“Equipping Community Clergy and Clinical Counselors”

A seminar of tools to assist returning veterans and families

The Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center is reaching out to assist local clergy of all faith representations in ministering to their returning active duty military/veterans and their families.

This seminar will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave. So., Nashville, TN 37212. Registration will be in the Quality Management Conference Room immediately off the crosswalk from the garage.

Subject Matter Experts will discuss common issues confronting clergy and clinical counselors in dealing with returning military/veterans and families in their faith community. Topics include:

.Domestic Violence
.Suicide Awareness
.Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
.Active Duty Rehabilitation
.Sexual Trauma
.Seamless Transition from Active Duty Medical Care to VA Medical Care
.Common Grief Issues
.Organizational Resources to Enhance, Mind, Body and Spirit

Each attendee will receive a portfolio containing helpful information and available resources in the local area. Questions will be addressed throughout the seminar.

Please RSVP no later than 09 Jul 2008 by calling the Chaplain Service at (615) 327-4751, extensions 5362 or 6591. This will greatly assist us in ensuring an adequate number of packets are available for each participant.

There is no cost to attend.

*3.5 CEUs will be provided through the VA National Chaplains Center.