ODL 346: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness for Military Populations: Bridging the Gap Between Service and Healing

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1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created On:   7/17/25                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

This 1-hour training will explore how to leverage mindfulness-based interventions to build resilience and enhance trauma recovery for military members and veterans. Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by this population, the role of mindfulness in trauma recovery, and practical strategies for implementing mindfulness techniques in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key aspects of military culture that should inform the delivery of mindfulness-based interventions.
• Describe the common types of trauma experienced by military personnel and their impact on mental health.
• Summarize the role of mindfulness, common mindfulness-based interventions, and their potential benefits for trauma recovery in the military population.
• Develop an action plan for introducing and tailoring mindfulness practices to meet the specific needs of military clients in a trauma-informed therapeutic setting.

Presenter:

Samantha Getha, LCSW and Owner of Waves of Courage Counseling LLC

Samantha “Sam” Getha is a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska and Virginia, specializing in trauma-focused care for military and veteran families, in addition to her experience working with healthcare workers and law enforcement. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, focusing on military mental health.

An expert in trauma, including complex PTSD and attachment trauma, Sam brings over 9 years of experience from her roles as a hospital social worker, mental health provider, family advocacy outreach manager, and domestic abuse victim advocate on military installations. Drawing from a lifetime immersed in military culture as a military brat and spouse, she brings a unique perspective and empathy to her work.

Samantha is a certified EMDR therapist and is certified in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, valuing ongoing education and having taught mindfulness in inpatient and one-on-one settings. She strives to be culturally competent in all aspects of her practice. In her private practice, Waves of Courage Counseling LLC, Sam currently offers one-on-one online therapy sessions for adults 18+, as well as clinical supervision and consultation. She is a Virginia Board-approved supervisor for social workers and contracts with non-profit organizations to expand her reach.

Originally from North Carolina, Sam is a second-generation Filipino American who now resides in Northern Virginia, enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband and dogs.