Upcoming Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic Events
Join the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for their upcoming May Virtual Events including a Mindfulness and Gentle Yoga session, a Red Cross Virtual Resilience Workshop and a Virtual Social Hour!
America’s Warrior Partnership Battle Rhythm
Join America’s Warrior Partnership Battle Rhythm for an hour-long virtual event. Learn about the trends & treatment of TBI. Each event is designed to empower veteran support organizations in their efforts assisting Veterans, their family members, and caregivers. Attendees include staff or volunteers from any Veteran support organization interested in empowering and improving the quality of life of the population they serve.
Daily Virtual Meditation
The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Department hosts a Daily Meditation and Coping Skills Call, Monday-Friday from 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm. A member of the Mental Health Team will guide callers through a different five to ten minute guided meditation each day. After the meditation, a daily coping skill or stress management tool will be discussed.
PTSD Symptom Management Virtual Program
The Lone Survivor Foundation has created a PTSD Symptom Management Virtual Program. It is a no-cost program that takes place via video conferencing over three days. Participants will have the opportunity to practice tools for stress relief and improved self-regulation, as well as check-in with a mental health clinician each day.
COHEN CLINIC VIRTUAL SOCIAL HOUR
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Virtual Social Hour! Together, we can lessen feelings of isolation and de-stress during this challenging time. The Cohen Clinic looks forward to great conversation and making new friends. Bring a tasty drink, get cozy and join them for a bit of social fun!
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Operation Roll Call
Maryland's Commitment to Veterans is offering a new program called Operation Roll Call. The veteran will need to call the MCV 24/7 Hotline at 1/877-770-4801 to request to be a part of MCV Operation Roll Call. Once the veteran has completed registration, the RRC will call to check in on the veteran once a week or once every two weeks (whichever the veteran chooses).
TAPS TALKS: GO OUTDOORS! THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE
Join in for a free online TAPS Talk as Tony Paz shares how adding outdoor activities to your daily routine can boost your mood and relieve stress.
TAPS TALKS: MANAGING SUBSTANCE USE DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME
Join in for a free online TAPS Talk as Franklin Cook addresses concerns of substance use and self-medication while in facing stress and isolation. Presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®, this live connection with Franklin Cook, MA, CPC, addresses these concerns of substance use, whether for yourself or for a loved one.
Mental Health Resources
We hear your concerns of panic, fear and emotional confusion during this unprecedented time in our world. Many of you may be having challenges understanding what is it to come in this ever-changing global situation. We want to help you and your families make sense of things and be able to have conversations with your children, who may show signs of distress and anxiety. We have compiled a list of resources to empower you as you navigate the way forward for your family.
Cohen Veterans Network Clinics Remain Open with Telehealth
Cohen Veterans Network Clinics remain committed to providing quality care to their clients. Instead of canceling mental health appointments, veterans and families can continue to receive treatment via #CVNTelehealth. Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy, allows clients to have appointments in real time through confidential video conferencing – all from the comfort of their homes.