Service members and veterans carry experiences that most clinicians never learn about in graduate school: combat exposure, institutional betrayal, military sexual trauma, the disorientation of coming home. Without training in military culture, even skilled therapists can miss what's really going on in the room, or unintentionally lose a client's trust before treatment ever gets started.
PESI's military counseling training gives you the frameworks, language, and evidence-based interventions to work confidently with this population, whether you already carry a caseload of veteran clients or you've just realized you probably have more of them than you think. From cognitive processing therapy for veterans to specialized approaches for military sexual trauma and moral injury, you'll walk away with tools you can use in your very next session.
Join a faculty of expert clinicians, many of whom have served in the U.S. Armed Forces themselves, for an immersive virtual summit covering today's most pressing issues in military and veteran mental health treatment. Learn in-depth techniques from CPT, IPT, and more, taught by leaders in the field including a co-developer of Cognitive Processing Therapy and a former Military Sexual Trauma coordinator in the VA healthcare system. Complete the summit and you'll be eligible to become a Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMHP), a $249.99 certification value included free with registration.
Cognitive Processing Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach to Treat PTSD and Related Conditions
Imagine helping clients find relief from trauma in only 12 sessions...
Transition traumatized clients from suffering and despair to hope and healing with this exclusive 2-day LIVE online training from Dr. Kathleen Chard, co-developer of Cognitive Processing Therapy. See how you can use CPT for the treatment of PTSD with session-by-session instructions, scripts, worksheets, and constructive feedback from Dr. Chard herself.
This structured 12-session approach has been proven to help clients release themselves from the shame, guilt, and blame surrounding trauma. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with one of the leading experts in the field, plus receive the CPT Manual ($52 value) FREE when you register today.
Limited slots are available and fill up fast. Multiple dates are available. Reserve your seat today!
Get a head start with free clinical resources developed by leading voices in military and veteran mental health, covering everything from military culture to moral injury to reintegration support.
Why This Training Matters
Understanding Military Culture Learn how identity, values, and relationships shift with military service, and why that shift shapes everything from how a client discusses symptoms to whether they trust you in the first place. You'll leave with a framework for building rapport that goes far beyond knowing the difference between the Army and the Marines.
Treating Combat and Military Sexual Trauma Master evidence-based interventions for the trauma unique to service, including combat exposure, military sexual trauma training grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, and the layered impact of institutional betrayal.
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veterans Get hands-on with CPT, one of the most well-researched treatments for military-related PTSD, taught by leaders in the field, including co-developer of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Dr. Kathleen M. Chard, who helped develop and refine the approach for this population.
Supporting Transition and Reintegration Help clients navigate the identity shock of leaving military service, including strained family relationships, couples therapy, and the loss of structure and purpose that often follows discharge.
Addressing Moral Injury Learn ACT-based tools to help clients work through the guilt, anger, and internal conflict that surface when duty, personal values, and public scrutiny collide, particularly during domestic deployments.
Recognizing Co-Occurring Concerns Build competence in the physical and psychological conditions that often travel alongside military trauma: TBI, chronic pain, substance use, suicide and self-harm, and trauma-related insomnia.
Earn CVMHP Certification
Military and veteran mental health training draws from decades of research into combat trauma, moral injury, and post-deployment adjustment, and the field continues to evolve. PESI's courses are developed and taught by leading experts, including clinicians who helped pioneer cognitive processing therapy and others who served in the U.S. Armed Forces themselves.
Many of our military counseling training programs lead to a Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMHP) credential through Evergreen Certifications, giving your clients a clear signal: you've done the work, and you're prepared to understand their world.
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FAQs
PESI is proud to support the people who've served. Here's what you need to know about tuition assistance for military-connected professionals.
PESI, Inc. is proud to offer reduced tuition on many seminars for active-duty, retired, or veteran status military personnel. To register for live in-person or webinar events, please call customer service at: 800-844-8260.
Note: We will ask for your MOS Code / Rank and Rate. This discount is limited to those who have served. Family members of those who have served are not eligible.
Looking for a PESI military discount? Email our customer service team at info@pesi.com to find out which upcoming live seminars qualify.
