moments where the speaker is momentarily out of view or not fully visible on screen. Due to technical limitations or the nature of live events, there may be inconsistencies in the camera framing or transitions. Please also note that some of the audience questions may be difficult to hear due to the nature of the live event set up. We appreciate your understanding and patience as you watch this session.
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