MST Basics
This term refers to sexual assault or repeated harassment experienced during military service.
What is Military Sexual Trauma (MST)?
This fear keeps many survivors from reporting MST.
What is fear of negative consequences?
This is the primary method used to assess MST survivors.
What is interviewing?
This 12-week group program is designed for MST survivors.
What is Warrior Renew?
This role involves helping clients access services like housing or VA benefits.
What is case management?
This group reports MST at a rate of 38.4%.
Who are women (cisgender females)?
This cultural trait contributes to hostile attitudes toward women in the military.
What is hypermasculinity?
This type of assessment evaluates daily functioning.
What is a functional assessment?
This intervention combines body awareness, breathing, and safety principles.
What is Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY)?
This involves teaching clients about their experiences to reduce stigma.
What is psychoeducation?
This is one mental health condition commonly linked to MST.
What is PTSD? (also depression, anxiety, etc.)
Survivors often receive this kind of response when they disclose MST.
What is victim-blaming or discouragement?
This knowledge is essential for accurate assessment in military populations.
What is understanding military culture and hierarchy?
This theory is part of Warrior Renew.
What is Cognitive-Experiential Theory?
This role includes helping maintain a safe group environment with a licensed clinician.
What is group co-facilitation?
This describes the environment where survivors may still live and work alongside perpetrators.
What is the military structure / active duty environment?
This type of system response leads to mistrust and disengagement.
What is institutional betrayal?
This challenge may limit a social worker’s ability to help immediately.
What is lack of resources or referrals?
This is the main goal of crisis intervention immediately after assault.
What is stabilization and safety?
This involves pushing for better programs or policies for survivors.
What is advocacy?
This concept explains why MST requires targeted, population-specific interventions.
What is disproportionate prevalence and unique military context?
This explains why survivors may avoid even helpful services.
What is distrust due to past negative experiences with systems?
This client experience may impact engagement during assessment.
What is distrust of others / negative experiences with humanity?
This is a key reason group-based interventions are effective for MST survivors.
What is building community and reducing isolation?
This distinction separates BSW from clinical practitioners.
What is focus on stabilization/management vs. deep psychological/trauma treatment?