Caregiver Resources - Education, Training & Webinars

Whiteboard videos which provide patients and caregivers information on what is PTSD, treatment, therapy, prolonged exposure, medications and how PTSD effects the brain.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/video/index.asp

Phone: PTSD Information Voicemail 1.800.296.6300

PTSD can make somebody hard to be with. Living with someone who is easily startled, has nightmares, and often avoids social situations can take a toll on the most caring family. Early research on PTSD has shown the harmful impact of PTSD on families. Living with someone with PTSD can take a toll on relationships. PTSD doesn't just affect an individual — it affects everyone around them. He’s what you need to know.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/effect_families.asp

There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide on a treatment.

Using the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid, you can:

• Learn about effective PTSD treatments
• Watch videos of providers explaining how treatments work
• Build a chart to compare the treatments you like the most
• Print a personalized summary
• How to Use the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid

If you have - or think you have - PTSD, the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid is one of the best ways to learn about effective treatment options. You can go through this decision aid in order, or skip around to the sections that interest you. At the end, you can print or save a personalized summary of your symptoms, goals, and preferences. Share this summary with your provider at your next visit.

NOTE: This Decision Aid is not a substitute for medical care or advice from a provider. Only a licensed professional can diagnose PTSD.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/

Phone: PTSD Information Voicemail 1.800.296.6300

CRAFT - PTSD is a web-based course for family members and caregivers of anyone working to manage PTSD. This course teaches family members and caregivers how to encourage their loved one to get treatment and support them during care. CRAFT-PTSD also offers tools for family members and caregivers to improve their own quality of life. It is designed to make things better and help anyone facing the effects of PTSD.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/CRAFTPTSD/

A parent's PTSD symptoms are directly linked to their child's responses. Caregiver's PTSD symptoms impact children in many ways, and there are common problems experienced by children of adults with PTSD. Here’s what you need to know.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/effect_parent_ptsd.asp

Trauma survivors with PTSD may have trouble with their close family relationships or friendships. The symptoms of PTSD can cause problems with trust, closeness, communication, and problem solving. These problems may affect the way the survivor acts with others. In turn, the way a loved one responds to him or her affects the trauma survivor. A circular pattern can develop that may sometimes harm relationships. If you are a friend of family member of someone living with PTSD, here what you need to know.

Website: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/effect_relationships.asp

Communication is an essential skill for all caregivers. Acquiring this skill will help caregivers advocate for themselves and their loved ones. The goal of this course is to help caregivers become aware of their own needs and challenges as well as provide them with the tools and skills to effectively communicate those needs.

Website: https://psycharmor.org/courses/choosing-your-words/