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This presentation looks at Moral Injury and how it contributes to the development of PTSD. Part of this presentation will look at the overlapping symptoms of PTSD and Moral Injury. This presentation will look at the development of a person’s moral code, how combat trauma has the potential to create cognitive dissonance with someone’s moral code.
The presentation will also cite examples of quotes by various veterans from books such as, “What Have We Done”, and “Soul Repair”, as well as having a collaborative discussion with the participants.
Objectives:
- Review how we develop morals.
- Discuss cognitive dissonance as it relates to war and morals
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