WBR016 Psychological Needs of Returning Veterans Webinar

Psychological Needs of Returning Veterans Webinar

Over forty-six thousand veterans have returned from the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and are eligible for GI educational benefits. Many of those will start or return to college. Returning veterans have different psychological needs than other non-traditional students, and campus support services need to be aware of these needs so they can effectively respond to and retain these students.

The web conference will detail what campus professionals need to know about the emotional needs of veterans in order to help them complete their educations. Topics will include:

• Understanding psychological disorders relevant for returning veterans
• Ways to effectively intervene before veterans leave campus
• Techniques for addressing the needs of students who are spouses of returning veterans
• Practices for coordinating efforts with the local VA office

Materials not available at this time

Date/Times: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM
Building/Room: CT - 339 Cleveland Ave. 107
Instructor: Webinar Instructor(s)