What Veterans Miss After War: The Psychology of Combat, Tribe, and the Longing to Be Back in the Fight

 

This 2-hour presentation explores why some combat veterans continue to feel drawn to being "back in the fight" long after deployment or military separation. Grounded in trauma psychology, neuroscience, identity, belonging, moral meaning, and transition science, the course examines how veterans may miss not only combat intensity, but also the tribe, mission, clarity, usefulness, and sense of purpose that war once provided, with implications for clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.

 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Identify key neurobiological, psychological, and transition-related factors that may contribute to persistent longing for combat, tribe, and high-stakes purpose in some veterans.
  • Examine how loss of belonging, mission, id entity, and moral significance may shape post-military distress, clinical presentation, and adaptation to civilian life.
  • Apply clinically appropriate, evidence-informed strategies for assessing and treating veterans who report ongoing longing to be back in the fight or difficulty adjusting to life after war.

Tried therapy but it didn't resonate? It may lack the understanding of a soldier's unique experience. 

Deep Understanding

Our course is grounded in trauma psychology, neuroscience, and transition science, offering a comprehensive understanding of a veteran's experience.

Practical Application

We provide implications for clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.

Unique Perspective

We explore the often overlooked aspects of a veteran's longing, such as the tribe, mission, clarity, usefulness, and sense of purpose.

Imagine Understanding the Deep-Seated Longing of Veterans to Return to Combat

Signing up for our course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to help veterans navigate their unique challenges.

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