Mental Fitness Jan 25th
Hosted by Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative, this workshop introduces veterans and their family members to a variety of yoga and fitness (cardio, strength-training) oriented exercises and movements that help to reduce negative symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain and other mental health concerns experienced by veterans, their family members and caregivers as part of the ongoing challenging aspects of military life. By the end of the workshop, attendees will learn basic fitness strategies (as coping skills) to successfully manage military life stressors, thus improving military family functioning and resiliencies. Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Free to Active Duty, Veteran, Retired Veteran, and Family of Military. Registration Required.
Veterans Needed for Service Dog Research Study
The University Of Maryland School Of Nursing has partnered with Warrior Canine Connection to conduct a research study on how training service dogs might affect PTSD and stress in veterans with PTSD. The study is currently seeking veterans to participate by training service dogs for other veterans dealing with PTSD. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Wounded Warrior Project Program Briefing Dec 19th
Join the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseal and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) on Thursday, December 19th from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about Wounded Warrior Programs. WWP connects warriors, their families and caregivers to peers, programs and communities to ensure they have a network of support. WWP representatives will be available to discuss all of their programs. Registration is required. Call 240-847-7500 or email mlass@eseal.org.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
A community-based presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Tuesday, December 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Arlington Central Library 1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Registration is requested.
Introducing Veterans and Service Members to Mindfulness
In this free 90 minute webinar, participants will learn more about mindfulness-based interventions and their possible uses as adjunctive treatments to foster psychological resilience and address post-traumatic stress in Service members and Veterans. Presented by The Center for Deployment Psychology. 12 December, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern (webinar). Registration Required.
Boulder Crest Retreat Open House Dec 14
Every year, Boulder Crest Retreat Virginia hosts an open house for visitors, volunteers, and community members to see the grounds decorated for the holiday season! Join them for holiday cookies, live music, crafts, and refreshments! Following tradition, they will also be showing their deep appreciation for the volunteers who make their work possible. This event is FREE, please RVSP to help get an accurate head count for food and drinks!
Emotional Grit Workshop Dec 14
Join The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and the American Red Cross on Saturday, 12/14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a Holiday Ornament and Emotional Grit Workshop. Veterans and military families will learn how to understand the many emotions that come with challenges and transitions while painting beautiful holiday ornaments for the whole family! This workshop will help participants recognize when behaviors, thoughts and feelings are manageable and when they could be signs or symptoms of depression. Registration is requested.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov 26
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. Join them at the Columbia, MD event on Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00-4:00 PM. The event features an AFSP-produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience and connection.
Self-Compassion and Resilience for Healers Working with Trauma and Problem Gamblers
Compassion Fatigue is an occupational hazard for those who are in the practice of helping others to make lifestyle transformations. The workshop will address and explore responses to trauma from the perspective of clients and mental health professionals. Participants will learn techniques for working with trauma survivors and gamblers. Presented by the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling. Friday, December 13, 2019 (Webinar) 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
Veteran Services Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Nov 18
Join Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley and Platoon 22 as they break ground on their new Veteran Services Center in Frederick Maryland. Monday, November 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm.