Efficacy of Virtual Warrior Renew Therapy for Veterans Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract

Survivors of military sexual trauma (MST) have an increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance use, and suicidal ideation. Research on MST is limited, especially with male subjects, who may have unique challenges related to the psychological sequela of MST. Within a personalized medicine approach to the treatment of the psychological impact of MST, there is a need to address the unique aspects of sexual trauma beyond PTSD, such as lack of closure, shame, self-blame, anger, self-esteem, internalized rejection, and impacts on interpersonal relationships. The Warrior Renew therapy modality is an 8-week group developed to address the transdiagnostic symptoms associated with MST. The group consists of eight 90-minute virtual sessions covering the topics of: feelings, anxiety/triggers, anger/resentment, understanding trauma, relationship patterns, self-blame, grief, and moving forward, based on the Warrior Renew manual. Pilot trials of Warrior Renew have demonstrated significant improvements in PTSD symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, self-esteem, and negative cognitions with low dropout rates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1221823

Entities

People

  • Amanda E. Wood
  • Belle Zaccari
  • Miles Evanisko
  • My Crooker

Organizations

  • Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.