Building Resiliency, Managing the Impact of Prolonged Stress During COVID-19
On May, 28, 2020, EveryMind hosted a Town Hall to discuss the importance of building resiliency in order to manage ongoing stress and anxiety. 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. If you missed the event, we invite you to watch the recording.
MAKE & TAKE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
Workhouse Arts Center has upcoming virtual FREE make and take workshops for military families! Due to the high demand of these workshops, they often fill up fast, so please register early. If the workshop is full, they can place you on a waiting list.
Virtual Hiring Fair: Careers in Cyber/Information Technology
Join Hiring Our Heroes and representatives from organizations hiring for information technology and cybersecurity roles for a virtual hiring fair. This event is open to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers.
Veterans Day of Service – Virtual Legal Clinic
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig in conjunction with the Legal Services of Northern Virginia will host a “Virtual Clinic” on Wednesday, July 8th from 9 am - 5 pm. This “Virtual Clinic” will help Virginia’s eligible Veterans in obtaining General Durable Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives; which may be especially important during this time of health crisis and pandemic.
USO Coffee Connection MD & VA
Join the USO as they host a small gathering for military spouses to connect with each other while enjoying a cup of coffee. This is a great way to network, share advice, discuss local events, and meet new friends! All active-duty spouses are welcome to attend. Open to all Active Duty, Reserve & National Guard Spouses.
TAPS Young Adult Video Chat
Come join other 18-25 year old surviving children and siblings in TAPS chat session held on the first and third Friday of every month. It is a safe place where you can connect, learn how others are coping, and strengthen bonds with peers across the country.
NAVSO MINI-SERIES: GETTING YOUR BOARD ON BOARD – PART 1 WHAT MATTERS MOST?
Boards play an important role in the success of your veteran-serving organization. That’s why NAVSO’s next webinar mini-series is focused on building, growing and consistently developing a best practice board of directors. Your board will impact your mission, steward your assets, serve as your fiduciary governance, and bear your standard as pillars to your community & to your integrity.
Toastmasters Meeting for the Veteran Community
Looking for professional development opportunities? Look no further! Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and Toastmasters International as they develop a new local veterans/military Toastmasters club!
VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS & GENTLE YOGA
It’s important to take care of your mental and physical health. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is encouraging everyone to practice social distancing and stay healthy. Please join them for free virtual mindfulness and gentle yoga! Classes will be taught through Zoom and poses can be modified for people of all abilities.
The Evolution of Veterans Health Care During The Pandemic
Our world has rapidly changed in the face of COVID-19, and those changes have required accelerated leaps forward in the use of technology to facilitate health care needs. Join Blue Star Families for a discussion about the evolution of veterans' health care as we continue to battle the current pandemic and look to the future.