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SUMMARY:Healing PTSD Through Nutrition: The Missing Link in Mental Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover Practical Strategies To Support Trauma Recovery \n\n\n\nThe role of nutrition in mental health\, especially in PTSD\, is rarely addressed in treatment or lifestyle recommendations\, yet it may be one of the most important missing links in recovery. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Leslie Korn as she explores how dietary\, nutritional\, and herbal strategies can support healing from PTSD. Learn practical tools to improve sleep\, digestion\, mood\, and chronic pain while understanding how nutrition supports overall mental wellness. Participants will also receive a recipe booklet to help bring these strategies into their daily lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nLeslie Korn\, PhD\, MPH\, LMHC\, has been a traumatologist in private practice since 1977. She began working with veterans at the end of the Vietnam War and specializes in trauma and brain injury. She is the author of ten books\, including Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health and Rhythms of Recovery: Integrative Medicine for PTSD and Complex Trauma. Dr. Korn maintains a bilingual (English/Spanish) practice focused on scientific and culturally aligned lifestyle and nutritional interventions\, helping individuals improve mental health and reduce reliance on psychotropic medications. \n\n\n\nThe Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) is a global community of activist scholars advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples worldwide. For more than 40 years\, CWIS has worked as a leading Indigenous peoples’ think tank\, helping communities safeguard their rights and resources through research\, education\, and policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of the connection between nutrition and mental health in PTSD recovery.\n\n\n\nActionable dietary\, nutritional\, and herbal strategies to improve well-being.\n\n\n\nTools to enhance sleep\, digestion\, mood\, and chronic pain management.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all members of the military and veteran-connected community. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout EmpowerEd\n\n\n\nEmpowerEd offers expert-led\, topic-driven seminars designed to equip military and veteran families and community members with valuable information\, practical tools\, and trusted resources. \n\n\n\nMost sessions are followed by an optional peer support event\, Let’s Talk About It—a space to reflect\, connect\, and share takeaways in a supportive community. While attending the seminar is encouraged\, it’s not required to join the discussion. Please note that registration for Let’s Talk About It is separate from the EmpowerEd seminar. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Improving Your Wellness–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking 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.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nHow is EmpowerEd different from other VSN programs?\nEmpowerEd offers seminar-style sessions led by rotating guest experts. Unlike our peer-based programs\, these are more informational than discussion-based and open to the broader community\, delivering expert insights\, practical tools\, and evidence-based wellness strategies. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Let’s Talk About It\, and how does it relate to EmpowerEd?\nLet’s Talk About It is an optional peer support event hosted after many of our EmpowerEd seminars\, offering space to reflect\, connect\, and share. While EmpowerEd is expert-led\, this event centers on open conversation. Seminar attendance is encouraged but not required; register separately. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor 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. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, 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. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—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.
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SUMMARY:Navigating the New Normal: Military Families After Service
DESCRIPTION:Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life\n\n\n\nTransitioning out of military service impacts more than just the service member—it reverberates throughout the entire family. While many anticipate relief or stability\, the reality often brings unexpected changes in identity\, communication\, emotional connection\, and family dynamics. \n\n\n\nThis virtual training\, developed by Forge Health VFR in collaboration with the Veteran Spouse Network\, is specifically designed for spouses\, partners\, and loved ones navigating this significant life change. Participants will explore the psychological\, relational\, and cultural aspects of military transition\, gaining practical tools to support themselves and their families during this period of adjustment.  \n\n\n\nThere's no single timeline for military transition. Some define it as the one to two years before or after separation; for others\, the adjustment runs much longer. Wherever your family stands\, this seminar meets you there. \n\n\n\nJoin us to uncover strategies for managing common challenges like identity loss\, role renegotiation\, stress\, and emotional disconnection. You’ll leave equipped with realistic expectations\, communication tools\, and resources to foster long-term family wellness and reintegration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nDr. Sheena Bice\, DMSc\, LCMHC\, MLADC\, CCTP\, is a Marine Corps veteran with over 15 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment for Service Members\, First Responders\, and their families. She leads Forge VFR’s Veteran and First Responder Services\, the New Hampshire Women Veterans Coalition\, and her private practice\, Shield and Compass Counseling\, PLLC. Dr. Bice is dedicated to improving access to care\, reducing stigma\, and shaping policies to support mental health and wellness. \n\n\n\nCasey Lancaster\, a Marine Corps veteran\, mental health advocate\, and former Non-Commissioned Officer and Combat Instructor\, serves as a Forge VFR Programs and Initiatives Specialist. Drawing on his personal experiences with PTSD and survivor’s guilt\, Casey is committed to advancing mental health support for veterans and first responders. His work focuses on driving strategic initiatives to improve access to care and the effectiveness of mental health services. Lancaster’s leadership and advocacy have made a lasting impact on the lives of those who serve and protect our communities. \n\n\n\nForge Health is transforming mental health and substance use care by making it effective\, affordable\, and accessible to all. Through both in-person and virtual treatment options—including intensive outpatient programs (IOP)—Forge Health delivers care that is personalized\, evidence-based\, and in-network\, ensuring high-quality support is available when and where it’s needed most. Forge VFR (Veterans and First Responders) provides confidential treatment for those who serve and are navigating challenges related to mental health\, substance use\, and trauma. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nInsights into how military culture and identity shape the transition process.Strategies for managing emotional\, behavioral\, and relational changes during the post-service adjustment.\n\n\n\nTools for effective communication\, boundary-setting\, coping\, and family support.\n\n\n\nAwareness of resources and wellness strategies to promote healthy reintegration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all members of the military and veteran-connected community. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout EmpowerEd\n\n\n\nEmpowerEd offers expert-led\, topic-driven seminars designed to equip military and veteran families and community members with valuable information\, practical tools\, and trusted resources. \n\n\n\nMost sessions are followed by an optional peer support event\, Let’s Talk About It—a space to reflect\, connect\, and share takeaways in a supportive community. While attending the seminar is encouraged\, it’s not required to join the discussion. Please note that registration for Let’s Talk About It is separate from the EmpowerEd seminar. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Improving Your Wellness–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking 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.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nHow is EmpowerEd different from other VSN programs?\nEmpowerEd offers seminar-style sessions led by rotating guest experts. Unlike our peer-based programs\, these are more informational than discussion-based and open to the broader community\, delivering expert insights\, practical tools\, and evidence-based wellness strategies. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Let’s Talk About It\, and how does it relate to EmpowerEd?\nLet’s Talk About It is an optional peer support event hosted after many of our EmpowerEd seminars\, offering space to reflect\, connect\, and share. While EmpowerEd is expert-led\, this event centers on open conversation. Seminar attendance is encouraged but not required; register separately. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor 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. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, 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. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—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.
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