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SUMMARY:Conversations with Caregivers and Families
DESCRIPTION:Register Now For PsychArmor’s Upcoming Caregiver and Families Webinar \nJoin us Thursday August 1st at 1 PM ET for “Conversations with Caregivers and Families.” Our special guest Melissa Comeau\, Director of the American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network\, will discuss the Whole Health Model. Melissa will also share her experience supporting military and Veteran caregivers and Families using the “Petals of Wellness” framework and how critical it is for us to tend to our own personal needs as we bloom. \nYou will not want to miss hearing Melissa share how to implement Whole Health practices into daily life\, highlighting how we all can be empowered to take control of our health and overall well-being\, adapt to changes\, and cope with the stressors of military life and beyond! \nPrepare to explore questions such as\, “What do you want your health for?” and “What Matters to You…” not “What is the matter with you?” \nRegister now to secure your spot! \n*This 60-minute webinar will include a Q&A session\, allowing you to engage directly with our guests. \n 
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-01-100p/conversations-with-caregivers-and-families/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
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SUMMARY:QPR + CALM Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nPennsylvania 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. \nYou can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration. \nWe look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session! \nQPR Training Sessions \n• Tuesday \, August 6 \, 2024\, 9:00-11:00 AM\n• Friday\, August 23\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00 PM\n• Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024\, 11 :00 AM-1:00 PM\n• Monday\, September 16\, 2024\, 12:00-2:00 PM
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-06-900a/qpr-calm-training-28/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240806T125153Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Caregiver Support Program this August\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out August’s schedule below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSetting Boundaries\nJoin August’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Setting Boundaries: Defining What is Best for You\, the Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 6 at 10 a.m. ET\nWednesday\, August 14 at 7 p.m. ET \nWednesday\, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo listen to the CSL monthly education calls\, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage. \nReach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team! \nEvery VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals\, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-06-1000a/caregiver-support-program-setting-boundaries/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
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SUMMARY:988 Day Activation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nAug 12\, 2024 2:30 PM  ET\nLearn more and register online\n\n\nThe first annual 988 Day is happening on September 8th\, 2024\, and we are asking for your participation to make it a success! Please join us for the first-ever 988 Day Activation Workshop. The workshop is intended for organizations and individuals interested in promoting mental health and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The goal of 988 Day is to raise awareness of 988 activities around the country in fun and creative ways. This year’s 988 Day message is: “No Judgment. Just Help.” In the workshop\, we will explain 988 Day and then create breakout rooms for you to brainstorm ideas with others. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that will make a lasting impact on mental health support across the nation. Together\, we can ensure that everyone knows that at the 988 Lifeline there is “No Judgment. Just Help.”
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-12-230p/988-day-activation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
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SUMMARY:Geriatric Care: Primary Care and Community Living Centers: Suicide Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:August 13\, 2024 at 12 noon. \nRegister online. \nProgram Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this live\, knowledge-based training is to increase provider awareness of the prevalence of suicide among older adults\, to recognize the warning signs to manage suicide risk and to provide education on prevention strategies to mitigate suicide risk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Aug. 13 at noon ET \nLocation: VHA TRAIN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Links: Non-VA employees click here. VA employees click here. \nAudience: Physicians\, physician assistants\, nurses\, psychologists\, physical therapists\, pharmacists\, occupational therapists\, speech language therapists\, pharmacists\, social workers and dietitians \nModality: Virtual conference (webinar) \nCredit/hours: 1 \nAccreditations: AAPA\, ACCME\, ACCME-NP\, ACPE\, ANCC\, AOTA\, APA\, APTA\, ASHA\, ASWB\, CDR\, JAIPCE\, NYSED-P\, NYSED-SW \nQuestions?: If you require assistance\, please contact the VHA TRAIN Help Desk by email at vhatrain@va.gov.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-13-1200p/geriatric-care-primary-care-and-community-living-centers-suicide-prevention-strategies-for-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240723T160032Z
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SUMMARY:Training on Assessment of PTSD and Suicide Risk Management in Veterans
DESCRIPTION:This training is funded by the PTSD Consultation Program at VA’s National Center for PTSD and presented in collaboration with VA’s Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. \nSummary:\nCultural competence for clinicians working with Veterans and Service members includes developing familiarity with unique aspects of military culture that impact clinical care as well as common clinical issues faced by these populations. Accurate and comprehensive assessment of PTSD and suicide risk is important for developing effective treatment plans for Veterans and Service members. This two-day workshop aims to introduce participants to military culture and help them develop skills in assessing for two important clinical issues: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide risk. \nDay One\nAn overview of military culture will be provided including basics about its history\, organizational structure\, core values\, branches of the service\, mission and operations\, as well as the differences between the active and reserve components. Participants acquire greater competency in working with Service members and Veterans by learning military culture and terminology\, and by discussing how aspects of the military culture impact behaviors and perspectives. The remainder of day one will review a method for screening\, assessment\, and treatment outcome monitoring of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) centered on the use of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Participants will be introduced to VA/DOD best practices for diagnosing military-related PTSD including screening for trauma-related disorders\, obtaining thorough military and trauma histories\, conducting a semi-structured diagnostic interview\, and using self-report measures to track treatment outcome. Interactive exercises and video demonstrations will be used to help develop participants’ PTSD assessment skills. \nDay Two\nVeteran suicide remains a significant public health concern\, with those diagnosed with PTSD at potentially elevated risk. Clinicians with the VA Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program will review risk factors and discuss empirically-supported best practices for suicide assessment\, prevention\, and intervention with Veterans\, including lethal means safety counseling and collaborative safety planning. \nTarget Audience: \nLicensed behavioral health providers who regularly treat U.S. Veterans (or who intend to treat U.S. Veterans) in the community can apply. This training is not intended for behavioral healthcare providers currently working in VA or DoD settings. \nContinuing Education Details:\nFor specific information on the number and availablity of Continuing Education credits\, please read the CE advertising memo here. Please send customer service requests to cds_support+cdp@affinityced.com. \nLearning Objectives:\nAttendees will be able to: \n\nCharacterize the structure and major components of the United States military.\nAnalyze common characteristics of the military population and how they compare to the general population.\nSubstantiate the importance of a distinct culture to the military.\nAppraise elements of the military experience and lifestyle that are integral to military culture.\nApply the VA/DOD Guidelines for the Assessment of Trauma and PTSD.\nDiscriminate between symptoms of PTSD and other disorders based on the DSM-5.\nFacilitate the screening\, diagnostic assessment\, and tracking of treatment outcomes in PTSD patients using the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5).\nCommunicate results of diagnostic assessments as well as treatment outcome measures to clients to facilitate effective treatment.\nApply suicide risk identification methods\, including identifying warning signs\, predictive analytics\, and screening.\nConduct a comprehensive suicide clinical risk assessment to include a review of assessment goals\, suicidal ideation\, and history of suicide\, and identification of warning signs and both risk and protective factors for suicide.\nUtilize the results of a suicide clinical risk assessment to develop a suicide risk formulation.\nProvide recommendations for the documentation of suicide risk based on the outcomes of the suicide clinical risk assessment.\nDifferentiate between acute and chronic suicide risk and descriptors for low\, intermediate\, and high-risk status.\nJustify the use of lethal means safety counseling as a best practice for suicide risk management.\nApply the recommended methods for lethal means safety counseling for firearms\, medications\, and other environmental risks to US Veterans.\nCollaboratively develop and utilize an effective safety plan to mitigate suicide risk.\n\nApplication Information: \nApplications can be completed through the Eventbrite system. All initial applicants will be waitlisted until the application is vetted through the CDP/VA Project Managers. Applicants will be notified by email of the decision within approximately two weeks of the application. \nCost/Refunds:\nZero cost\, no refund policy \nOnline Via Zoom \n14-15 August 2024\, 10:00 – 18:30 Eastern time – Click Here for Registration! \nSpecial Accommodations:\nIf you require special accommodations due to a disability\, please contact Micah Norgard at micah.salas.ctr@usuhs.edu at least two weeks prior to the training so that we may provide you with appropriate service. \nPresenters\nKevin Holloway\, Ph.D.\, is a licensed clinical psychologist working as the Director\, Training and Education at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda\, Maryland. In this capacity\, he leads a team of subject matter experts and support staff to develop and present workshops across the world to military and civilian audiences on topics in deployment of behavioral health and evidence-based therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Additionally\, he leads a team of mental health subject matter experts and technology experts to develop and disseminate technology solutions to improve access to and quality of professional training. \nJenna Ermold\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist working as the Assistant Director of Training and Education for the Center for Deployment Psychology at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda\, Maryland. Dr. Ermold oversees the development of online and face-to-face trainings for behavioral health clinicians to improve clinical and cultural competency in working with military members and their families. Dr. Ermold also presents workshops on deployment behavioral health topics for clinicians across the country. \nLauren M. Borges\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research\, Education\, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) for suicide prevention. She holds an academic appointment of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her primary line of research concerns the use of contextual behavioral interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help veterans and health care providers approach emotions like guilt and shame more flexibly. She is federally funded to investigate different applications of ACT for moral injury and for suicidal behavior in veterans and health care providers. \nLisa-Ann Cuccurullo\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist at the National Center for PTSD\, where she works on a team that facilitates the use of empirically supported treatments for veterans in rural areas. Her clinical work has focused on cognitive behavioral treatments for PTSD (and other post-trauma-related symptoms)\, such as Prolonged Exposure\, Cognitive Processing Therapy\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is a national Prolonged Exposure consultant in VA. Before joining the staff of the National Center for PTSD\, she was the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator and Assistant Director of Psychology Clinical Training at the Southeast Louisiana Veteran’s Health Care System and a clinical instructor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Cuccurullo’s current research interests focus on the implementation of empirically supported treatments and posttraumatic symptom presentation. Dr. Cuccurullo received her doctorate in clinical psychology from La Salle University and completed her clinical internship and a PTSD-focused fellowship at the Southeast Louisiana Veteran’s Health Care System. \nHal S. Wortzel\, M.D.\, is a forensic neuropsychiatrist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC\, where he serves as Director of Neuropsychiatric Consultation Services and Co-director for the National Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry\, Neurology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at of the University of Colorado\, and serves as the Michael K. Cooper Professor of Neurocognitive Disease\, and as Faculty for the Program in Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Wortzel maintains a private practice in Forensic Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Neurology\, and has consulted on numerous criminal and civil cases. Areas of research/scholarship interest include suicide risk management\, aggression and suicide in the context of PTSD and TBI\, brain injury litigation\, and the application of emerging neuroscientific tools to the legal arena. \nMegan Harvey\, Ph.D.\, received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. She has held multiple positions within VA over the past 13+ years\, including Local Recovery Coordinator\, Local Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Coordinator\, and Section Chief of Outpatient Services at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. In 2018\, Dr. Harvey joined the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention where she serves in the role of Program Evaluator for the Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program\, is on the technical assistance team for the national Suicide Risk Identification Strategy and is a consultant for the Advanced Training in the Safety Planning Intervention (ASPI). Dr. Harvey’s interests include evidence-based interventions that promote recovery and mitigate suicide risk as well as program evaluation. She believes strongly in the mission of VHA and is honored to be contributing to Veteran services. \nRyan Holliday\, Ph.D.\, is a Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research\, Education and Clinical Center for Veteran Suicide Prevention and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. His clinical and research interests focus upon understanding the intersection of trauma\, psychosocial stressors (such as homelessness and justice involvement)\, and mental health. He is further interested in translating these findings into evidence-based practice.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-14-800a/training-on-assessment-of-ptsd-and-suicide-risk-management-in-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
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SUMMARY:What's Changed in the 2024 Revised CPG for Suicide Prevention?
DESCRIPTION:What’s Changed in the 2024 Revised CPG for Suicide Prevention?\nAugust 14 • 2:00pm ET\nThe 2024 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for the Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide was just released. This program will familiarize participants with the new CPG\, emphasizing changes that are particularly relevant to clinical practice. Strategies for implementing the new CPG and various recommendations will be offered. \nFollowing this live lecture\, participants will be able to:\n\nIncrease their familiarity with the new 2024 CPG for assessment and management of suicide risk\, including pertinent changes.\nImplement the new CPG for the assessment and management of patients at risk for suicide in their clinical practice.\n\n  \nRegister online.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-14-200p/whats-changed-in-the-2024-revised-cpg-for-suicide-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T200000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Caregiver Support Program this August\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out August’s schedule below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSetting Boundaries\nJoin August’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Setting Boundaries: Defining What is Best for You\, the Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nWednesday\, August 14 at 7 p.m. ET \nWednesday\, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo listen to the CSL monthly education calls\, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage. \nReach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team! \nEvery VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals\, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-14-700p/caregiver-support-program-setting-boundaries-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240807T133104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T133104Z
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SUMMARY:Boardwalk in the ‘Burgh
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy free food\, live entertainment and activities for your kids – all while learning more about your VA benefits?\nHave we got an event for you – stop by our Boardwalk in the ‘Burgh on Friday\, Aug. 16\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on our H.J. Heinz III campus. \nStop in for:\n\nFree hot dogs\, chips and cold beverages\nCornhole with friends\nDunk tank featuring VA staff\nLive entertainment with Richard “Doc” Mondak of Rust Bucket\nFresh produce for purchase\nInformation on VA benefits\nWomens health Q&A\nAnd more – check back for updates!\n\nIn addition\, Veterans with a service-connected disability who were separated from the military under other than honorable conditions through either an administrative discharge or by special court martial can meet with a VBA representative to check their eligibility for VA benefits and health care under a recent rule change. \nBring your Veteran friends\, whether or not enrolled in VA health care! Families\, children and significant others welcome! \nFestivities kick off at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Center for Whole Health and Wellness. \nAddress\n\n1010 Delafield Road\nPittsburgh\, PA 15240-1005 \nGet directions on Google Maps\n\nPhone numbers\n\nMain phone: 866-482-7488Main phone\nMental health care: 412-360-6600\n\n\nTo find out if you are eligible to enroll in VA health care: \n\nCall VA toll-free at 877-222-8387\, Monday through Friday\, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.\nApply at www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply\nDownload the mailable VA Form 10-10EZ. Send the completed 10-10EZ with a copy of your DD214 to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System\, Attn: Patient Registration\, University Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15240.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-16-1000a/boardwalk-in-the-burgh/
CATEGORIES:Dog-friendly,Family-friendly,In-person,Women Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240712T150742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T150742Z
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SUMMARY:Sober Summer Fun!
DESCRIPTION:AUGUST 17\, 2024\, 11 am\nSober Summer Fun! \nPlease join us for a cornhole tournament\, free school supplies\, backpacks and other give away items!\nJOIN US FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! \nWoodcock Lake Park\n23050 Woodcock Lake Park\nShelter 3\nMeadville PA \nThis project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance awarded totaling $300\,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by HRSA/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-17-1100a/sober-summer-fun/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240507T145457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T131123Z
UID:2856-1724068800-1724072400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC)
DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) \nSuicide Prevention Training \nThe Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for suicide\, such as health care providers and social service professionals. \nThe curriculum covers the role of trauma in suicide risk\, the SAMHSA principles of trauma informed care\, as well as specific trauma informed strategies to utilize with survivors of suicide. \nTrainings are open to anyone and will be delivered virtually\, via Zoom. \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention\nCall: 878-208-8186\nEmail: pag109@pitt.edu\nSIGN-UP TODAY!\nhttps://tinyurl.com/4p6kamf7 \nUpcoming ITIC Training Sessions: \n\nMonday\, August 26th\, 2024 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-19-1200p/integrating-trauma-informed-care-into-suicide-response-itic-11/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240712T151359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T151538Z
UID:3092-1724173200-1724176800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide?\nSurvivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group \nHeld the THIRD Tuesday of the month\n5:00PM-6:00PM\nMercer Area Library\n110 E Venango St\, Mercer\, PA 16137\nMust be at least 18 years old to attend \nFacilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with a loss by suicide and want to help others cope with the loss of loved ones.\nFor more information contact Anna @ Mercer County Behavioral Health 724-662-1550 EXT. 190
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-20-500p/survivors-of-suicide-bereavement-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201109
CREATED:20240809T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T190126Z
UID:3186-1724245200-1724252400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Spiritual Supports for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday August 21\, 2024: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST\nPresented by VA’s Homeless Programs Office\, National Center on Homelessness among Veterans\, in collaboration with VHA’s Institute for Learning\, Education and Development (ILEAD) \nAudience: Multidisciplinary staff serving Veterans at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. Participants may include but are not limited to physicians\, nurses\, psychologists\, social workers\, counselors\, case managers\, housing specialists\, peer specialists\, occupational therapists\, team leaders\, supervisors\, addiction specialists\, and Network Homeless Coordinators. \nModality:  Virtual conference (webinar) \nCredit/hours:  1 \nAccreditations:  ACCME\, ACCME-NP\, ANCC\, AOTA\, APA\, ASWB\, NBCC\, ADA\, NYSED\, SW\, CRCC \nOverview:\nOffering Veterans spiritual support could tackle a number of risk factors impeding health and well-being post-homelessness. Spirituality\, as defined by Veteran Health Administration’s (VHA) Whole Health model of care\, entails an individual’s search for meaning or purpose in something (e.g.\, an entity or experience) larger than oneself; it encompasses but is not wholly defined by formal religion. Supporting spirituality may counter mental health conditions and substance use which are notable risk factors for homeless status. \nThis webinar will review findings from a VHA quality improvement project conducted across HUD-VASH programs in New England; findings suggested that enhancing efforts to offer spiritual support within these programs would better address the needs of Veterans who desire such support. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this educational session\, learners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the spiritual support preferences that exist among Veterans in New England’s HUD-VASH system.\nExplain barriers to offering spiritual support that may be present within New England’s HUD-VASH system.\nIdentify strategies to create opportunities for how HUD-VASH could best offer spiritual support through collaborative efforts.\n\nRegistration:  To receive credit for attending\, VA employees need to register in TMS before the training begins:  \nTo find a course when logging into TMS: \nGo to Learning\, scroll down to My Learning\,  type in Course # and Title  \nVA TMS 131013225 Integrating Spiritual Supports for Veterans in HUD-VASH: An Evaluation \nBe sure to click Register Now rather than Assign to Me or Start Course \nIf you are external to the VA  or Non VA staff you must have a registered TRAIN account AND register for todays training in TRAIN PRIOR to commencing training\, failure to do so will result in CEUs not being awarded. \nIf you do not have a TRAIN account please click the  link: https://vha.train.org. \nVA staff register here\n Non-VA staff Register here\nFor questions with TMS/TRAIN registration\, please contact clarice.lewis@va.gov or lee.furry@va.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-21-100p/integrating-spiritual-supports-for-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201110
CREATED:20240805T195855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T195855Z
UID:3147-1724248800-1724256000@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Tobacco\, Nicotine and PTSD
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco\, Nicotine and PTSD\nWednesday\, August 21 at 2 pm ET \nRegister online \nTobacco use\, and cigarette smoking in particular\, is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. There have been significant declines in cigarette use in the general and Veteran populations\, however the prevalence of tobacco use remains relatively high\, especially in particular health disparity subgroups\, such as veterans with PTSD. While it is well known that tobacco cessation can reduce the risk for adverse effects on physical health\, evidence also indicates that tobacco use exacerbates symptoms of PTSD and smoking cessation reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although VA providers who treat PTSD commonly encounter tobacco users\, many feel they do not have adequate skills to provide behavioral counseling to assist with cessation efforts. As such\, tobacco use is often not addressed and/or evidence based intervention elements are not provided\, representing missed opportunities to address this critical health behavior. Tobacco cessation treatment training is not routinely provided\, either in the context of professional training or within healthcare facilities. Teaching providers basic tenets of behavioral counseling for treating tobacco dependence will increase confidence in and likelihood of addressing patient tobacco use behaviors. To this end this presentation will provide education regarding the effective elements of brief behavioral counseling for treatment of tobacco dependence. \nAbout the Presenter\nMARK MYERS\, PhD is a clinical psychologist at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System where he serves as the Lead Tobacco Cessation Clinician\, having provided tobacco treatment to Veterans for over 25 years. Dr. Myers is also Deputy Director of the VA National Tobacco Cessation Clinical Resource Center\, under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tobacco & Health\, engaged in program development\, consultation and tobacco treatment training across the VA system. He is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California\, San Diego and has been involved in tobacco use and treatment research throughout his career.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-21-200p/tobacco-nicotine-and-ptsd/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201110
CREATED:20240806T125443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T125443Z
UID:3156-1724252400-1724256000@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Caregiver Support Program this August\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out August’s schedule below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSetting Boundaries\nJoin August’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Setting Boundaries: Defining What is Best for You\, the Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nWednesday\, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo listen to the CSL monthly education calls\, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage. \nReach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team! \nEvery VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals\, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-21-300p/caregiver-support-program-setting-boundaries-3/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201110
CREATED:20240612T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T161820Z
UID:2977-1724421600-1724428800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:QPR Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPennsylvania 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. \nYou can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration. \nWe look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session! \nQPR Training Sessions \n• Friday\, August 23\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00 PM\n• Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024\, 11 :00 AM-1:00 PM\n• Monday\, September 16\, 2024\, 12:00-2:00 PM
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-23-200p/qpr-training-11/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201110
CREATED:20240507T145347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T131032Z
UID:2854-1724670000-1724673600@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC)
DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) \nSuicide Prevention Training \nThe Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for suicide\, such as health care providers and social service professionals. \nThe curriculum covers the role of trauma in suicide risk\, the SAMHSA principles of trauma informed care\, as well as specific trauma informed strategies to utilize with survivors of suicide. \nTrainings are open to anyone and will be delivered virtually\, via Zoom. \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention\nCall: 878-208-8186\nEmail: pag109@pitt.edu\nSIGN-UP TODAY!\nhttps://tinyurl.com/4p6kamf7
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-08-26-1100a/integrating-trauma-informed-care-into-suicide-response-itic-10/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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