The Resilient Veteran

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2022-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. You can also access the registration form directly. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

Integrating Public and Ecosystem Health Systems to Foster Resilience
2022-09-19 11:00 - 15:00
Integrating Public and Ecosystem Health Systems to Foster Resilience: A Workshop to Identify Research to Bridge the Knowledge-To-Action Gap

About this event

September 19, 11:00 am-3:30 pm EDT virtual

This workshop will bring together research, practitioner, and policy communities along with other stakeholders to explore opportunities to advance understanding of the interconnections between public health and Nature and discuss how to move from knowledge to action through better integration of knowledge, policy, and practice.
This workshop will consider the strengths and lessons learned from existing activities focused on the integration of public health and Nature research. It will also explore how we can advance integration through new and emerging cross-cutting research areas and develop solutions that inform policy and practice while promoting equity, justice, and resilience. Building on these discussions, workshop participants will consider how to develop a new research agenda that harnesses existing knowledge and new advancements and more effectively promotes the translation of this information into policy and practice.
Learn more and register online.

Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:30
CDP Presents: Dyadic Interventions – Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention via Zoom
22 September 2022, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
Description: The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Dyadic interventions: Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention.” Additional information, including an expanded event description, learning objectives and CE details, will be added as the event date nears.
Please note: Space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date.
Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Continuing Education Details:
Final CE approval is pending. This section will be updated in advance of the event.
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Erie VAMC Mental Health Summit 2022
2022-09-27 08:30 - 12:00
When:

Tue. Sep 27, 2022, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm ET

Where:
This is an online event.

Cost:
Free

Join Erie VA Medical Center, along with representatives from the Pittsburgh VAMC-UD, VA Butler Healthcare System, and the Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse as they present crisis management and suicide prevention education to Veterans, family members, and community stakeholders.
Topics of discussion to include:

Widespread use of substances in the Veteran population
The increase in substance abuse related deaths since 2020
The correlating statistics of substance abuse and suicidality, including the higher likelihood of suicide attempts
Referral, admission, and contact procedures for the Substance Abuse programs at the Erie VA; the Butler Domiciliary, and the Pittsburgh Center for the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Services offered at the Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, including trends seen by this office

Register by phone or email:
814-860-2403 | Anne.Rill@va.gov

What is Beneath Trauma?
2022-09-28 11:00 - 13:00
What is Beneath Trauma?
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT (start time 11 AM EST)

Location:
Virtual Presentation
Presented By:
Kirsten Belaire, LPC
We often understand that traumatic events impact us and we are also aware of the survival reactions to trauma.
Objectives of the training:

Understand trauma in the brain and in the central nervous system responses.
Identify behaviors or thought patterns that could indicate a client’s attempt to recover from trauma.
Increase cultural competence in working with our military community.

Learn more and register online.

Coaching Into Care – Role of Veterans Family Members and Friends in Mental Health Care
2022-10-05 11:00 - 12:30
Coaching Into Care – Role of Veterans Family Members and Friends in Mental Health Care
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Where
Virtual Webinar
Start Time by Time Zones:
8:00 am – Pacific / Arizona
9:00 am – Mountain
10:00 am – Central
11:00 am – Eastern

Contact
Katie E. Civiletto Stenger
Summit BHC Tactical Recovery
716-673-5017 katie.stenger@summitbhc.com

Presented By:
Cindy Swinkels, Ph. D., CBSM, DBSM

11th Annual National LOSS Team Conference
2022-10-16 08:00 - 2022-10-18 17:00
The Annual National LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team Conference is a multi-dimensional, multi-day event that actively explores the public health crisis of suicide. It includes community engagement, nationally recognized subject experts, and strategic conference topics, creating a unique opportunity for mental health professionals, first responders, school counselors, faith leaders, funeral directors, suicide loss survivors, LOSS Team members, and other community members to share and learn about caring for those struggling with a loss to suicide.

This year’s conference theme is ‘Postvention is Prevention’. Developing a LOSS Team and integrating it into a community provides immediate support and resources to persons who have lost a loved one, friend, or colleague to suicide. LOSS Teams engage in advanced postvention efforts that take place immediately following a death by suicide and provide services, support, and linkage to the suicidally bereaved. Regrettably, in many communities there is no organized response to local suicides, which can leave survivors to feel isolated, guilty, or ashamed as they attempt to find a path forward. The bereaved may struggle for long periods of time before seeking or receiving help. LOSS Teams can change that. Research shows that families touched by suicide that do not receive initial services by a LOSS Team will wait many years before reaching out for help.

The ONSITE conference registration fee includes the following:

Admittance to all 4 keynote speakers
Admittance to 5 workshops
CEUs*
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks for both conference days
Optional evening excursion: Trolley ride to downtown Fort Wayne

The VIRTUAL conference registration fee includes the following:

Admittance to all 4 keynote speakers
Admittance to one workshop from each track
LOSS panel
LOSS Team panel

*Continuing education hours are available for conference attendees and are included in the registration fee. Certificates are awarded by Purdue University Fort Wayne and will be emailed after the conference.

Visit the conference website for full details and registration.

QPR + CALM Training
2022-10-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-26 10:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-31 12:00 - 15:30, 2022-11-07 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-12-09 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-12-19 12:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-25 11:00 - 14:00
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.
This date also offers a 1-hour Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM) directly after the QPR sessions. You can opt-in to one or both trainings.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. You can also access the registration form directly. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

Brave Conversations About Substance Use
2022-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Brave Conversations About Substance Use
Join the next Recovery is Community NWPA virtual training! No registration is needed.
Presented by Angela Morton, MA
October 28, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Click here to join the meeting

hours of CE credits for AMA, ANCC, and LSW/LCW/LPC/LMFT will be offered to those who attend.

Recovery Is Beautiful NWPA: Offering recovery support for women with substance use disorder and their families in Erie, Crawford, and Venango Counties.

Recent Innovations in the Assessment and Prediction of Self-Directed Violence
2022-12-07 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, Dec 7 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Agenda
This talk will describe recent developments regarding the assessment and prediction of suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among Veterans. Topics covered will include the development and validation of the Durham Risk Score, the Screen for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, and ongoing efforts to use machine learning approaches to improve the prediction of suicide among Veterans through integration and analysis of electronic health record data, geospatial data, natural language processing, and genomics.
Intended Audience: Researchers and clinicians interested in learning about recent innovations in the assessment and prediction of self-directed violence.

Register for webinar
If you want to attend, register now. When your registration is approved, you’ll receive an invitation to join.

Host
Heidi Schlueter

QPR Training
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.
This session will be held in-person at:
Ft. LeBeouf American Legion Post 285
120 W. 4th Street, Waterford, PA
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access registration information. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers
2022-12-13 14:00 - 15:30
Date: Three-part series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Register Online

Session 1 – The Future of Caregiving: A Path for the Way Forward

Part 1: Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Learning Objectives

Describe what we know about the caregiver population, which includes not only spouses but also children, grandparents, siblings, neighbors, and friends
Review the recently released National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Examine the latest research and national trends on military and Veteran caregivers

Presenter

Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UT Health San Antonio; Research Advisor to the Campaign for Inclusive Care, Dole Caregiver Fellow Alumna, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

With over 5.5 million military and Veteran caregivers in the United States, the implementation of the newly released National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers is a critical step forward for those caring for our Nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Caregivers consistently experience worse health outcomes, greater challenges in family relationships, and increased difficulties in the workplace than non-caregivers. Military and Veteran caregivers are unique in that they tend to be younger and serve in caregiver roles longer than their civilian counterparts.

This learning community will provide participants an opportunity to learn in a small group and interactive setting. The objectives of this learning community are to (1) Discover a framework for supporting military and Veteran caregivers, (2) Examine how both paid and informal caregivers can be recognized and valued in the continuum of care, and (3) Identify resources available that are specifically tailored for military and Veteran caregivers.

The learning community will meet monthly for three sessions beginning in December 2022 via Zoom. Each session will feature an expert presentation with engaging group discussion incorporated throughout.

Acupuncture & Pain Management for Veteran Clients with Physical Symptoms of PTSD and Chronic Pain
2022-12-16 11:00 - 13:00
Acupuncture & Pain Management for Veteran Clients with Physical Symptoms of PTSD and Chronic Pain
December 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST
The course will be about introducing alternative options for physical symptoms related to PTSD such as insomnia, nightmares, chronic pain, and fatigue. It will include detailed information on modalities to help manage these symptoms for better engagement in clinical services.

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers
2023-01-12 14:00 - 15:30
Date: Three-part series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Register Online

Session 2 – Identifying and Engaging Military and Veteran Caregivers

Thursday, January 12, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Learning Objectives

Describe the challenges of self-identification
Discover strategies for better outreach and engagement
Identify opportunities to empower the caregiver voice

Presenter

Melissa Comeau, M.S., Director, Military Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross

With over 5.5 million military and Veteran caregivers in the United States, the implementation of the newly released National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers is a critical step forward for those caring for our Nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Caregivers consistently experience worse health outcomes, greater challenges in family relationships, and increased difficulties in the workplace than non-caregivers. Military and Veteran caregivers are unique in that they tend to be younger and serve in caregiver roles longer than their civilian counterparts.

This learning community will provide participants an opportunity to learn in a small group and interactive setting. The objectives of this learning community are to (1) Discover a framework for supporting military and Veteran caregivers, (2) Examine how both paid and informal caregivers can be recognized and valued in the continuum of care, and (3) Identify resources available that are specifically tailored for military and Veteran caregivers.

The learning community will meet monthly for three sessions beginning in December 2022 via Zoom. Each session will feature an expert presentation with engaging group discussion incorporated throughout.

Mitigating Crisis And Strengthening Trust For Veterans
2023-01-18 13:00 - 14:30
Live Webinar On Mitigating Crisis And Strengthening Trust For Veterans
Date: Jan. 18, 2023, 1 p.m.
Register and Learn more: Katie Stenger, at 716-673-5017 or email katie.stenger@summitbhc.com
Presented By: Alia Schenck, MA, MSW, LCSW-A
Description: A look at service delivery, important principles of relational building among Veterans and family members. This online class will seek to encourage best practices to mitigating crises, understanding unique challenges with Veterans & Caregivers and encouraging empathy among service professionals.

Recovery is Community Virtual Narcan Training
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual Training Series
This is a Recovery is Community NWPA grant project through UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor.
We hope you can join us for our Recovery is Beautiful NWPA Naloxone Training Series every third Thursday at 12-1pm. These talks will feature Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol.
FREE. Register online.
Free CE credit of 1.0 hour will be offered for LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT and Nursing to those who attend.

Requirements include attendance for the duration of the session and completion of a course evaluation provided at the end of the session.
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
SOCIAL WORK (CEU)
Mercyhurst University’s Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is an approved provider of Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselor continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board.

QPR Training
2023-02-03 10:00 - 12:00
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans
2023-02-03 13:00 - 15:00
This is a virtual meeting for the Committee on Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans.
Fri, February 3, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene a committee of experts to conduct a study to evaluate the effects of opioids and benzodiazepines on all-cause mortality of veterans, including suicide. A public session will be held virtually on February 3, 2023. The committee will hear from the study sponsor, the Veterans Administration (VA), on the committee’s statement of task and will have an opportunity to clarify the charge at hand. Background on the Congressional request (Section 204a of the Hannon Act) and an overview of Veterans data will also be provided.
Live stream of the open session can be viewed:
https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/02-03-2023/evaluating-the-effects-of-opioids-and-benzodiazepines-on-all-cause-mortality-in-veterans-meeting-1

Recovery is Community: Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health
2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS
Despite significant progress made in reducing smoking in the general population, individuals with mental and substance use disorders bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness, disability, and premature death. This training explores the basis for widespread smoking in the recovering community and the bio-psycho-social aspects of tobacco use disorder. The basis of all recovery is hope and a belief that our current circumstances can be improved, managed, and overcome. Learning tobacco-free coping skills is safe, achievable, enhances physical and mental health, reduces social stigma, and contributes to long-term recovery.
Learning Objectives – participants will be able to:

Define the origin of prevailing tobacco-related social norms in the recovery and treatment culture.
Identify strategy to mobilize the recovery and treatment community to de-normalize tobacco use and support interventions tailored to individuals in behavioral health services.

ONLINE Tuesday, Feb 7 • 12 pm to 1 pm
FREE. Register online.

Free CE credit of 1.0 hour for AMA, ANCC, and LSW/LCW/LPC/LMFT will be offered to those who attend.
Requirements include attendance for the duration of the session and completion of a course evaluation provided at the end of the session.
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
PHYSICIAN (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SOCIAL WORK (CEU)
Mercyhurst University’s Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is an approved provider of Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselor continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board.

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:30
Three-part Series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Register Online
Part 3: February 9, 2023

Session 3 – Strengthening Community Supports and Promoting Financial Wellness for Military and Veteran Caregivers

Thursday, February 9, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Learning Objectives

Illustrate how states and communities can come together to support military and Veteran caregivers
Highlight the challenges caregivers face related to financial wellness and the resources available to help

Presenter

Shawn Moore, L.M.S.W., Founder, Executive Director, Caregivers on the Homefront; Program Manager, Financial Wellness, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

With over 5.5 million military and Veteran caregivers in the United States, the implementation of the newly released National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers is a critical step forward for those caring for our Nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Caregivers consistently experience worse health outcomes, greater challenges in family relationships, and increased difficulties in the workplace than non-caregivers. Military and Veteran caregivers are unique in that they tend to be younger and serve in caregiver roles longer than their civilian counterparts.

This learning community will provide participants an opportunity to learn in a small group and interactive setting. The objectives of this learning community are to (1) Discover a framework for supporting military and Veteran caregivers, (2) Examine how both paid and informal caregivers can be recognized and valued in the continuum of care, and (3) Identify resources available that are specifically tailored for military and Veteran caregivers.

The learning community will meet monthly for three sessions beginning in December 2022 via Zoom. Each session will feature an expert presentation with engaging group discussion incorporated throughout.

Recovery is Community: Differential Diagnosis with Complaints of Attention Problems
2023-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Lisa May, Ph.D.
This presentation will review common differential diagnoses and symptom presentation for attention/focus patient complaints.
Learning Objectives – Participants will be able to:

·Identify common differential diagnoses when presented with patient complaint of attention problems.
·Identify some common screening tools that could be used to assist with diagnosis.
·Identify when referral for neuropsychological evaluation is recommended to assist with diagnosis.

FREE. Register online.
Free CE credit of 1.0 hour for AMA, ANCC, and LSW/LCW/LPC/LMFT will be offered to those who attend.
Requirements include attendance for the duration of the session and completion of a course evaluation provided at the end of the session.
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
PHYSICIAN (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SOCIAL WORK (CEU)
Mercyhurst University’s Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is an approved provider of Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselor continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board.
