Witnessing Injustice: Understanding Moral Injury and the Path to Repair

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Training Description

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) added a Z-code for "Moral Problems" in the September 2025 update to the DSM-5-TR. As a result, Moral Injury or Moral Distress is now recognized as a mental health condition. This recognition acknowledges the psychological harm from experiencing or witnessing actions that violate one's moral code rooted in moral and existential conflict and opens doors for further research, screening, and intervention. Moral injury is distinct from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Burnout and as such should be addressed differently.

CIBHS’ specialized training is timely and built to equip and support behavioral health providers and their clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex area. We offer an evidence -informed approach and a person-centered treatment methodology to help providers and clients process their morally injurious experiences.

This course aims to: 

1. Highlight and normalize the prevalence of Moral Injury within community members seeking behavioral health services and the provider community,
2. Mitigate secondary trauma and enhance professional integrity
3. Support providers on how to effectively screen for moral injury and distinguish it from co-occurring conditions like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, etc. utilizing the new DSM5-TR recognition; and
4. Create a path of healing through connection, belonging, and restoration of trust.  

Upon completing the live virtual training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training.