Live Professional Workshop: Women Veterans – Will They or Won’t They Serve?

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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Where

Virtual

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Join us for a Professional Workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals!

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Presented by: Kirsten Laha-Walsh, MSW, government affairs team, Wounded Warrior Project

Overview

Throughout history, women have contributed to the United States military in both wartime and peacetime. Presently, women can serve in the Armed Forces without restrictions, with over 2 million women veterans. Before the Women in Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, women had limited roles, often concealing their identities as men to serve alongside male relatives.

Today, amid a national shortage of recruits, acknowledging women's unique military roles as well as their role in the veteran community is crucial. Women veterans are the fastest-growing group actively advocating and collaborating with leaders on issues like military sexual trauma, reproductive rights, and open service for all. This presentation delves into women veterans' experiences in research and reality.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Describe healthcare disparities experiences by historically marginalized populations.
Define ethical evidence-based practice.
Assess existing frameworks and make recommendations for improvement.

Approval Statements

Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours for Psychologists.

Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours in Category I Ethics credits for Social Workers.

Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 1.5 NBCC clock hours.