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SUMMARY:My Journey: Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nInsights\, Stories\, and Support for Caregivers in Military and Veteran Families\n\n\n\nCaregiving takes many forms\, especially within military and veteran families. Join us for a heartfelt panel discussion where VSN Peer Leaders share their personal caregiving journeys. From supporting loved ones with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) to navigating caregiving responsibilities while separated by distance\, this session offers a window into the diverse realities of life as a caregiver. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges\, triumphs\, and resilience that define this vital role. Let’s come together to listen\, learn\, and support one another in a space that celebrates connection and shared experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of the different caregiving roles and experiences within military and veteran families.\n\n\n\nPractical insights and shared strategies for managing caregiving challenges.\n\n\n\nA sense of connection and support from a community that truly understands.\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/my-journey-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Love & Relationships
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nBuilding Stronger Connections with Your Partner\n\n\n\nMilitary and veteran relationships face unique challenges\, from deployment and reintegration to navigating the invisible wounds of service. Finding support can feel difficult when your circle doesn't understand the reality of loving someone who has served. \n\n\n\nThis session creates a safe space for military and veteran spouses and partners to connect authentically with others who truly get it\, share experiences\, and openly discuss relationship dynamics. Together\, we’ll explore common challenges in communication and intimacy\, as well as share strategies for building a stronger\, more connected relationship. \n\n\n\nWhether you're seeking advice\, encouragement\, or simply a space to be heard\, this session provides the community and tools you need to thrive in your relationship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nIdentify common communication and intimacy challenges faced in military and veteran relationships\n\n\n\nExplore practical strategies to improve connection and strengthen your relationship\n\n\n\nConnect with other spouses/partners who share similar experiences and understand your journey\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.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/love-relationships-2/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Veteran Spouse Resiliency
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Session Themes:\n\n\n\nEmbrace the energy of summer by nurturing emotional strength\, engaging in mindful reflection\, and continuing your journey of growth and resilience through intentional journaling. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1 – Grow Tall\n\nCelebrate your personal growth and the strength you’ve built along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – Bask in the Sun\n\nSoak in moments of positivity and practice staying present.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Water Your Garden\n\nNurture yourself with kindness\, care\, and self-compassion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22 – Pollinate Your Mind\n\nEncourage positive thinking and cultivate greater mental clarity.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 29 – Fertilize Growth\n\nSupport your continued well-being by giving yourself what you need to thrive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-2/2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
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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.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/healing-ptsd-through-nutrition-the-missing-link-in-mental-health-care/
CATEGORIES:EmpowerEd
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145711Z
UID:10001674-1780945200-1780948800@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Session Themes:\n\n\n\nEmbrace the energy of summer by nurturing emotional strength\, engaging in mindful reflection\, and continuing your journey of growth and resilience through intentional journaling. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1 – Grow Tall\n\nCelebrate your personal growth and the strength you’ve built along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – Bask in the Sun\n\nSoak in moments of positivity and practice staying present.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Water Your Garden\n\nNurture yourself with kindness\, care\, and self-compassion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22 – Pollinate Your Mind\n\nEncourage positive thinking and cultivate greater mental clarity.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 29 – Fertilize Growth\n\nSupport your continued well-being by giving yourself what you need to thrive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-2/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251114T175038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144232Z
UID:10001667-1781006400-1781010000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Healing through Art: Integrated Self-Help Techniques
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nDiscover Art’s Powerful Pathway to Healing\n\n\n\nArt isn’t just creative—it’s connective. When words fall short\, it becomes a powerful bridge between emotion and expression. Trauma impacts the brain\, body\, and spirit\, and in those moments when words fall short\, art can be a powerful tool for healing. This session explores how creative expression can be a meaningful part of an integrative healing journey. \n\n\n\nLed by VSN Peer Leader and certified First Aid Arts facilitator\, Tanya Mac\, this interactive session offers hands-on\, arts-based techniques to support your personal growth and resilience. You'll learn how trauma shows up in the body\, how the arts can help\, and leave with simple\, meaningful tools to respond to stress—no art experience required. \n\n\n\nSupplies Needed: Blank paper and any of the following–colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, or a pen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nInsight into how trauma impacts the body and how creativity can help\n\n\n\nPractical\, art-based tools to manage stress and support emotional healing\n\n\n\nA welcoming space to reflect\, create\, and connect through guided expression\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nActive 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/healing-through-art-integrated-self-help-techniques/2026-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20250804T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214034Z
UID:10001700-1781204400-1781209800@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nNavigating Love and PTSD Together\n\n\n\nLoving a veteran or service member with PTSD is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships\, it’s a journey filled with emotional highs\, lows\, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in. \n\n\n\nThese supportive\, peer-led sessions offer space for honest conversation\, meaningful connection\, and practical tools for navigating life and love with PTSD. Your holistic well-being matters too\, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, seeking new strategies\, or just need to talk to someone who gets it\, you're welcome here. Come as you are\, and connect with others who’ve been there too. \n\n\n\nSessions are held periodically. Join whenever you need support\, community\, or simply a place to feel heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD\n\n\n\nLearn and share strategies for maintaining emotional\, mental\, and relationship health\n\n\n\nGain insight\, tools and support from a community that values your experience\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\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/real-talk-life-love-with-ptsd-100/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001686-1781269200-1781272800@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145711Z
UID:10001675-1781550000-1781553600@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Session Themes:\n\n\n\nEmbrace the energy of summer by nurturing emotional strength\, engaging in mindful reflection\, and continuing your journey of growth and resilience through intentional journaling. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1 – Grow Tall\n\nCelebrate your personal growth and the strength you’ve built along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – Bask in the Sun\n\nSoak in moments of positivity and practice staying present.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Water Your Garden\n\nNurture yourself with kindness\, care\, and self-compassion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22 – Pollinate Your Mind\n\nEncourage positive thinking and cultivate greater mental clarity.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 29 – Fertilize Growth\n\nSupport your continued well-being by giving yourself what you need to thrive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-2/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251222T160903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213325Z
UID:10001699-1781632800-1781638200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Real Talk: Traumatic Brain Injury Support
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nStrength\, Support\, and Connection for Every Step of the TBI Journey\n\n\n\nLoving a veteran or service member with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships\, it’s a path filled with emotional highs\, lows\, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in. \n\n\n\nThese supportive\, peer-led sessions provide a safe space for honest conversation\, meaningful connection\, and practical tools for navigating life and love with TBI. Your holistic well-being matters too\, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, seeking new strategies\, or just need to talk to someone who gets it\, you're welcome here. Come as you are\, and connect with others who’ve been there too. \n\n\n\nJoin whenever you need support\, community\, or simply a place to feel heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with TBI.\n\n\n\nLearn and share strategies for maintaining emotional\, mental\, and relationship health.\n\n\n\nGain insight\, tools\, and support from a community that values your experience.\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/real-talk-traumatic-brain-injury-support/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260219T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155037Z
UID:10001654-1781690400-1781694000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Veteran Spouse Network: Coffee Meet -Up
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee & Connecting with Military and Veteran Spouses in Your Area\n\n\n\nJoin us at Join us at the Columbia Vet Center for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN)\, for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network. Connect with a growing network of military and veteran spouses in the Columbia area! \n\n\n\nWhether you're new to the community\, curious about VSN\, or looking to make meaningful connections\, this meetup is for you. Learn about our free programs\, including upcoming Veteran Spouse Resiliency Groups (V-SRG) for post-service spouses\, and meet your local VSN Peer Leader. \n\n\n\nThis casual\, come-and-go gathering gives you the flexibility to drop in\, stay as long as you'd like\, and connect with others who understand your journey. Bring a friend or come solo—everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses in your local area\n\n\n\nMeet your VSN Peer Leader and learn about upcoming in-person support groups and programs\n\n\n\nDiscover free resources designed to support your well-being\, personal growth\, and sense of community\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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/meet-the-veteran-spouse-network-coffee-meet-up/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Columbia Vet Center\, 1710A Richland Street\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001687-1781874000-1781877600@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145711Z
UID:10001676-1782154800-1782158400@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Session Themes:\n\n\n\nEmbrace the energy of summer by nurturing emotional strength\, engaging in mindful reflection\, and continuing your journey of growth and resilience through intentional journaling. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1 – Grow Tall\n\nCelebrate your personal growth and the strength you’ve built along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – Bask in the Sun\n\nSoak in moments of positivity and practice staying present.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Water Your Garden\n\nNurture yourself with kindness\, care\, and self-compassion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22 – Pollinate Your Mind\n\nEncourage positive thinking and cultivate greater mental clarity.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 29 – Fertilize Growth\n\nSupport your continued well-being by giving yourself what you need to thrive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-2/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001688-1782478800-1782482400@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145711Z
UID:10001677-1782759600-1782763200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Session Themes:\n\n\n\nEmbrace the energy of summer by nurturing emotional strength\, engaging in mindful reflection\, and continuing your journey of growth and resilience through intentional journaling. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1 – Grow Tall\n\nCelebrate your personal growth and the strength you’ve built along the way.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – Bask in the Sun\n\nSoak in moments of positivity and practice staying present.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Water Your Garden\n\nNurture yourself with kindness\, care\, and self-compassion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22 – Pollinate Your Mind\n\nEncourage positive thinking and cultivate greater mental clarity.\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 29 – Fertilize Growth\n\nSupport your continued well-being by giving yourself what you need to thrive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-2/2026-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20250804T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214034Z
UID:10001701-1782842400-1782847800@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nNavigating Love and PTSD Together\n\n\n\nLoving a veteran or service member with PTSD is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships\, it’s a journey filled with emotional highs\, lows\, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in. \n\n\n\nThese supportive\, peer-led sessions offer space for honest conversation\, meaningful connection\, and practical tools for navigating life and love with PTSD. Your holistic well-being matters too\, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, seeking new strategies\, or just need to talk to someone who gets it\, you're welcome here. Come as you are\, and connect with others who’ve been there too. \n\n\n\nSessions are held periodically. Join whenever you need support\, community\, or simply a place to feel heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD\n\n\n\nLearn and share strategies for maintaining emotional\, mental\, and relationship health\n\n\n\nGain insight\, tools and support from a community that values your experience\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\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/real-talk-life-love-with-ptsd-100/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001689-1783083600-1783087200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20250804T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214034Z
UID:10001702-1783623600-1783629000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nNavigating Love and PTSD Together\n\n\n\nLoving a veteran or service member with PTSD is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships\, it’s a journey filled with emotional highs\, lows\, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in. \n\n\n\nThese supportive\, peer-led sessions offer space for honest conversation\, meaningful connection\, and practical tools for navigating life and love with PTSD. Your holistic well-being matters too\, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, seeking new strategies\, or just need to talk to someone who gets it\, you're welcome here. Come as you are\, and connect with others who’ve been there too. \n\n\n\nSessions are held periodically. Join whenever you need support\, community\, or simply a place to feel heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD\n\n\n\nLearn and share strategies for maintaining emotional\, mental\, and relationship health\n\n\n\nGain insight\, tools and support from a community that values your experience\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\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/real-talk-life-love-with-ptsd-100/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001690-1783688400-1783692000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260219T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155037Z
UID:10001655-1784109600-1784113200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Veteran Spouse Network: Coffee Meet -Up
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee & Connecting with Military and Veteran Spouses in Your Area\n\n\n\nJoin us at Join us at the Columbia Vet Center for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN)\, for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network. Connect with a growing network of military and veteran spouses in the Columbia area! \n\n\n\nWhether you're new to the community\, curious about VSN\, or looking to make meaningful connections\, this meetup is for you. Learn about our free programs\, including upcoming Veteran Spouse Resiliency Groups (V-SRG) for post-service spouses\, and meet your local VSN Peer Leader. \n\n\n\nThis casual\, come-and-go gathering gives you the flexibility to drop in\, stay as long as you'd like\, and connect with others who understand your journey. Bring a friend or come solo—everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses in your local area\n\n\n\nMeet your VSN Peer Leader and learn about upcoming in-person support groups and programs\n\n\n\nDiscover free resources designed to support your well-being\, personal growth\, and sense of community\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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/meet-the-veteran-spouse-network-coffee-meet-up/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Columbia Vet Center\, 1710A Richland Street\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001691-1784293200-1784296800@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001692-1784898000-1784901600@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20250804T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214034Z
UID:10001703-1785261600-1785267000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nNavigating Love and PTSD Together\n\n\n\nLoving a veteran or service member with PTSD is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships\, it’s a journey filled with emotional highs\, lows\, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in. \n\n\n\nThese supportive\, peer-led sessions offer space for honest conversation\, meaningful connection\, and practical tools for navigating life and love with PTSD. Your holistic well-being matters too\, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, seeking new strategies\, or just need to talk to someone who gets it\, you're welcome here. Come as you are\, and connect with others who’ve been there too. \n\n\n\nSessions are held periodically. Join whenever you need support\, community\, or simply a place to feel heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD\n\n\n\nLearn and share strategies for maintaining emotional\, mental\, and relationship health\n\n\n\nGain insight\, tools and support from a community that values your experience\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\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/real-talk-life-love-with-ptsd-100/2026-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001693-1785502800-1785506400@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153933Z
UID:10001679-1785783600-1785787200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust Session Themes:\n\n\n\nAs summer winds down\, take time to reflect\, integrate what you’ve learned\, and prepare for the season ahead with intention\, resilience\, and care through guided journaling. \n\n\n\n\nAugust 3 – Harvest Time\n\nReflect on what you’ve gained and how you’ve grown over the summer.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10 – Pruning Blooms\n\nLet go of habits\, thoughts\, or patterns that no longer support your well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17 – Seasonal Cuts\n\nCreate space for what’s next by releasing what’s no longer needed.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24 – Prepare the Soil\n\nGround yourself as you get ready for upcoming changes and opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 31 – Plant Futures\n\nSet intentions and envision the next chapter of your journey.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-3/2026-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20250909T152314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212832Z
UID:10001698-1785956400-1785963600@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Love & Relationships
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nBuilding Stronger Connections with Your Partner\n\n\n\nMilitary and veteran relationships face unique challenges\, from deployment and reintegration to navigating the invisible wounds of service. Finding support can feel difficult when your circle doesn't understand the reality of loving someone who has served. \n\n\n\nThis session creates a safe space for military and veteran spouses and partners to connect authentically with others who truly get it\, share experiences\, and openly discuss relationship dynamics. Together\, we’ll explore common challenges in communication and intimacy\, as well as share strategies for building a stronger\, more connected relationship. \n\n\n\nWhether you're seeking advice\, encouragement\, or simply a space to be heard\, this session provides the community and tools you need to thrive in your relationship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nIdentify common communication and intimacy challenges faced in military and veteran relationships\n\n\n\nExplore practical strategies to improve connection and strengthen your relationship\n\n\n\nConnect with other spouses/partners who share similar experiences and understand your journey\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.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/love-relationships-2/2026-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Veteran Spouse Resiliency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20251105T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212255Z
UID:10001694-1786107600-1786111200@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/coffee-chat/2026-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053038
CREATED:20260318T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153933Z
UID:10001680-1786388400-1786392000@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk\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\nA Space to Pause\, Process\, and Recenter\n\n\n\nNeed a space to decompress\, refocus\, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down\, process your thoughts\, and build habits that support well-being. \n\n\n\nJournaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress\, sharpen focus\, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks\, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques\, reflect\, and reset. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind\, manage stress\, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome\, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group. \n\n\n\nYou can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts\, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust Session Themes:\n\n\n\nAs summer winds down\, take time to reflect\, integrate what you’ve learned\, and prepare for the season ahead with intention\, resilience\, and care through guided journaling. \n\n\n\n\nAugust 3 – Harvest Time\n\nReflect on what you’ve gained and how you’ve grown over the summer.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10 – Pruning Blooms\n\nLet go of habits\, thoughts\, or patterns that no longer support your well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17 – Seasonal Cuts\n\nCreate space for what’s next by releasing what’s no longer needed.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24 – Prepare the Soil\n\nGround yourself as you get ready for upcoming changes and opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 31 – Plant Futures\n\nSet intentions and envision the next chapter of your journey.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nWeekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth\n\n\n\nA judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others\n\n\n\nJournaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being\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\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower 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 Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial 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.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–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\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \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/reflect-renew-a-journaling-session-3/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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