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Event Series: Let’s Talk About It

Let’s Talk About It: The Power of Pause

Let’s Talk About It: The Power of Pause

Virtual

August 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm CDT

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Connect & Reflect After EmpowerEd

Join a supportive, peer-led conversation that complements this month’s EmpowerEd seminar. We’ll unpack insights from The Power of Pause: Leadership Practices for Inner Growth with Dr. Lonnie Pederson and Jolee Lilja, share experiences, and turn takeaways into practical next steps. Registration for the EmpowerEd session is recommended but not required.

What You’ll Gain

  • A guided space to process and reflect on the EmpowerEd session in a supportive community
  • Peer connection with others who understand your journey
  • Practical strategies to apply key learnings and plan actionable next steps

This Event is Open To

This event is open to all members of the military and veteran-connected community. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Social Club

Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.

Learn More

Take the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!

Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming, peer-led space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

Participant Safety Reminder:

The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) is committed to providing a supportive and respectful environment where participants can connect with peers and share their experiences. 

Because participant safety is our highest priority, confidentiality is not absolute. If a VSN Peer Leader or staff member becomes concerned that a participant or another person may be at risk of serious harm, we may take steps to support safety. Depending on the situation, this could include notifying VSN staff, providing crisis resources, contacting emergency services, making reports required by law, or taking other reasonable actions to protect safety. 

VSN is a non-clinical peer support program and does not provide emergency services, crisis counseling, therapy, case management, legal advice, or domestic violence advocacy. However, we are committed to connecting participants with appropriate resources when safety concerns arise. 

By participating in VSN programs, you acknowledge and understand these limits of confidentiality and VSN’s commitment to participant safety.

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Modalities

Virtual

Session Types

Peer Support

Eligibility

Spouse/Partner of a Service Member, Family Member/Caregiver of a Service Member/Veteran, Divorcee of a Service Member/Veteran, Widow/Widower of a Service Member/Veteran, Provider/Supporter, Spouse/Partner of a Veteran and Service Member/Veteran