Virginia Women Veteran Summit 2020
This exciting event will bring hundreds (if not thousands) of the commonwealth's veterans, employers, community leaders, and government agencies from the federal, state, and local levels to raise awareness about the services and benefits offered specifically for women veterans through expert presenters, panel discussions and networking.
Webinar: Invisible Wounds of Military Service: The Impact of Military Sexual Trauma
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Community of Practice presents the fourth Regional Community of Practice training event for our network users from our AmericaServes providers in Greater Pittsburgh, the National Capital Region, and larger South Hampton Roads communities. This workshop is FREE of charge to you and your staff within your organization. This will be a completely virtual training and we encourage you to join us to strengthen your ability to support the military and veterans in your community.
Self Discovery to Manage “The New Normal”
How you choose to respond to change can transform everything! Learn from USO how to manage the unpredictability of the new normal and how to navigate constant changes of the unknown. Tips and techniques for empowering you and your family through difficult times with your self-discovery and strategic change management. All participants should walk away with an enhanced vocabulary on strength-based leadership.
TAPS EQUINE THERAPY
TAPS is going to focus on those who are interested in learning more about equine therapy. They will talk with those who have experience in supporting others with this unique therapy with animals. This is a wonderful way to meet others with similar interests from the comfort of your home! If you do not have a camera, you have the option to call into the session and participate in the conversation.
Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) – Meet-up Group
Are you a Military Spouse who is searching for a group to plugin? Search no further! You're invited to join the L.I.N.K.S. crew meet up group – where casual conversation happens! They're a relaxed group and don't mind at all if you arrive late, they understand life happens. So come out, meet other spouses who share common interests, are new to the base, or looking to meet new people. Their group is open to all Military Spouses. Children of all ages are welcome. (Parental Supervision Required) they typically meet once a month.
Navigating a Virtual Job Fair
The new standard of normal; virtual career and job fairs! Learn suggestions and recommendations for the proper protocol for preparing yourself for a virtual career and job fair to set yourself up for success! An overview of the basic flow of a virtual career and job fair, what you can expect, and how you can prepare and organize yourself to make a good impression. Open to all Active Duty, Reserve & National Guard & Their Spouses.
Free Online Creative Workshops
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is pleased to continue a partnership with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic to provide quality classes for adults and youth that explore Shakespeare for healing and wellness. This summer’s Shakespeare class will focus on how characters handle, overcome, and change themselves when faced with isolation and illness. Some with tragic, and others with comedic circumstances! Participants will analyze characters in extreme states of anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. What is our response, advice, and wish for these roles of classic stature?
Re-Opening Strategy: What Phase is Your VSO In?
Being a national organization, NAVSO has the privilege of seeing a broad view of the country's veteran-serving landscape. Many of their nonprofit members have stated they are in various phases of reopening while others are still operating under orders to work from home. So join in on the conversation!
Health & Wellness During Quarantine
Please join GMU for FREE, on-line workshop series: Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19. Each workshop will be hosted by GMU CPS therapists, and will offer live Q&A opportunities.
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.