There is a growing need for effective complementary treatment approaches to address the complex behavioral health care needs of the Veteran population. The Seeing Lens: Therapeutic Photography Group is a 10-week complementary treatment approach that engages the practice of photography as a primary treatment modality to foster mindfulness, self-exploration, and self-discovery in Veteran populations. This innovative interdisciplinary project focuses on linking the teaching of technical photography skills with recovery-based practices. This module will provide detailed information on the Seeing Lens: Therapeutic Photography Group as an evidence-informed treatment intervention. The session will include a discussion of specific outcome measures and intervention strategies. . In addition, the session will provide information on outcome measures that support the use of therapeutic photography as a primary treatment modality.

Upon completion of the module, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the at least 3 photography based interventions
2. Identify at least 3 benefits of therapeutic photography as a treatment modality
3. Identify the application of the "dual" approach as an intervention strategy in treatment based programs
4. Identify at least two ways to incorporate therapeutic photography in current practices