Military Culture & Moral Injury in Veterans – Webinar
This webinar contains two presentations. First, Jonathon Patrick from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services will provide insight into military culture, what its like to serve in the military, and the nuances of transitioning back into civilian life. The second part of the training will be a presentation by Dr. Paula Domenici of the Center for Deployment Psychology will provide an extensive understanding of moral injury in veterans.
Prince George’s County Veterans Resource Fair
Join County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County Commission for Veterans and the Prince George's County Memorial Library System for the Prince George's County Maryland Veteran Resource Fair. The goal of this one day event is to connect veterans and their families to services and to strengthen veteran support within Prince George's County. The event is free and is open to veterans, military member, families, caregivers, veteran service organizations and providers. Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Oxon Hill Branch Library in Oxon Hill, MD.
Defusing Anger Workshop
Join the American Red Cross and the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Defusing Anger Workshop on Saturday, 10/26 at 9am in Silver Spring, MD. This workshop address the anger that can occur when service members, veterans and military families undergo stress. This is a free and confidential program that offers ways to work through challenges and build skills through small-group discussions and hands-on activities. Registration requested.
Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference
Join the Parent's Place of Maryland for a one day special education law and advocacy program focusing on four areas; Special education law, rights and responsibilities, Tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs and Introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy. There is a fee to attend this conference. CEU credits available. Registration is required.
Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans – Nov 1
MCVET is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Training Information Classes
Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) enlists Service Members and Veterans with combat stress in the critical mission of training service dogs for fellow wounded warriors. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of join WCC and The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic for a 7 part training session where you will learn about dog psychology and training methods. Session one begins Friday. October 11th from 8:30-9:30 AM at Easterseals in Silver Spring,MD. Registration is required.
Habitat for Humanity Home Buying Seminars
The Loudoun Habitat for Humanity Home Ownership Program is offering home ownership workshops on several dates October 2nd through October 30th. Learn about Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat home buying process. Upcoming workshops on 10/12, 10/19, 10/22 and 10/30.
Brain Injury Services’ The Journey Conference
The Journey Conference is an annual conference hosted by Brain Injury Services for survivors, family members, and professionals in the brain injury community. At the conference, you'll attend sessions where local experts in the field of rehabilitation discuss practical strategies survivors can use in real life. Attending Journey is a great way for you to connect with other survivors and be educated on community resources available to you and your family as you work to find your “new normal.” Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:30am - 3:30pm. Registration is requested.
Prudential Pathways Budgeting and Debt Management Seminar
The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic and Prudential invite you to a free Prudential Pathways Budgeting and Debt Management Seminar on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:00-7:00 pm at Easterseals in Silver Spring. The one hour seminar will focus on Why Budgeting is Important, How to Prioritize Bills. The Light at the End of the Tunnel and more. Registration is recommended.
Resilience Movie Screening & Panel
Join Fusion Academy & its community partners for a FREE screening of the powerful and informative movie, RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope. Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Trillium Farm Gathering Center - The Home of Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA. Registration is recommended.