Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Nov 29+30/Web: Virtual Summit for Military & Veteran Caregivers


On November 29 and 30, FamilyOfAVet.com is hosting a "Caregiver Mental Health Summit" as a meeting of the minds on both sides of the aisle; both military and veteran caregivers as well as the professionals in the mental health field assisting them. The Summit will consist of two separate days packed with information and real-world resources which will be made available to these men and women who help our country by serving those who served.
The event is completely online, so you can attend from the comfort of your home!
Learn More Here!
If you have a subject that you would like addressed during the summit, please tweet your question with the hashtag #CaregiverSummit before or during the event.
Day One: Mental Health Professional Track (Thursday, November 29th)
Four, 90-minute courses for mental health professionals and others involved in helping Veteran Caregivers.  This track is designed to help you learn more about the mental health issues that caregivers face, gain firsthand knowledge about them from caregivers themselves, and come away with ideas and tools you can use to better serve those you work with in your area.
Day Two: Caregiver Track (Friday, November 30th)
Four, 90-minute courses for those who love and care for our nation's heroes.  This courses are designed by caregivers, for caregivers.  They are taught by and facilitated by caregivers.  This track is about helping you look at what may be going on with you, why its happening, and HOW to take real steps to take care of yourself and  feel better.
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