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Healthy relationships and connection with others plays a crucial role in maintaining personal wellness. At the Institute and the Veteran Spouse Network, this idea is a core component to how we approach our work and what sustains our peer support programming for SMVF. As July comes to a close, we encourage those working in the military and veteran social support space to focus on their own wellness. Take a look at the National Institutes of Health's mental wellness toolkit for resources on how to make social wellness a daily practice in your life.
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In case you missed our email last week, we want to send you a reminder to mark your calendars for the 2023 Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference, to be held June 12-14, 2023! Check out the conference website to review past offerings and stay tuned for details!
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Veteran Spouse Transition Program
Transition 101 | August 16th
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Our Veteran Family Transition Program focuses on supporting families through the often turbulent transition from active duty to civilian life. On August 16th, our Up & Out Seminar Series will feature a new topic: Transition 101, where participants will hear from Hazel Wong, M.Ed, LCDC, who will offer an overview of the TAP initiative offered by military installations across the country. Consider signing up or sharing with your network today!
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Tap Too
JBSA Tap Center at Ft. Sam Houston | August 31st
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Our Program Coordinator, Laurianne Rodriguez will be presenting at the Tap Too event on August 31st. In her presentation, Laurianne will discuss our supportive, collaborative programming aimed at transitioning individuals, spouses, and families, offered by the Veteran Spouse Network. This event will be presented both in-person and virtually. To register, Email: 802fss.fsyr.tap@us.af.mil or call M&FRC at 210-221-2705. We encourage you to share this event with your network!
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Overwatch Project
Veteran and Military Family Member Learning Session | August 9th
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Our partners at the Overwatch Project will host a learning discussion about an important (and often sensitive) topic: firearms and suicide prevention. The purpose of this event is for the Overwatch Project team to learn from military and veteran spouses, partners, and family members as they build out a new program specifically focused on the needs of veteran family members. Please share this important opportunity with your military and veteran family community.
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Click below to learn more about two research opportunities currently recruiting participants.
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