CDP Presents- Military Identity in Clinical Practice: Enhancing Case Conceptualization and Treatment
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- Faculty:
- Carolyn Heward, BPsych, MPsych (Clinical)
- Course Levels:
- Introductory
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Media Type:
- Webinar
- License:
- Access for event date only.
Description
This webinar introduces an innovative approach to military mental health care through the integration of the Military Identity Model (MIM) with clinical case conceptualization. Drawing from recent systematic research, participants will learn how to move beyond cultural competence to actively engage with military identity as a mechanism for therapeutic change. The presentation examines how different forms of military identity - loyal, warrior, hidden, and disrupted - influence mental health outcomes and treatment engagement. Through case examples and practical demonstrations, clinicians will learn to assess and formulate cases using an identity-informed approach that enhances standard clinical frameworks. Particular attention will be paid to identifying identity disruption as a maintaining factor in mental health presentations and developing targeted formulations and treatment plans that align with military cultural values.
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Carolyn Heward, BPsych, MPsych (Clinical) Related Seminars and Products
Carolyn Heward is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, where she teaches in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program while conducting research on military identity construction and its implications for psychological wellbeing. As a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), she brings valuable insights to the intersection of military culture and mental health, particularly through her perspective that identity work is fundamental to clinical practice. Her recent scoping review on military culture, identity, and mental health has contributed to understanding the unique challenges faced by service members, while her current doctoral research explores the construction of military identity within the ADF and its clinical implications. Drawing from her clinical experience, Carolyn's work focuses on developing integrated approaches to clinical psychology that move beyond cultural formulations to address individual identity construction. She has also contributed to public discourse on military mental health through The Conversation, publishing articles on military identity and providing analysis of the Australian Government's response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.