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Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life

Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life. Kristen Brant, BS, Amanda Griffith, BA, & Alison Damico, BA Department of Occupational Therapy School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh. The challenge of living with ptsd.

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Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life

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  1. Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life Kristen Brant, BS, Amanda Griffith, BA, & Alison Damico, BA Department of Occupational Therapy School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh

  2. The challenge of living with ptsd

  3. Engaging in meaningful occupations

  4. Person-environment-occupation (PEO) model Environment Person Occupation (activities) Performance

  5. Peo model Person PTSD (signs & symptoms)

  6. PEO model • Classrooms • People • Public spaces • Attitudes Environment

  7. PEO model • Attendance • Participation • Learning • Tests • Assignments • Instructions • Communication • Transportation • Extra-curricular activities Occupation (activities)

  8. The challenge of living with ptsd

  9. Strategies for success • Modifying the Environment and Activities • Educating instructors and students • Meeting s prior to term starting • Small class sizes • Self-selection of classroom seating • Scheduled meetings • Tutoring program • “Welcome” signs and announcements • Acknowledging and celebrating veterans • Designated area to study and socialize

  10. Strategies for success (cont.) • Modifying the Environment and Activities • Designated parking • Well-lighted walkways and areas • In-class use of computers • Breaks during testing • Extended and flexible timeframes • Flexible class attendance policies • Videotaped lectures • Online learning options

  11. Strategies for success (cont.) • Modifying the Environment and Activities • Peer mentoring program • First-year veteran-only courses • Designated veteran housing

  12. Success and empowerment

  13. Discussion / questions • Combat –Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: • The Battle to Return to Civilian Life • Kristen Brant, BS • knb36@pitt.edu • Amanda Griffith, BA • alg130@pitt.edu • Alison Damico, BA • ald160@pitt.edu • Master of Occupational Therapy Students • Department of Occupational Therapy • University of Pittsburgh

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