5. Conclusions
trauma, comorbid psychiatric disorders, PTSD, combat-related
The results of this proof-of-concept study, while preliminary, showed that not only did MI often co-occur in MMs and veterans with TR-PTSD, but MMs and veterans found 3MDR to be an acceptable treatment for TR-PSTD and MI. As the evidence regarding MI in military and veteran populations continues to evolve, there is a growing imperative that MI be properly assessed and considered in the treatment of combat-related TR-PTSD, PTSD, other comorbid psychiatric disorders, and associated psychosocial challenges. Effectively addressing MI may provide healing and relief from problematic symptoms and impediments to life which are lacking in traditional evidence-based trauma treatments.