CRTC 104 PTSD and Combat Stress
Dear Colleague: A car accident. A teen suicide. A house fire. A rape. School shootings. Natural disasters. The death of a child. Life is full of crisis situations and trauma events. As caregivers, we are called to be there in those moments… aptly trained to help during life's most difficult situations. In an effort to adequately respond to the needs of people across our nation when a crisis happens, the AACC is expanding her training programs and has developed the NEW Crisis Response and Trauma Care Series. This five part series prepares leaders to come alongside those who are hurting and help properly and adequately respond when a crisis happens. The good news is that God is always in our trouble, and He has no greater plan than to work through His people as a conduit to tell them that He will make a way. If you have meaningful influence in the life of another individual, either as a member of the local police force, ambulance/EMT, nurse, doctor, school teacher, pastor, therapist, or any position that involves the opportunity to provide Godly counsel, wisdom and care in a time of crisis, you can now be recognized for your training. The Best News: Your fourth course, CRTC 104 PTSD and Combat Stress, is only $249 (regular tuition $800) until November 25, 2012 Over 60% savings! Join me and thousands of AACC members who will immediately pursue this important and prestigious specialized training leading to the Crisis Response credential. Our goal is to train tens of thousands of individuals all across the nation and around the world. We love being a part of your life!
Blessings, Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, BCPPC President, American Association of Christian Counselors
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CRTC 104 PTSD and Combat Stress
Course Description For those who work directly with the military, deployment issues, combat trauma and the resulting aftermath are all sobering realities of armed conflict. This course is specifically tailored to understanding the world of the service member and the integrated systems found within military cultures. Sessions address primary diagnostic concerns, treatment options and a biblical view of war and deadly force.
Lesson 01: Signs and Symptoms by Michael Lyles, M.D. Lesson 02: Risk Factors for PTSD by Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A. and Chris Adsit, B.A. Lesson 03: Trauma and Addiction by Mark Laaser, Ph.D. Lesson 04: Suicide Assessment and Prevention by Kevin Ellers, D.Min. Lesson 05: Treatment Protocols by David Jenkins, Psy.D. and Michael Lyles, M.D. Lesson 06: The Journey from Trauma to Transformation by Gary Beikirch, M.S. and Loreen Beikirch Lesson 07: War, Deadly Force and the Bible by Todd Wagner, M.A. Lesson 08: The Realities of Military Service on the Service Member by Don Snider, Ph.D. and LTG Robert Van Antwerp Lesson 09: The Realities of Military Life for Families by LTG Robert Van Antwerp, Paula Van Antwerp and Rosemarie Hughes, Ph.D. Lesson 10: The Combat Trauma Spectrum by Chris Adsit, B.A. and Rahnella Adsit Lesson 11: The Military Medical System, Veterans Medical System, and Related Issues by Leigh Bishop, M.A., M.D. and MG (Ret.) Ken Farmer, M.D. Lesson 12: Assessment and Treatment Protocols by Leigh Bishop, M.A., M.D. and Eric Scalise, Ph.D.

CRTC World-class Faculty
	Rev. Chris Adsit, B.A., is Associate National Director of Disciplemaking, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry. He is the author of Personal Disciplemaking, Connecting With God, The Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home (with Rahnella Adsit and Marshele Carter-Waddell).
	Rahnella Adsit is the Associate National Director of Staff & Troop Care, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry. She has maintained a private counseling practice for many years and helped launch Military Ministry's PTSD ministry in 2006. Rahnella is the co-author of When War Comes Home with her husband, Rev. Christopher Adsit, and Marshele Carter-Waddell.
	Leigh Bishop, M.A., M.D., Staff psychiatrist, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Dr. Bishop, a Naval Reserve Officer, serves in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and is assigned to the Operational Health Support Unit in Dallas, Detachment J. He and his family currently reside in Houston, Texas.
	Gary Beikirch, M.S., was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He joined the U.S. Army in August 1967 and completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ; Airborne School at Fort Benning, GA; and Special Forces Training at Fort Bragg, NC. He is a middle-school guidance counselor and on the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Greater Rochester.
	Loreen Beikirch received her certificate in Biblical Counseling from Light University. She co-facilitates family life ministry and women's ministry programs in her local church and conducts pre-marital and marriage counseling, as well as grief counseling. Loreen has been married for more than 30 years to Gary Beikirch, a Vietnam War Veteran Medal of Honor recipient.
	Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A., is director of Professional Relations for the American Association of Christian Counselors. She has worked in the field of Christian counseling since 1994 specializing in issues of grief, crisis, and trauma. Jennifer currently serves as Coordinator for AACC's National Crisis Response Team and is a Trainer through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
	Kevin Ellers, D.Min., is the Territorial Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army in the U.S.A. Central Territory. He is also president of the Institute for Compassionate Care, which is dedicated to education, training and direct care. Kevin serves as faculty for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and teaches broadly on the topics of Medic First Aid, grief, trauma, disasters, and emotional and spiritual care.
	MG (Ret.) Ken Farmer, M.D., serves as Executive Vice President and COO for TriWest Healthcare Alliance. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and North Atlantic Regional Medical Command. He is American Board of Family Practice certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
	Rosemarie Hughes, Ph.D., was the former Dean of the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University. Dr. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Duquesne University, a Master's degree in Education from Regent University, and a Doctorate in Urban Services from Old Dominion University.
	David Jenkins, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and serves as Associate Professor of Counseling and the Coordinator of Clinical Training in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He serves on the Executive Board of the Society for Christian Psychology and as clinical director of the International Board of Christian Counselors for the American Association of Christian Counselors. David has worked extensively with addictive, mood, and anxiety disorders in the context of individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
	Mark Laaser, Ph.D., is an internationally-known author and speaker who has written six books, including Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction, Talking to Your Kids About Sex and The Pornography Trap. He is also an adjunct faculty member at several graduate schools. He and his wife, Debbie, started Faithful and True Ministries to counsel couples healing from sexual addiction.
	Michael Lyles, M.D., is a consultant to a variety of community organizations ranging from religious organizations to Internet sites to professional athletes such as the Atlanta Hawks. He is board certified in Adult Psychiatry by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Michael's major areas of clinical activity are mood disorders, anxiety disorders and ADHD.
	Eric Scalise, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and Vice President for Professional Development at AACC and the former Dept. Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience.
	Don Snider, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, serves as Emeritus Professor of Political Science at West Point and is a visiting research professor at the Army War College. He was research director for, and co-editor of, The Future of the Army Profession, Dissent and Strategic Leadership of Military Professions, and Officership: The Professional Practice.
	LTG Robert Van Antwerp is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, completed Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault training, Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced courses. He served in combat as a battalion commander in the combat engineers.
	Paula Van Antwerp has been an Army spouse for 35 years as the wife of Lieutenant General R.L. Van Antwerp. They have five children: Major Jeff Van Antwerp; Capt. Luke Van Antwerp; Julia Tobias; Kathryn; and Robby, a wounded warrior. Mrs. Van Antwerp has devoted her time to raising her children, teaching Bible studies, and as a support volunteer in the Army community.
	Todd Wagner, M.A., serves as Senior Pastor of Watermark Community Church in Dallas. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and holds a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Todd has served on Young Life and K-Life staff, as well as 10 years at Kanakuk, where he last served as Assistant Director at K-2.
Become Board Certified in Crisis Response
The Board of Christian Crisis ∓ Trauma Response (BCCTR) is affiliated with the nearly 50,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors and is open to all individuals who identify themselves as Christian crisis responders. The mission of the BCCTR is to provide professional support to Christian crisis responders who serve the Lord by helping those in their time of crisis, trauma and loss. The Crisis Response and Trauma Care (CRTC) Professional Certification offers four Credentials: Board Certified First Responder (Requires CRTC 101 & 102) Board Certified Crisis Response Specialist (Requires all five CRTC courses) Board Certified Crisis Response Chaplain (Requires all five CRTC courses, and must be ordained or licensed as a pastor) Board Certified Crisis Response Therapist (Requires all five CRTC courses, plus master's level training in counseling or related field) Special Notice: If you have completed any of the CISM certification courses, you may be eligible to substitute your training for up to three courses toward the credential. For more information, please call 1-800-526-8673.