With more than 1.8 million troops having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, our communities must prepare for their homecoming. Military service creates stress during deployment and upon return. It is critical for mental health professionals to understand the psychological effects of war on military service members and their loved ones and learn what we can do to help with the transition.

Topics at this full-day workshop include

• Introduction to military life
• Basic concepts of post traumatic stress
• Mild and moderate traumatic brain injury
• Military sexual trauma
• Suicide and violence in the military
• Resources for veterans

The fee is just $45 for the entire day. Physicians, Psychologists, RNs, LCSWs, and LMFTs will earn 6 CEUs by participating.

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