Treating Military Sexual Trauma

Download or read book Treating Military Sexual Trauma written by Lori S. Katz and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence of sexual assault and harassment experienced by members of the US Armed forces has reached epidemic proportions. Its victims often suffer from devastating, life-long consequences to their careers, health, relationships, and psychological wellbeing. This authoritative resource is written for mental health clinicians about understanding and treating military sexual trauma (MST). With contributions from top experts in the field, this book presents information on evidence-based and emerging treatments to address the complex symptoms related to MST. This text provides a solid foundation for clinicians who work with veterans and active duty military personnel and discusses how to address the unique challenges of treating MST in their clients.