Building Resiliency – Managing the Impact of Prolonged Stress During COVID-19
Resiliency is how we adapt, cope and survive in the face of adversity, tragedy, and trauma. Building personal resiliency is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat the stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join EveryMind via Facebook Live as we launch the first in a series of Mental Wellness Town Halls.
Military Spouse Virtual Coffee Connections
USO-Metro is offering Virtual Coffee Connections for Military Spouses next week! Spouses and community partners are invited to network socially and share resources and information.
Implementing Best Practices and Improving Collaboration for Crisis Care and Suicide Prevention among High-Risk SMVF
With COVID-19 striking our crisis and public health systems, providers have been having increasing difficulty addressing the level of mental health needs caused by this life-changing virus. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance (TA) Center welcomes you to join a webinar focused on the core elements of the SMVF Crisis Intercept Map.
A Media Perspective: COVID-19 & the Military
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the media has provided a constant stream of information to the American public. They keep the public informed and provide an important perspective on the current pandemic as well as what the future may hold. Brianna Keilar, anchor of CNN Right Now, will once again join to moderate this robust conversation with prominent American journalists to discuss current defense trends, analysis of the current pandemic and its effects on the military, and what implications they see coming in the future for American security.
Virtual War and Peace Themes in DC’s Monuments and Memorials
Join Washington DC History & Culture for a Memorial Day (May 25, 2020) online discussion of some of the more notable and interesting Washington, DC area monuments and memorials that have themes of war and/or peace.
Virtual Mindfulness & Gentle Yoga
It’s important to take care of your mental and physical health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals is encouraging everyone to stay home and stay healthy. Please join them for free virtual mindfulness and gentle yoga!
NETWORKING VIRTUALLY – Employment Workshop
Join Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network for a Tuesday Talks Virtual Employment Workshop! This free event is open to transitioning military service members, veterans and spouses. Workshop topics include: When/how do I network? How do I use social media, phone and in-person events to effectively network? How do you leverage networks for the job search?
VA Education Benefits Information Session
Join the USO for their VA Education Benefits Information Session. Learn how to prepare for the best way to use your benefits and a general overview of Veterans Educational benefits.
PTSD and Trauma in Hispanic and Latino Military Families
Join the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network for a one-hour online session to discuss the intersection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and intimate partner violence (IPV) in Latino military families. IPV is a public health problem in the United States that manifests at significantly higher rates and differently in military populations than their civilian counterparts as they are exposed to trauma who evidence symptoms of PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Coffee Talk: The Power of Laughter
Join the Veteran Spouse Network and fellow military and veteran spouses, partners, and caregivers for a coffee talk, where they'll discuss how we're all coping with our current climate, and discuss what's been helping get us all through it, and what's providing us with those gut-busting laughs. Maybe you have a favorite comedian, funny movie or TV show. Maybe family game night is a sure way to bring on the laughing tears. Come ready to share your strategies for keeping laughter alive in your life, and how this can help you get through this time of isolation and uncertainty.