The Indiana University Interprofessional Practice and Education Center (IU IPE) is excited to announce the “Essential Topics in Collaboration: Veteran Trauma and Transparency Series.” This series aims to increase awareness and knowledge of military culture and experiences for future service providers to improve the quality of care for veterans. Students who complete all four workshops will earn a certificate of completion from IU IPE.
Each academic year there will be four workshops, two in the fall semester and two in the spring. Each will focus on a specific theme. This is a development series where each new workshop builds off the previous offerings. It was designed for students to attend all four workshops to maximize the learning experience.
Disclaimer! This in-person program is designed for students in their third/fourth year of undergraduate studies or at the graduate level. The training will include content and exposure to personal stories that are sensitive in nature. Students that attend the series will earn a certificate of completion from IU IPE.
Students can click here to register for the series -https://go.iu.edu/4vGu
Below you will find information about each workshop:
Workshop 1 –The Military Lens: Understanding the Culture and Veteran Population
Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00-8:30pm,
IUB Health Sciences Building (2631 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408) Room C100C
During the workshop, we will discuss topics such as: Human Rights Foundational Perspective, Why Veterans?, Veteran Demographics, Military Culture and Law of War.
Workshop 2 – In Times of Service: Invisible Injuries and Wounds of Combat
Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00-8:30pm,
IUB Health Sciences Building (2631 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408) Room C100C
During the workshop, we will discuss topics such as: Moral Injury, Survivor’s Guilt, Military Sexual Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury. This session will feature a guest speaker.
Workshop 3 – Finding Self Post-Service: Challenges and Coping as a Civilian
Wednesday, February 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm,
IUB Health Sciences Building (2631 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408) Room C100C
During the workshop, we will discuss topics such as: Reintegration, Unemployment, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide, and Homelessness. This session will feature a guest speaker.
Workshop 4 – Do No Harm: Treatment and Intervention Resources to Promote Wellbeing
Wednesday, March 1st, 7:00-8:30pm,
IUB Health Sciences Building (2631 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408) Room C100C
During the workshop, we will discuss topics such as: Trauma-Informed Care, Veteran Treatment Court, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Creative Arts for Veterans (CAV), CAV Book, Veterans Affairs, Mobile Veteran Centers and Community Partners.