Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life. Kristen Brant, BS, Amanda Griffith, BA, & Alison Damico, BA Department of Occupational Therapy School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh. The challenge of living with ptsd. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The disability experience conference
Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to
return to civilian life
Kristen Brant, BS, Amanda Griffith, BA, & Alison Damico,
BADepartment of Occupational TherapySchool of Health &
Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh
The challenge of living with ptsd
Engaging in meaningful occupations
Person-environment-occupation (PEO) model
PersonEnvironmentOccupation(activities)Performance
5Peo model
Person
PTSD(signs & symptoms)
PEO model
EnvironmentClassrooms PeoplePublic spacesAttitudes
PEO model
Occupation(activities)AttendanceParticipationLearningTestsAssignmentsInstructionsCommunicationTransportationExtra-curricular
activitiesThe challenge of living with ptsd
Strategies for successModifying the Environment and
ActivitiesEducating instructors and studentsMeeting s prior to term
startingSmall class sizesSelf-selection of classroom
seatingScheduled meetingsTutoring programWelcome signs and
announcementsAcknowledging and celebrating veteransDesignated area
to study and socialize
Strategies for success (cont.)Modifying the Environment and
ActivitiesDesignated parkingWell-lighted walkways and areasIn-class
use of computersBreaks during testingExtended and flexible
timeframesFlexible class attendance policiesVideotaped
lecturesOnline learning options
Strategies for success (cont.)Modifying the Environment and
ActivitiesPeer mentoring programFirst-year veteran-only
coursesDesignated veteran housing
Success and empowerment
Discussion / questionsCombat Related Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder:The Battle to Return to Civilian Life
Kristen Brant, [email protected] Griffith,
[email protected] Alison Damico, [email protected] Master of
Occupational Therapy StudentsDepartment of Occupational
TherapyUniversity of Pittsburgh
