The focus of this course is to examine military culture using a trauma-informed framework that involves considering ethical implications for practice, comprehending the various types of trauma that may impact service members and their families, and the effects of policies and health disparities across diverse social identities within varied military environments. This course addresses the needs of service members, veterans and their families at different developmental phases of the military life cycle. In addition, theoretical and practical approaches to treatment of chronic stress, acute stress, and trauma-related stress disorders are examined with the goal of advancing students' knowledge of best practices and current evidence-based models. Prerequisite: SOCW 5355.