According to the National Center for PTSD, moral injury is defined as the distressing psychological, behavioral, social, and sometimes spiritual aftermath of exposure to events that go against an individual’s values and moral beliefs. The topic of moral injury is becoming more widespread and the effects of this type of injury are important for treatment providers to be mindful of in their work with members of the fire service. This type of injury can cause guilt, shame, anger, and disgust that make it difficult for the individual to process traumatic events and grow from their experiences. This webinar will seek to explore the basics of moral injury, how it develops, presentation in treatment, and best practices for treatment.
