This training is a combination of two modules from our Couples Webinar Series. The first half provides active duty and civilian mental health providers with an overview of Dr. Douglas Snyders' three-stage model for treating infidelity. It begins by defining behaviors that constitute an affair and then explores issues which may be specific to military couples. Next, the three-stage model is introduced along with tasks to be accomplished during therapy and treatment goals for each stage. The second half of the training provides an overview of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) with military-connected clients. First we will examine data regarding the prevalence of IPV. A review of the literature on the intersection of IPV and military culture will also be presented, along with key assessment elements, important questions to ask, and screening tools that can be used. Finally, we will review programs and resources available to prevent and respond to IPV with this population.
Target Audience: For behavioral health providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Instructional Level: Introductory
Learning Objectives
Distinguish the three stages of Dr. Douglas Snyder’s model for treating infidelity
Evaluate two interventions that behavioral health providers can use with military couples to contain emotional turmoil following discovery or disclosure of an affair
Differentiate between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive dynamics in intimate partner relationships
Use military and community resources to address intimate partner violence with military-connected clients
CE Information:
American Psychological Association Sponsor Approval:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education Provider Approval:
The Center for Deployment Psychology, #1761, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: May 19, 2022 – May 19, 2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Live, Interactive Webinar continuing education credits.
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology Provider Approval:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0178).
| CWS Infidelity Handouts (167.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Overview (290.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Sample Letters (78.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| CWS Infidelity Slides (1.9 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| CWS IPV Military Power Control Wheel (87.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| CWS IPV Relationship Spectrum Handout (114.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| CWS IPV Slides (1.9 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Safe Questions Handout (149.2 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Christy Collette, LMHC is a Program Associate for the Center for Deployment Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. In this capacity, she is coordinating the expansion of the Star Behavioral Health Providers into new states across the nation. SBHP trains civilian behavioral health providers to work with Service members, veterans and their families. The mission is to expand the availability of high quality behavioral health services, especially to those in the reserve component.
Prior to coming to CDP, Christy worked at the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University. In this capacity, she worked on the SBHP program and implemented the program in a few states. She worked extensively with local, state, and national organizations to better serve the military population in Indiana. She also coordinated the Battlemind to Home Summit in Indiana which is a collaborative conference with the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. This summit brings to together over 300 professionals from around the state and provides educational opportunities on topics such as community engagement, legal services, and health care for the military and veteran population.
Christy received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ball State University. She is a licensed mental health counselor and maintained private practice for over 10 years. In this role, she worked with both individuals and families and specialized in trauma. She also worked in community mental health centers providing counseling and case management to a variety of clients during her career. Christy has over 15 years’ experience working with children through play therapy and has worked extensively with military families.
