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Study Course Description
Military Psychology II
Course Code
VPUPK_289
Branch of Science
Clinical Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Gulbe
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Psychology
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the students’ understanding of mental disorders, their aetiology, manifestations and methods of psychological treatment, prevention and psycho-education in the military field, as well as to improve the students' skills in applying psychological treatment methods / interventions, implementation of psychological rehabilitation of soldiers, including the provision of psychological support to soldiers' families.
Preliminary Knowledge
Military Psychology I
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe the preventive work and psycho-education principles of the psychologist in the military field, characterize the etiology of mental disorders and their manifestations in soldiers; identify, justify and analyze the selected psychological treatment methods (interventions), lists criteria for assessing the results of psychological support. Students describe aspects of soldier rehabilitation and psychological treatment for soldier families.
Skills
1.Students apply military knowledge to plan preventive work and psycho-educational activities, set psychological treatment goals that can be achieved according to the client's needs (case description), select the most appropriate intervention methods and plan the psychological treatment process. Students plan rehabilitation of soldiers (case description) and and psychological treatment for soldiers' families.
Competences
1.Students independently plan preventive work and psycho-education activities in the military field, based on the case description sets achievable goals psychological treatment, choose appropriate psychological treatment methods (intervention) and develops a work plan for providing psychological treatment to soldiers, assessing restrictions and observing ethical principles. Students independently plan the rehabilitation of soldiers and psychological support for soldiers' families.
Assessment
Individual work
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10 points
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1. Independently prepare for a test of the etiology, manifestations and methods of psychological treatment of mental disorders. 2. Independently prepare a brief description of the methods of psychological treatment (interventions), according to the case in the military field: - develop a psychological treatment plan, as appropriate for the case; - set psychological treatment goals and to be consistent with the client's needs (case description); - describe and justify the chosen method of psychological treatment. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. |
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Important about attending classes |
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In accordance with the rules of Procedure of the study process of Rīga Stradiņš University - attendance of classes is mandatory. If it is not possible to attend the class for justified reasons, the head of the study course, mg. psych. lect, shall be informed thereof. Zane Gulbe to agree a lesson replay. If 50% of the class volume is delayed, the completion of the study course shall not be included. |
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Examination
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10 points
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1. Test on the etiology, manifestations and methods of psychological treatment (interventions) of mental disorders, which correspond to the course topics - test (40%). 2. The description of the case passed to in accordance with the requirements (up to 5 pages) (60%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Preventive work and psycho-education in the military field.
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Preventive work and psycho-education in the military field.
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Preventive work and psycho-education in the military field.
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Psychological interventions in the military field
- Intervention of the crisis and trauma
- Coping
- Self-regulation
- Teamwork
- Unit morality
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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- Teamwork
- Unit morality
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Psychological interventions in the military field
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- Self-regulation
- Teamwork
- Unit morality
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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Etiology of mental disorders and treatment.
Participation in international operations and impact of traumatic environment on soldiers' physical and mental health.
Stress-related mental disorders: Soldier Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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Auditorium
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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- Rehabilitation of soldiers following a traumatic crisis in the combat environment and in international operations.
- Support for families of soldiers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kennedy, C. H., & McNeil, J. A. (Eds.). (2024). Military Psychology: Clinical and Operational Applications (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
2.
Moore, B. A., & Barnett, J. E. (Eds.). (2024). Military Psychologists' Desk Reference (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
3.
American Psychiatric Association. (2024). DSM-5-TR Clinical Cases: Focus on Trauma, Stressor-Related, and Military-Connected Disorders. American Psychiatric Association Publishing
4.
Schnurr, P. P., & Friedman, M. J. (Eds.). (2025). PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders in Military and Veteran Populations: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention. Guilford Press.
5.
NATO Science and Technology Organization. (2024). Military Family Resilience and Psychological Support Frameworks (STO Technical Report TR-HFM-320). NATO STO.
6.
Forbes, D., Bisson, J. I., Monson, C. M., & Berliner, L. (Eds.). (2024). Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
Additional Reading
1.
Bowles, S. V., & Bartone, P. T. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Military Sciences and Psychology: Promoting Resilience in Operational Environments. Springer.
2.
Cozza, S. J., & Goldenberg, M. N. (Eds.). (2025). Supporting Military and Veteran Families: Clinical Interventions and Prevention Strategies. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
3.
Riggs, D. S., & Scurfield, R. M. (2024). Trauma and the Military Family: Evidence-Based Systems Approaches to Prevention and Rehabilitation. Routledge.
4.
World Health Organization. (2024). Clinical Guide for Management of Conditions Specifically Related to Stress in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings. World Health Organization.
5.
Figley, C. R., & Kiser, L. J. (2024). Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue in Military Healthcare Providers and Psychologists. Routledge.
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Military Psychology
2.
Psihologa profesionālās darbības jomu apraksts. Militārā psiholoģija.
3.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense. (2024). VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder. U.S. Government Publishing Office.