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SUMMARY:My Journey: Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Normal: Military Families After Service\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\nCelebrating Military Child Month with Stories of Parenting in Military and Veteran Families\n\n\n\nParenting in military and veteran families comes with unique challenges and rewards. In honor of Military Child Month\, join us for a heartfelt discussion featuring three inspiring military and veteran spouses. They’ll share their personal parenting journeys\, offering insights into navigating benefits for veteran families\, balancing active-duty family life\, and the experiences of young mothers in post-service veteran households. This session is a celebration of resilience\, connection\, and the shared experiences that shape military parenting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nReal-life insights into parenting within military and veteran families.\n\n\n\nPractical knowledge about navigating resources and benefits for military children.\n\n\n\nA supportive space to connect with others who 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\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-parenting/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Normal: Military Families After Service\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\nApril Session Themes:\n\n\n\nBegin the season with a fresh start by focusing on renewal\, self-care\, and planting the seeds of resilience through reflective journaling. \n\n\n\n\nApril 6 – Plant New Seeds\n\nCultivate fresh intentions for growth and well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 13 – Deepen Your Roots\n\nStrengthen the foundations that support emotional balance and stability.\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 20 – Pruning the Branches\n\nReflect on patterns\, habits\, or thoughts that may be holding you back.\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 27 – Sprout or Shrivel\n\nRecognize small signs of hope\, progress\, and new beginnings.\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/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Normal: Military Families After Service\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-100/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Exploring Wellness Through Music and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Normal: Military Families After Service\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 the Science of Sound and Share Your Journey\n\n\n\nJoin VSN Peer Leader Kelley Glover for a two-part virtual workshop that blends the art of storytelling with the science of music. In this interactive series\, you’ll uncover how sound impacts emotional well-being\, learn practical techniques for calming the nervous system\, and connect with others through shared musical experiences.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place across two sessions with a creative project in between.  \n\n\n\nSession 1: The Science of Sound and Your Musical Story | April 29\, 7–8 PM CT \n\n\n\nDuring the first session\, Kelley will introduce the science of sound and guide participants through an assignment to create a personal musical autobiography. Over the following four weeks\, you’ll reflect on the songs and stories that have shaped your military journey and develop your project to share with the group. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Sharing Your Musical Autobiography | May 27\, 7–8:30 PM CT \n\n\n\nIn the second session\, participants will come back together to share their musical autobiographies and connect through the power of music and storytelling. \n\n\n\nYour musical autobiography can take many forms. You might: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a slideshow with images and music to tell your story\n\n\n\nBuild a playlist that represents your journey\n\n\n\nSelect meaningful song lyrics that help share your experiences\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply curious about the therapeutic potential of sound\, this workshop offers a creative and supportive space to explore wellness and connect with others. \n\n\n\nParticipants are expected to attend both sessions. During Session 1\, you will receive the musical autobiography assignment and have four weeks to work on it before sharing your project in Session 2. If you’re unable to attend Session 1 live\, a recording will be provided so you can still complete the assignment and participate in Session 2. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Kelley T. Glover\, Ph.D.\, is a VSN Peer Leader\, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health\, and an adjunct assistant professor at the UT School of Social Work. Her research integrates educational leadership\, emotional well-being in higher education\, and culturally responsive\, arts-based methodologies\, with recent projects focusing on public health\, participatory arts for older adults\, and interdisciplinary approaches to mental wellness. She earned her Ph.D. in School Improvement and Educational Leadership from Texas State University\, a Master of Arts from the Eastman School of Music\, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Howard University. With over three decades of experience in PK–12 education\, music pedagogy\, and culturally responsive teaching\, Dr. Glover brings a strong focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement to higher education. She is also the founder of U BETTER Sing!\, a music education technology company featured on PBS’s Blackademics. \n\n\n\nThe Hogg Foundation for Mental Health promotes communities that prioritize mental health and well-being. Believing mental health is as essential as physical health\, the foundation advances this vision through research\, advocacy\, and community-driven initiatives\, empowering communities to foster resilience and support well-being in everyday life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nInsights into the science of sound (cymatics) and its impact on the body\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of how sound influences the vagus nerve\, central nervous system\, memories\, and emotions\n\n\n\nPractical techniques to use music for calming the nervous system and supporting emotional well-being\n\n\n\nThe opportunity to create and share your own musical autobiography\n\n\n\nConnection with others through shared stories and experiences\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.
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CATEGORIES:Social Club
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