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SUMMARY:Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) 6-Week Wellness Series
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) 6-Week Wellness Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvidence-Based\, Curriculum-Driven\, Peer-Led Support\n\n\n\nThe Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) Wellness Series is a 6-week\, peer-led group designed specifically for transitioning and veteran spouses and partners navigating the ups and downs of post-service life. Each weekly session offers a supportive space to share experiences\, explore wellness strategies\, and connect with others who truly understand the journey. \n\n\n\nGrounded in ongoing research from our team at the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness at the University of Texas at Austin\, this series blends open discussion with practical tools\, educational content\, and guided activities. You’ll learn alongside fellow spouses in a closed-group setting that encourages real conversations\, personal growth\, and meaningful connections. \n\n\n\nSessions run Sundays\, 5-7 PM CT\, from April 12-May 24. Apply now – application required for participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics We’ll Explore\n\n\n\n\nSharing Our Stories\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Ourselves\n\n\n\nThe Invisible Wounds of War & Suicide Prevention\n\n\n\nCompassion Fatigue & Boundary Setting\n\n\n\nLove & Relationships\n\n\n\nMoving Forward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of topics like boundaries\, suicide prevention\, and relationship dynamics\n\n\n\nTools for stress management\, self-care\, and emotional resilience\n\n\n\nA lasting network of peer support from others who understand\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of post-service veteran\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active duty service member within one year of separation from the military\n\n\n\n\nEligibility 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 The Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group Program\n\n\n\nThe Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) is a 6-week\, peer-led program designed for veteran spouses/partners to explore wellness\, build resilience\, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of post-service life. Through a guided curriculum and supportive closed-group setting\, participants share experiences\, grow together\, and build lasting connections. Our program evaluation has shown that spouses who complete the group experience increased quality of life\, improved self-care practices\, stronger social support\, and a reduction in mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Resilience–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\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, V-SRG is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nWhy is eligibility different for the 6-week V-SRG group?\nThe 6-week program is designed specifically for veteran spouses/partners and evaluated to meet their specific needs. You can explore the curriculum through various single sessions\, which are open to a broader audience. \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.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/veteran-spouse-resiliency-group-v-srg-wellness-series-4/
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SUMMARY:Taking Care of Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) 6-Week Wellness Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRedefining Self-Care in a Way That Actually Works For You\n\n\n\nWe hear a lot about self-care\, but what does it really mean in the midst of a busy\, often unpredictable life? Is it a spa day\, five minutes of quiet\, or simply eating lunch before 3 PM? With endless demands on your time and energy\, self-care can start to feel like just another item on the to-do list. If you're looking to rethink what self-care actually looks like for you—in a way that's practical\, achievable\, and meaningful—this session is for you. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a refreshing take on what self-care can look like in your real life. This is about discovering sustainable ways to care for yourself that fit your actual schedule\, energy levels\, and circumstances. You'll walk away with simple strategies that feel right for you\, not what works for everyone else. Because the best self-care is the kind you'll actually do. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nRedefine self-care in a way that feels personal and practical\n\n\n\nLearn realistic\, bite-sized ways to practice self-care throughout your week\n\n\n\nSet simple goals to prioritize your well-being without feeling overwhelmed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility 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 The Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group Program\n\n\n\nThis event offers a single-session preview of the Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG)\, an evidence-based curriculum designed to support transitioning and veteran spouses/partners in building resilience\, personal growth\, and connection. Solo sessions welcome a broader audience\, while the full 6-week V-SRG program requires an application and has limited eligibility. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Resilience–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\nWhat can I expect from the V-SRG curriculum? \nThese sessions explore a single topic from the 6-week curriculum\, offering a preview of the broader V-SRG experience. The format includes group conversation\, educational content\, skill-building\, and activities to address the unique challenges faced by veteran spouses/partners. \n\n\n\n\nCan I attend this session if I am not ready or able to attend the 6-week program?\nYes\, these single sessions are intended to provide a flexible option for exploring specific topics without committing to a longer program. This is a focused\, one-time event offering a snapshot of the full V-SRG experience in a stand-alone format on key topics. \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\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 is eligibility different for the 6-week V-SRG group?\nThe 6-week program is designed specifically for veteran spouses/partners and evaluated to meet their specific needs. You can explore the curriculum through various single sessions\, which are open to a broader audience. \n\n\n\n\nCan I attend this session if I've already completed a 6 or 12-week V-SRG?\nAbsolutely! These sessions are open to everyone\, whether you want to revisit a topic with a new group\, explore content that wasn't part of your original curriculum\, or make up for a session you missed. \n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, V-SRG is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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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