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SUMMARY:Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth \nTime: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual \nInstructor: Dr. Jeremy W. Grisham\, EdD\, LMHC\, MHP  \nCE credits: 3 CE’s (pending) \nCourse Description: \nThis course examines ecotherapy and conservation psychology as essential responses to the growing disconnection between humans and the natural world. Moving beyond models that frame nature as a tool for human benefit\, participants will explore reciprocal approaches that position humans as part of\, not separate from\, ecological systems. Drawing from liberation psychology and critical pedagogy\, the course addresses the impacts of systemic and environmental disruption on mental health while cultivating practices that support reconnection\, responsibility\, and collective healing. Participants will leave with practical and conceptual tools to apply this work across clinical and community contexts.  \n Objectives: \nAt the end of this training\, participants will: \n·      Understand ecotherapy concepts from a conservation-minded\, reciprocal approach with other aspects of nature.\n·      Develop practical skills for the use of ecotherapy in working with veterans and military-connected communities.\n·      Be able to discuss human relationships with nature from a conservation psychology lens.\n·      Develop awareness of human relationships with natural systems and understanding of humans are integrated as nature and of nature.   \nReferences: \nAmerican Psychological Association (2025). Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline \nMoshier\, S. J.\, Mahoney\, C. T.\, Bovin\, M. J.\, Marx\, B. P.\, & Schnurr\, P. P. (2024). Session-level effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure on individual symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology\, 92(7)\, 422-431. doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000880 \nSchnurr\, P. P.\, Chard\, K. M.\, Ruzek\, J. I.\, et al. (2022). Comparison of Prolonged Exposure vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open\, 5(1)\, e2136921. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.36921. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/conservation-psychology-and-veteran-post-traumatic-growth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Treatment,Veteran,Webinar
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SUMMARY:WDVA: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA \nAssessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) \nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Kara Walker and Leidy McIntosh\, VA Puget Sound \nCE credits: 6 CEUs\, pending \nCourse Description \nDespite increased funding and awareness\, veteran suicide rate is still steady. Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) provides clinicians with the skills and confidence to meet required suicide standards and competencies. This training is designed for outpatient providers to assess and manage suicide risk to aid patient recovery. Clinicians will learn through group discussion\, case examples\, and videos\, and should expect to participate in this class with a collaborative\, non-adversarial\, and non-judgmental stance. \nThis course meets the Washington State requirements (RCW 43.70.442) for psychologists\, social workers\, mental health counselors\, and family therapists. \nLearning Objectives \nFollowing completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \nIdentify and apply suicide prevention core competencies\, including: maintaining an effective attitude and approach\, collecting accurate assessment information\, formulating risk\, developing a treatment and services plan\, and managing care.\nDemonstrate increased willingness\, confidence\, and clarity in working with individuals at risk for suicide.\nDescribe specific methods to better care for individuals at risk for suicide. \nReferences \nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\, Office of Suicide Prevention. 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report: Part Two. Accessed March 12\, 2026; Available from: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2025/2025_Annual_Report_Part_2_508.pdf \nAmerican Association of Suicidology. (2019\, July 29). Facts and Statistics. Retrieved December 12\, 2019\, from https://suicidology.org/facts-and-statistics/ \nStanley\, B.\, Brown\, G. K.\, Brenner\, L. A.\, Galfalvy\, H. C.\, Currier\, G. W.\, Knox\, K. L.\, … Green\, K. L. (2018). Comparison of the Safety Planning Intervention With Follow-up vs Usual Care of Suicidal Patients Treated in the Emergency Department. JAMA Psychiatry\, 75(9)\, 894. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.1776 \nGreen\, J. D.\, Kearns\, J. C.\, Rosen\, R. C.\, Keane\, T. M.\, & Marx\, B. P. (2018). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Safety Plans for Military Veterans: Do Safety Plans Tailored to Veteran Characteristics Decrease Suicide Risk? Behavior Therapy\, 49(6)\, 931–938. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2017.11.005 \nPruitt\, L.D.\, Smolenski\, D.J.\, Bush\, N.E.\, Tucker\, J.\, Issa\, F.\, Hoyt\, T.V.\, Reger\, M.A. (2018). Suicide in the military: Understanding rates and risk factors across the United States’ Armed Forces. Military Medicine\, 0(0)\, 1-6. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usy296. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/wdva-and-managing-suicide-risk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Puyallup Veterans Stand Down being held on April 11 at the Puyallup Elks Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA: \nPuyallup Veterans Stand Down being held on April 11 at the Puyallup Elks Lodge\nDate: April 11th\, 2023\nTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: Puyallup Elks Lodge\, 314 27th St NE\, Puyallup\, WA 98372 \nThe Puyallup Elks Lodge is proud to announce its first annual Veteran Stand Down\, an event dedicated to supporting our veterans by connecting them with essential community resources. The Stand Down will take place on April 11th\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, at the Puyallup Elks Lodge\, located at 314 27th St NE\, Puyallup\, WA 98372. \nEvent Highlights:\nCommunity Resource Connection:Veterans will have the opportunity to access vital community resources\, including housing\, education\, employment\, financial assistance\, and benefits. Representatives from the Veterans Assistance Program\, Veteran Affairs\, and the Washington Department of Veteran Affairs will be on-site to provide information and support. \nHealthcare Services:Care A Van – Health in Motion will be providing health and vaccine education for all ages. Additional health services include:\no	Blood pressure and vision screenings for individuals aged 3 years and older\no	Blood glucose screenings for those aged 12 years and older\no	A1C testing for those aged 35 years and older\no	BMI and telehealth referrals for those aged 2 years and older\no	Mental health screenings for those aged 12 years and older\no	Naloxone (Narcan) kits available for distribution\no	COVID-19 and flu at-home test kits\, subject to availability \n•	Additional Services:\no	Haircuts:Free haircuts provided by an on-site barber.\no	Food:Complimentary burgers and fries provided by the Puyallup Elks Lodge.\no	Clothing:Distribution of clothing items for veterans.\no	Mobile Shower Trailer:Access to a mobile shower trailer for veterans in need.\no	Legal Services:Legal assistance available on-site.\nTransportation Shuttle:\nFor the convenience of our veterans\, a transportation shuttle service will be available from the following locations:\n•	Tacoma Rescue Mission\n•	Stability Site\n•	Nativity House\n•	38th & Pacific\n•	Family Promise\n•	Oasis\n•	Aspen Court \nThe shuttle service will start at 9:00 AM and will run approximately every 30 minutes. \nThis event is open to all veterans\, and no pre-registration is required. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the numerous resources and services available. This Stand Down is an opportunity for the community to come together and show our appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veterans. \nJoin us in honoring and supporting our veterans at the Puyallup Elks Lodge’s first annual Veteran Stand Down. Together\, we can make a difference! \nFor more information contact:\nVictor DeHerrera\n253-302-7789\nvicdeha@yahoo.com\nVeterans Chair \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/puyallup-veterans-stand-down-being-held-on-april-11-at-the-puyallup-elks-lodge/
LOCATION:Puyallup Elks Lodge\, 314 27th St NE\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Veteran Identification Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by National Institute of Corrections: \nStrengthening Veteran Identification Efforts\nDate and Time: March 19\, 2026\nat 9 am PT / 10 am MT /11 am CT / 12 pm ET for 90 minutes. \nThe National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Veterans Network launched a series of three webinars this year that highlighted services for veterans who have become negatively involved in the criminal justice system. The next webinar will be An Introduction to Strengthening Veteran Identification Efforts. Identification is a critical first step to connecting at-risk veterans with the services and treatment they have earned. \nWhy Is This Topic Important?\nStudies show that deployment-related trauma exposure\, combined with increased incidence of mental health and substance use disorders\, elevate veterans’ risk of contact with the justice system. For example\, one study showed that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder had a 61% higher chance of criminal justice system involvement than veterans without PTSD. Another study found that justice-involved veterans were almost three times as likely as other veterans to have attempted suicide in their lifetime. \nThese early stages of the criminal justice process are critical\, as they provide a key opportunity to identify the challenges facing veterans and to connect them to services and benefits tailored to help them address those challenges. \nSeries Take-Aways\nThis interactive webinar will cover several topics to get you started with beginning (or improving existing) identification efforts in your organization\, office\, or community. Participants will: \n\nDiscover how identification efforts can give your organization more visibility with at-risk and vulnerable veterans in your community.\nRecognize how identification processes can ensure veterans can assess the treatment and programs they need.\n\nLearn about the Department of Veterans Affairs tools\, Veterans Reentry Search Service and Status Query and Response Exchange System (SQUARES) that allow law enforcement\, jails\, prisons\, and courts to independently verify the veteran status of individuals. \nSpeakers: \nMatt Doss\nProgram Manager\, Project Lead Illinois Veteran Deflection\, TASC’s Center for Health and Justice \nKatie Wilson\nIndiana Court of Technology\, Office of Judicial Administration\, Indiana Supreme Court \nKari Jackson\nLocal Inmate Data System (LIDS) Manager\, Virginia State Compensation Board \nStephani Carlton\nStatewide Veterans Service Manager\, Virginia Department of Corrections \nAlso including NIC Staff:\nJim Wiseman\, National Programs Advisor\, National Institute of Corrections\, U.S. Department of Justice \nJeff Hanson\, National Programs Advisor\, National Institute of Corrections\, U.S. Department of Justice \nWho Should Attend?\nLaw enforcement\, corrections staff\, court and legal representatives (defenders and prosecutors)\, social workers\, justice program managers\, staff from state veterans affairs departments\, and advocates working directly with veterans involved in the criminal justice system. \nHow Do I Register?\nFollow this link to register in NIC’s WebEx Event Center \nRegister for the Webinar
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/strengthening-veteran-identification-efforts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA: \nLGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities\, gender identities\, gender expression\, emotional attraction\, sexual attraction\, intersectionality\, dominant culture\, pronouns\, inclusive practices\, privilege\, and coming out. \nLearning Objectives: \nThe overarching objective of this workshop is\, that by learning about LGBTQ+ veteran experiences\, available resources\, and inclusive practices\, it will help participants create a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ veterans can receive their benefits or services without fear of mistreatment. Participants will: \n\nUnderstand cultural competence and allyship.\nRecognize symbols of allyship and their impact.\nIdentify common sexual identities and gender identities.\nUnderstand gender binary and non-binary folx.\nIdentify and recognize common LGBTQ+ flags.\nUnderstand the process of coming out.\nUnderstand the impact of Intersectionality.\nUnderstand gender pronouns and pronoun etiquette.\nIdentify and recognize the impact of Dominant Culture.\nDifferentiate between Gender Identity\, Gender Expression\, Sex assigned at birth\, Physical attraction and Emotional attraction.\nUnderstand common terms in the LGBTQ+ community\, and the impact of evolving language.\nRecognize privileges not experienced by many LGBTQ+ folx that dominant culture takes for granted.\n\nRegister Here: Attendee Registration – LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3 (Squid-1)
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-3-of-3-inclusive-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Veteran
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T130000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 2 of 3:  WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program\, Common Yet Harmful Experiences and Washington State Definition of Veteran
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA \nLGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 2 of 3: \nWDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program\, Common Yet Harmful Experiences and Washington State Definition of Veteran \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we learn about the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs LGBTQ+ Veterans Program\, one of only two legislatively mandated state programs in the nation. We also learn about the recently expanded State of Washington definition of Veteran which allows more veterans to be eligible for state benefits. We will learn how this will impact veterans and address past inequalities. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify resources available to service and benefit providers.\nIdentify resources available to LGBTQ+ veterans and families\nRecognize the effects of commonplace but significant behaviors on LGBTQ+ folx.\nIdentify the impacts of race\, sexual trauma\, Traumatic Brain Injury diagnosis\, PTSD\, mental health disorders\, sexual identity and gender identity on accessing benefits\nUnderstand the impact of Washington State’s expanded definition of veteran\nIdentify resources for veterans impacted by errors in\, or injustices caused by incorrect information in official DoD records\nRecognize pathways available for those impacted by Article 125 convictions\, unfavorable discharges and characterization of serve\, errors\, and injustices.\n\nRegister here: Attendee Registration – LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 2 of 3 (Squid-2)
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Veteran
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T130000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA \nLGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 1 of 3: The LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience and LGBTQ+ Military History \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we look at how past policies impact LGBTQ+ veterans\, shape their experiences\, and affect their risk profile. We look at current executive orders that affect LGBTQ+ veterans as well as active-duty service members. As providers of benefits and services that affect veteran families in addition to the veteran\, we touch on how those executive orders impact spouses\, children\, family\, friends\, and co-workers. The workshop closes with a look at LGBTQ+ veterans throughout history. Many veterans served under different circumstances\, but regardless of when they served\, we see the universal constant is discrimination and harassment and how resilience and determination to demand fair treatment and equal rights prevail. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience through the lenses of cultural forces and current viewpoints.\nLearn the impact of historical policies on veteran risk profiles and specific risk profile categories.\nRecognize groups impacted\, and effects caused by DoD and Executive policies\, the veteran community\, and the civilian community.\nLearn the impact of current executive orders\, rescinded orders\, and State laws on those currently serving\, veterans\, family members\, friends\, and acquaintances.\nRecognize individual contributions of LGBTQ+ veterans throughout history\, and recognize commonalities of service across generations.\n\nRegister here: Attendee Registration – LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 1 of 3 (Squid-2)
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Veteran
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