Podcasts about veteran families

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network's mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.  Listen as Dr. Gregory Leskin, Rio May del Rosario, and Irene Ohsaka discuss trauma events, child traumatic stress, and what support looks like after experiencing a trauma.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the USAA Foundation.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) https://www.nctsn.org/   Military and Veteran Families https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/populations-at-risk/military-and-veteran-families   2025 MCEC Global Training Summit https://militarychild.org/event/gts/   Bio: Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center.  Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Irene Ohsaka, PMP, has over 6 years of experience in training and development. Ms. Ohsaka serves as the Training and Operations Manager for the NCTSN Academy on Child Traumatic Stress (Academy) at the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. She received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, San Diego. In the past, she trained over 13,000 employees and leaders in psychological safety and has experience working in longitudinal clinical research on brain development and child health. In recent years, Ms. Ohsaka has collaborated closely with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) to develop trainings and resources on problematic sexual behavior in children and youth for military personnel and families.   Rio May del Rosario is a licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience. Ms. del Rosario serves as the Assistant Program Director for the NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children (MVFC) and the NCTSN Academy on Child Traumatic Stress (Academy) at the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. She received her Bachelor of Art in Psychology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy at Brandeis University and her Master of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College-CUNY. Prior to joining the Academy in 2014, Ms. del Rosario held various positions at the Kings County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit in Brooklyn, New York serving victims and survivors of child maltreatment, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She also worked as a sexual assault crisis counselor with the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Health, Santa Monica Medical Center.

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Send us a textJames Jackson, president of the Call on Me Foundation, shares an incredible story of transformation from his time in the Marine Corps to starting a powerful nonprofit. With heartfelt sincerity, he reveals the personal experiences and passions that led him to provide crucial support for families of veterans who have passed away unexpectedly. These families often face challenges in silence, and James, alongside ambassadors like Leslie, is creating a community through shared experiences and support. Our conversation explores his transition into the construction industry and the founding of the foundation in February 2023, driven by a mission to aid families affected by military suicides, including poignant stories like that of Greg Gillum's family.Guiding us through the meticulous process of determining which families receive aid, James highlights the importance of assessing genuine need. The foundation's collaborations with other nonprofits, such as Tunnels to Towers, showcase the power of partnerships in enhancing support for veterans. Fundraising is a cornerstone of the foundation's efforts, with events like the September gathering at Cisco Brewery, an annual reunion, and the Memorial Day MURPH fitness challenge. These gatherings not only raise essential funds but also foster a sense of community and solidarity among veterans and their families.As the conversation unfolds, James addresses the broader challenges facing nonprofits, such as securing donations and increasing awareness. By collaborating with organizations like One Man, One Mic Foundation and the Warrior Golf Academy, the foundation amplifies its impact, offering diverse resources like equine therapy and focusing on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatments. The episode wraps up with a powerful message on building bridges between foundations, emphasizing community connections, and includes a public service announcement with vital resources like 988 and 211 for veterans and their families.

For the 6th year in a row the Fund for Veterans' Assistance has awarded a grant to Baylor Scott and White's Warriors Research Institute. This grant provides free virtual mental health services to veteran families through Telehealth. Dr. Elizabeth Coe explains how it works. Listen then get registration information here.

We're bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA's homeless programs and services.Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/hOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part3.pdfVeterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P3.pdf===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessRead our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.aspRead our Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/VA_Coordinated_Entry_Fact_Sheet_February2018_Final.pdfCheck out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/news-events/news/resource-roundup-implementing-coordinated-entryCheck out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coordinated-entryCheck out the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.aspView our upcoming stand down events: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.aspFind your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.aspFind contracting opportunities: https://sam.gov/Check out the Grant and Per Diem program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.aspCheck out the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.htmlCheck out the HUD-VASH program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.aspCheck out the Legal Services for Veterans programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSv.aspFind a pro-bono legal clinic near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/lsv/MLP_LC_List.pdfFind your nearest Community Employment Coordinator: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.aspCheck out the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, or HPACT, program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/HPACT.aspRead our mobile medical unit launch press release: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/Check out our partnerships page: https://www.va.gov/homeless/stakeholders.asp

Chuck Ratke 33 years U.S. Amry Haxton Hurt 3rd generation U.S. Army as his father Kevin Hurt joins to discuss all the family members who have served.

https://www.scottishveteranscommissioner.org Jess Sands hosts a podcast on business and military life, aiming to inspire military spouses to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, she interviews Susie, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, who emphasises support for women veterans and bereaved families. The discussion highlights the gap between policymakers and the military community, stressing the importance of speaking up and providing feedback for improving support. Scotland demonstrates political will towards the armed forces, with Jess and Susie hopeful for positive changes and continued support.   The InDependent Spouse podcast was created to give a voice to those who are most often hidden in the shadows of their brave, serving military partner and who are achieving amazing things. Since 2018, Jess Sands has been sharing these stories, alongside building the Milspo® Community – a network of over 1,400 military spouses, partners and other halves who are building epic businesses that THRIVE, not just survive in a modern military world. - If you're looking for further inspiration why not join our community and connect with others – https://www.facebook.com/groups/MILSPO - Read Jess' latest Book – Building Business Beyond the Magnolia Box: Inspiration for entrepreneurs living in a modern military world – https://amzn.eu/d/3ASq6VT - Get your FREE business start-up guide HERE - https://milspo.co.uk/start-your-dream-business-free-download/  - If you dream of starting your own business, but don't know how to get beyond the idea stage, then apply to join Milspo's ‘Launch Accelerator' business start-up course. Thanks to incredible support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, this course is FREE and will coach you through starting and building a robust business that's designed to survive multiple house moves and all that armed forces life throws at you. The first course begins in the Autumn of 2024 and we'd love you to join us: www.milspo.co.uk/course. - Or, join our Milspo Membership, the Inner Circle. The best business incubator to help build your business or side hustle - https://milspo.co.uk/milspo-inner-circle-waiting-list/   Milspo®, The InDependent Spouse®, findamilspo and The Milspo Inner Circle are all part of the Milspo Network CIC - a volunteer organisation and social enterprise built by the serving spouses, partners and other halves of ALL UK military personnel to support the community's entrepreneurial endeavours. We get it because we live it every day, and we want everyone to find inspiration, support and a community that helps make military life a little bit better - a rising tide lifts all boats. Founded in 2018, the Milspo Network CIC has been built on the goodwill of its members and the support of its volunteers. After a series of failed funding bids and a struggle to change the narrative of why this community needs that extra bit of support, we are now looking for sponsorship or financial help so that Milspo can continue to provide into 2024. Please do spread the word or connect us with those who would like to make a difference and directly support the military family, a community at the heart of the UK Armed Forces and all it does.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. About Today's GuestAlan is a psychiatrist and health services researcher, having completed his education and training at Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, and University of Michigan. Since 2013, he has been a Core Investigator in the VA HSR&D Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care at the VA Portland Health Care System, and is an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the Department of Psychiatry.​His work intersects the fields of health services, behavioral science, and social and cultural psychiatry. The overarching theme of his research is how our social connections shape and influence mental health outcomes.  In this work, he attempts to understand ways to mitigate social isolation and loneliness, and also harness the benefits of social support. He has a particular focus on depression and suicide prevention and a strong interest in developing, testing, and evaluating interventions in real-world settings. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeDr. Teo's WebsiteResearch article on VA S.A.V.E. Training  PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course VA S.A.V.E. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference. You can see the course here https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save   Episode Partner: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Here at Vitalyst, one of our programmatic priorities is to support statewide housing initiatives along the spectrum of housing types. The past few years, this has meant a lot of capacity building for organizations, whether that is schools or, more recently, churches, to explore creating housing options for members of our community. This also means we collaborate with a lot of partners, including the Arizona Housing Coalition. George Campbell and Jamie Podratz from the Coalition joined us for a conversation to learn more about their work and initiatives.   Links Arizona Housing Coalition - Arizona Housing Coalition (azhousingcoalition.org) Arizona Veterans StandDown Alliance - Arizona Housing Coalition (azhousingcoalition.org) Grant and Per Diem Program - VA Homeless Programs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (va.gov) Temporary and Permanent Supportive Housing Solutions for Veterans (usvets.org) Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans - Meeting the needs of Vets since 2003

Inspiring Journeys' own Kerri Nelson, and Chris Marino, whose incredible story can be heard on Episode 8 of Inspiring Journeys, completed the 2024 Boston Marathon! We get to live vicariously through them on Marathon Monday as give their experiences from the Marathon Expo to the trip to the starting line, to the race itself. And a little potty talk in between.  This is a great episode for runners to either relive the historic marathon, or inspire them to want to run it. It is also great for non runners to go behind the scenes of a run.  This annual event is also the pinnacle of inspiration, which lives up to this podcast's name! By the time Kerri and Chris take the left on to Boylston, you'll be ready to lace up some running shoes yourself!   Also, this episode's 22 Too Many veteran is Dirk Dastrup March 22, 1999 – July 29, 2021 Dirk was an active-duty airman, stationed at Hurlburt Field in the Florida Panhandle. Dirk Anthony Dastrup, was born and raised in Benson, AZ. Dirk had a heart of gold. His passion was always to rescue others. He always had an ear for his friends' troubles. He loved the ocean. He had no problem swimming at 11 o'clock at night. He was learning to snorkel and scuba dive while stationed in Florida. His heart still belonged in the desert. He loved Bath Bombs. He had a dream to serve Veteran Families with a package of Bath Bombs to honor their service. Mom is following by taking up his cause:  Dirks Dream Bath Bombs Co.  Dirk suffered with Depression caused by Military Regulations. He was receiving counseling and medication, but to no avail. It wasn't any source of help.  Dirk was 22 years old. He left behind his mom, his step father, his 6 siblings and father. His radiant smile, dreams and love are so truly missed. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please feel free to donate to Chris' charity #BFightsALD to help fight and bring attention to ALD. Kerri can be found on Instagram: @running_with_the_rockstar Facebook: Every Run Has a Story You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places: Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner Facebook   Inspiring Journeys can be found on: InspiringJourneys.net Instagram: @InspiringJourneysPod Facebook   You can also download and subscribe to the Inspiring Journeys Podcast at: Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Renee Wilson joins host Phil Tarrant to announce the rebrand of War Widows NSW to the Families of Veterans Guild, a rebranded organisation which aims to support all family members of veterans. The podcast begins by detailing the reason behind the rebrand and how the organisation will support all family members of veterans who have quietly served behind ADF members. Wilson then details the background of War Widows NSW and how the newly rebranded Families of Veterans Guild is rising to the challenge to fill the gaps between existing veterans' organisations, by supporting family members of veterans who may not meet stringent eligibility criteria. The pair then unpack how the Families of Veterans Guild differs from existing veterans' groups and how the guild will play a role alongside other veterans' organisations to help serve former ADF members and their families.   Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

This month, we're joined by Jessica Blue-Howells, Deputy Director of Veterans Justice Programs to learn about Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups).Ms. Blue-Howells talked about what CHALENG is, how feedback submitted through CHALENG improves coordination and services, and how you… yes YOU… can participate!Take the 2024 CHALENG Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHALENG2024Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP23.pdf===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessLearn more about Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/homeless/chaleng.aspWatch our presentation on the legal and policy foundations of VA Homeless Programs: https://players.brightcove.net/2851863979001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5989356062001Read our white paper on effective implementations of Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Effective-Implementations-of-Project-CHALENG-508.pdf#Read our white paper on permanent supportive housing for Veterans with a history of sexual offense: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Palo-Alto-HCS-PSH-for-Veterans-with-Hx-of-Sexual-Offense-FINAL.pdf#Learn more about the Homeless Veterans Dental Program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/dental.aspLearn more about Legal Services for Veterans Programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.aspLearn more about Supportive Services for Veteran Families: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

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Have you or your partner ever left for service? How do you reintegrate one another back into the household after many years apart? What can you and your partner do to make it possible to build a happy, healthy, and peaceful future marriage and household after service? In this podcast episode, I am so excited to have Willie on the podcast. Join us in the podcast as we talk about balancing the battlefield and homefront by addressing the dual struggles of veteran families and their spouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Gabby L'Esperance discusses food insecurity and how it is affecting the Military and Veteran community. She shares information and resources that are available to address this need, and how the Military Family Advisory Network is focused on empowering these families to thrive.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Davis Monthan Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://davismonthansc.org/.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Bio:  Dr. Gabby L'Esperance, Director of Insights at Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN), is a dedicated qualitative researcher and program evaluator with a commitment to amplifying the voices of diverse communities through narrative-based research. In her role as director of insights, Dr. L'Esperance harnesses the power of qualitative methodology to uncover profound insights into the lived experiences of military and veteran families.    Through Gabby's leadership and emphasis on the value of qualitative methods in understanding military life, MFAN continues to shine a light on the support military families need most and evaluate the programs built to support them. These research and program evaluation findings have been used as a basis for convening stakeholders, developing programs, and invoking positive change for service members, veterans, and their families.    Gabby is a subject matter expert on military and veteran family research methods, military family well-being, food insecurity, whole health care needs, military family financial readiness, program evaluation, and more. She regularly shares research findings and thought leadership to varying audiences including, but not limited to, higher education, military and veteran family stakeholders, government leadership, and funding partners.    Dr. L'Esperance earned her doctorate in public administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, specializing in nonprofit management and qualitative research. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree from James Madison University. Gabby lives in Omaha with her husband and two dogs, where she continues to teach nonprofit management courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.    Resources:  https://www.mfan.org/    https://www.mfan.org/topic/food-insecurity/  https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/survey-tools/    https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf 

Tracy Owens, USN (Ret.) and Programs Manager for Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), is joined by Barb Fiorina, STEP's Development Manager, and Laura White, President of the USS Midway Foundation, to discuss STEP's "Capacity Building Campaign" to expand its reach in serving military and veteran families in financial crisis. White talks about the USS Midway Foundation's $1 million lead gift to the campaign.

This month, we are joined by Nikki Barfield, deputy director for VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families, or SSVF, Program. Ms. Barfield talks with us about what the program is, how their new Shallow Subsidy service helps rent-burdened Veterans, and how Veterans in need can get connected for help.Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP18.pdf ===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessLearn more about SSVF: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.htmlContact SSVF: SSVF@va.govFind a grantee near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/FY2023_SSVF_Providers.xlsxFind current grant opportunities: https://www.grants.gov/Find more resources for homeless and at-risk Veterans (VA does not endorse Community Solutions and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/

Show SummaryOn this episode, we're featuring a conversation with Shawn Moore, the Financial Wellness program Manager for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and founder of Caregivers on the Homefront, both roles where she is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers. About Today's GuestsShawn Moore serves as the Program Manager, Financial Wellness for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she supports financial and employment related initiatives, to include the Employer Task Force and emergency financial relief offerings. Shawn is an Alumna 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow for Missouri, and has also assisted with the Foundation's Respite Relief program.Prior to becoming a caregiver to her husband who served for 23 years in the U.S. Army, Shawn served as a police officer for nearly 15 years with Kansas City, Missouri. She then obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Park University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in both Missouri. Prior to joining the Foundation, Shawn founded Caregivers on the Homefront where she stood up for mental health programming for veteran and military caregivers and their children.Shawn is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers and utilizes both her lived experience and education by presenting to national audiences on how communities can best support the family members of our veterans. She has served on panels with the Veterans Administration, presented with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Alliance of Caregiving, and has shared her story on PBS News Hours, TODAY Show, and MSNBC.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeElizabeth Dole FoundationEDF Hope Fund for Critical Financial AssistanceCaregivers on the HomefrontPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: VA S.A.V.E. Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

This week we welcome Rohini Bagrodia! Rohini is one of the leads in the Veteran Family Flex Study research project at Columbia University. This study explores how difficult times impact veterans and their families. The purpose is to aim to improve policies and understand how families, including veteran families, manage stress. This is a paid study that is currently recruiting veterans!! Research on our community is so important as there isn't a lot being done! I hope you will stop by to find out more about @familyflexstudy Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!

Dr. Gregory Leskin and Sue Lopez highlight the MCEC Global Training Summit Mental Health and Well-being Pre-Summit sessions on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and how this school-based, integrated model supports the development of the “whole child” academically, socially, and emotionally.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Keesler Spouses' Club.  To learn more, visit https: http://www.keeslerspousesclub.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: MCEC Global Training Summit Pre-Summit Professional Development Don't miss our two pre-summit sessions focusing on Mental Health and Well-being, Monday, July 24, 2023: Promoting Positive Behavioral Health and Social-Emotional Growth in Military-Connected Students and Supporting the Well-Being of Military-Connected Youth: Identify, Prevent, and Intervene to Address Behavioral Health Risk. https://www.militarychild.org/gts/presummit   Bios: Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Sue Lopez is an Active-Duty military spouse (25+), parent of two adult children, and a licensed school counselor who takes pride in being a resource for military-connected students and families in transition. Families rely on Sue for her compassion, knowledge, and empathy as she has personally experienced 14 PCS relocations, 6 deployments, and one unaccompanied tour to the Republic of Korea.    She holds a Master of Science in School Counseling. Her professional license and 24+ years of educational experience has yielded a unique set of skills and knowledge regarding state and national policies that impact military-connected students during times of transition to include academic transcript evaluation, enrollment, and graduation as well as social-emotional supports. Sue used her school counseling field experience as a Military Student Transition Consultant to inform and establish the MCEC Military Student Consultant role.  As and MSTC, Sue provided one-on-one and small group transition counseling services to military-connected students and their families at seven middle and high schools. Additionally, she provided district-wide professional development and enhanced community relationships with instillation command teams, community stakeholders, as well as local school administrators and district faculty members. Currently as an MCEC Instructional Designer, Sue continues advocate for military- connected students and families, seeking professional collaboration and consultation, serve as a subject matter expert on curriculum development, design analysis, and evaluation for MCEC professional development. Sue has also served as a project manager for projects with local school districts, Lockheed Martin, Texas Education Agency, BAE Systems, and the USAA foundation.   MTSS (School Counselors for MTSS) https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/mtss-alignment?wix-vod-video-id=1596568ada874f9981eae690a08aedcd&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l02wz8rp https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/   Peg Donohue, PPT with images and resources Tier 1, 2, 3 Overview (Slide 13, School Counselor Competencies 27-31) https://nepbis.org/wp-content/uploads/NEPBIS_Leadership_Forum/2019/G1.-Aligning-Comprehensive-School-Counseling-Programs-with-MTSS.pdf   Tier 1: Universal Screening Resources https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/universal-screening https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/ready_set_go_review_mh_screening_in_schools_508.pdf https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/_files/ugd/7ddd06_fcff107bc93048c8b3828b65a5d2e37a.pdf https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/Resources/Mental-Health-Screening/ https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/media/SOM/Microsites/NCSMH/Documents/Quality-Guides/Screening-1.27.20.pdf https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/_files/ugd/7ddd06_a3a7ced8dc004d45b4bc0a21911ed1c7.pdf     Goodman-Scott, E., Donohue, P., & Betters-Bubon, J. (2023). A Phenomenological Investigation of Universal Mental Health Screening: Making Meaning for School Counseling. Professional School Counseling, 27(1), 1-12.   Goodman-Scott, E., Edirmanasinghe, N., Moe, J., & Boulden, R. (2022) Assessing the influence of MTSS training on school counselors' perceptions of school counseling activities: Results of a national study. Professional School Counseling. Tillery, C. A., Crane, E., & Goodman-Scott, E. (2022). Tiered supports for the Class of 2021 in unprecedented times: A high school counseling department's journey. Professional School Counseling., 26 (1b), 1-10.  ​ Goodman-Scott, E., & Ziomek-Daigle, J. (2022). School counselors' leadership experiences in Multi-tiered Systems of Support: A phenomenological investigation. Educational Practice & Theory, 44(1), 75-94. https://doi.org/10.7459/ept/44.1.06   Edirmanasinghe, N., Goodman-Scott, E., Smith-Durkin, S., & Tarver, S. Z. (2022). Supporting All Students: Multitiered Systems of Support from an Antiracist and Critical Race Theory Lens. Professional School Counseling, 26(1), 1-12.

Scoot talks to Winn-Dixie Regional Vice President Lynn Rushing about their mission to provide scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders

In today's episode Dr. Gregory Leskin and MCEC's Georgia Mckown are joined by Tib Campise, the DOD Associate Director for the Child and Youth Advocacy Program. They discuss the complicated topic of harmful behaviors in children and youth. Tib also shares how the DoD is developing programs related to preventing and responding to these behaviors as well as tangible ways to communicate with students and families about this important topic. Show Notes:  NDAA  https://armedservices.house.gov/ndaa    Thrive  https://thrive.psu.edu/    National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)  https://www.nctsn.org/    National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) https://www.ncsby.org/    Virtuallabschool.org offers seven professional development tracks for the professional development for Child and Youth Educators with 15 courses.  https://www.virtuallabschool.org/    OneOp offers a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.  https://oneop.org/ – search sexual behavior under webinars and courses   https://oneop.org/sbcy-series-courses/   Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) focuses on youth 12-17 and their families.  Links to YouTube “Just in Time” webinars.  https://awareprogramsonline.com/    Military One Source  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/prevent-harmful-behaviors/problematic-sexual-behavior-in-children-and-youth/ Student Liaison Officers  https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/schoolliaisonofficers.cfm    Episode#2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapting-to-meet-military-connected-students-needs/id1386801038?i=1000593800146 Episode #1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtss-identify-respond-prevent-and-intervene-for/id1386801038?i=1000593478258   Bio: Mary E. “Tib” Campise, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as the Associate Director for the Child and Youth Advocacy Program, and the DoD Tiger Team lead for developing policy and programs related to Harmful Behavior between Children and Youth (HBCY) and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY). She began her work in the child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse field in 1987 and became a DoD Senior Program Analyst in the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) in 2007 primarily focusing on child abuse and neglect and early home visiting. Currently, she has responsibility for policy development and oversight of the DoD intervention and response to HBCY and PSB-CY in military families.   Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.

Description: Part 2 of the series: "Strength Based Advocacy and Collaboration" Dr. Pamela Fenning and Dr. Gregory Leskin join MCEC's Georgia McKown to discuss the importance of shifting curriculum and strategies to meet military-connected students where they are academically, behaviorally and socially-emotionally. They also discuss opportunities to leverage multi-tiered systems of support in the process of assisting military connected students and their families.    Show Notes: Book: “School Supports for Children in Military Families” by Dr. Pamela Fenning   https://www.guilford.com/books/School-Supports-for-Students-in-Military-Families/Pamela-Fenning/9781462546930    Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission  https://mic3.net/    Military Student Identifier (MSI) and Impact Aid  https://www.militarychild.org/programs/videos-for-education-professionals    MCEC Global Summit Pre-Conference PD Sessions Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field- Session 1: https://youtu.be/kIs6Oh7_CDY     Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field Session 2: https://youtu.be/FivpzL3qygU   Podcast Episode 1: MTSS Identify, Respond, Prevent and Intervene for a Positive School Environment https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtss-identify-respond-prevent-and-intervene-for/id1386801038?i=1000593478258   Student Transition Resources: https://www.militarychild.org/cprlparents   Bio: Pamela Fenning, PhD is a Professor in the School Psychology program at Loyola University Chicago and a licensed school and clinical psychologist in Illinois and co-chair of the School Psychology Program. She also serves as the associate dean for research in Loyola's School of Education. Her research, clinical and teaching interests focus on multi-tiered systems of supports, particularly in the behavioral realm, the development and implementation of equitable discipline policies and practices, and support of military families and students. She has edited or co-authored four books on youth sexual health, school-based application of childhood psychopathology, support of military youth and equitable discipline with minoritized youth with disabilities. She has served as the chair of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Professional Positions Committee, the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs (CDSPP) and the president of the the Trainers of School Psychologists.   Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Georgia McKown is the Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation at MCEC. Her work experience prior to this role included instructional design, pre-service teacher education, and elementary education. Georgia is currently finishing her PhD in Learning Sciences at Clemson University, where she has focused on education of military-connected children, education technology, and teacher preparation.

Description: Dr. Gregory Leskin and Georgia McKown define and discuss multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and child initiated harmful behaviors. Then, they elaborate on how MTSS can benefit military-connected students and the importance of collaboration between families and schools to build upon strengths and resiliency. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Hurlburt Spouses Club. https://hurlburtspousesclub.com/   Show Notes: Book: “School Supports for Children in Military Families” by Dr. Pamela Fenning   https://www.guilford.com/books/School-Supports-for-Students-in-Military-Families/Pamela-Fenning/9781462546930  MCEC Global Summit Pre-Conference PD Sessions  Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field- Session 1   https://youtu.be/kIs6Oh7_CDY      Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field Session 2  https://youtu.be/FivpzL3qygU   Bio: Dr. Leskin Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Georgia McKown Georgia McKown is the Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation at MCEC. Her work experience prior to this role included instructional design, pre-service teacher education, and elementary education. Georgia is currently finishing her PhD in Learning Sciences at Clemson University, where she has focused on education of military-connected children, education technology, and teacher preparation.  

  Tim Moss & Bill Wall talk with me about their book - Complexities and Challenges: Clinical Perspectives in Combat Veteran Treatment and the Unique Needs of Military & Veteran Families. This is episode 517 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Lt Col (retired) William Wall is a combat veteran and CEO for The Center for Life Stress and Psychotherapy. He is a 30-year veteran of the Air Force and Army and an internationally recognized leader in the field of disaster and military-related clinical traumatology. During his Air Force career, he served as the mental health deputy flight commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the chief of behavioral health for Air Force Materiel Command. He was deployed in 2004-2005 as a combat stress team commander for Operation Iraqi Freedom and learned firsthand the dynamics of combat stress and its relation to PTSD. He served as social work ambulatory programs coordinator and manager for the Freedom Center, Dayton VA's Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom Post Deployment Clinic from 2007 to 2017. He holds a Master's degree from Our Lady of the Lake University, and is board-certified licensed clinical social worker/trauma therapist. He serves as mental health team member and former clinical director for the Southwest Ohio Critical Incident Stress Team. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor at Wright State University, and lectures nationally on the subjects of mental health, trauma recovery, organizational leadership and development. Dr. Timothy Moss is a decorated combat Veteran, author, psychotherapist, leadership consultant, motivational speaker and CEO of Breakthrough Leadership Consulting. He is a veteran of the Air Force and Army, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of behavioral health and military-related clinical traumatology. During his Air Force career, he served as a senior mental health and family advocacy officer. He served as combat psychotherapist and clinical traumatologist for the Freedom Center, Dayton VA's Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom Post Deployment Clinic from 2008 to 2017. Dr. Moss holds a Master of Science degree from the Ivy-league Columbia University, New York and a Doctorate of Counseling, from Logos University. He is a Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), and Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress (BCETS). He is the past-President and Chairman of the Board, National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter and served as an adjunct professor, Saint Leo University. He is the author of “Clear Vision in a Dark Place” and “Can I Just Have Jesus?” He lectures nationally on the subjects of organizational leadership and development, mental health, trauma recovery, spirituality and community development. We are focused today on their book - COMPLEXITIES AND CHALLENGES: Clinical Perspectives in Combat Veteran Treatment & the Unique Needs of Military & Veteran Families. Awesome book! Awesome conversation! Thanks for joining us! Make sure that you thank a veteran for their service. But wait... The new intro and outro music was written and performed by Brian K. Buffington. Connect with Brian at briankbuffington@gmail.com or go to his website at  https://briankbuffington.com/ He is an awesome musician, comedic power, teacher, trainer, technology guru, and overall creator of all that is cool. Thanks, Brian! Oh, yeah... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? That would so awesome! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Remember our veterans! Connect & Learn More: williamandmary77@gmail.com  drtimmoss@gmail.com www.Drtimmoss.com Complexities and Challenges (Amazon) Length - 02:08:11

Description: Dr. Leskin discusses the topic of suicide and our military children. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of Washington D.C https://www.noscdc.org/   Show Notes: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988   The Military Child Wellness Kit https://www.militarychild.org/wellbeingtoolkit   Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/free-confidential-face-to-face-non-medical-counseling/   Webinar Link: https://www.militarychild.org/webinars   Bio: Dr. Gregory Leskin Dr. Gregory Leskin is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University, and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center.  Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.  Dr. Leskin is also a member of MCEC's Science Advisory Board.    

The release of a scathing interim by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides prompts a vow for change, and a ministerial apology

The release of a scathing interim by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides prompts a vow for change, and a ministerial apology

Max Berry is a co-founder of Allegiance Flag Supply. Small Business Gives Back to Veteran Families for Military Appreciation Month

On this episode of Return to Base, we talk to the CEO of the Purpose Built Families Foundation, Seth Eisenberg. Seth and company have been offering reparative services through the Operation Sacred Trust (OST) Supportive Services for Veteran Families program serving homeless and low-income Veterans in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) classes offered nationwide under the "PAIRS Essentials" and "Warrior to Soul Mate" brands helping couples overcome marital instability. Purpose Built Families Foundation is a nationally accredited nonprofit that evolved from PAIRS Foundation, tackling underlying causes of poverty, homelessness, incarceration, addiction and suicide.  We talk about three relationship skills veterans can use to heal and grow; plus we talk about how Will Smith's reaction to Chris Rock's jokes was an example of "leakage"You can find out more at https://www.purposebuiltfamilies.com/ and https://www.411veterans.com/.On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThePAIRSFoundation and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/pairsusa.

In this episode of From The Ground Up, we talk to Tracy “Mrs JDog” Flanagan. Co-founder of JDog brands. JDog brand's mission is putting Veterans and Veteran Families into business ownership.

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell talk about the possible reduction of the VA Caregivers program. This proposed change would remove financial support for combat wounded veteran families. Matt gives us the details. Chet brought receipts from a report detailing government waste in 2021 that makes cutting a wounded veteran program seem even more insane than it already is. The guys then talk about their top 3 golf courses they'd like to play. Chet ends the episode with a good word from Matthew chapter 5. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind Top 3 Golf Courses we'd like to play: Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, St. Andrews Old Course, Scotland, Wolf Creek Golf Club, Nevada, Sand Hills Golf Club, Nebraska, Torrey Pines Golf Club, California, Cypress Point golf course, Pebble Beach, California, Augusta National, Georgia, Copper Creek Golf Club, Colorado A Good Word: Salt, Light, Joy: Matthew 5:13-16 "you are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others..." Veteran, VA, Veteran's Administration, golf, golf course, preposition, wounded veteran, crack pipe, government waste, government spending, restructuring, caregiver, stipend, PTSD, post traumatic stress, groceries, wife, spouse, qualify, vietnam veteran, combat veteran, wounded veteran, straw man, Veterans integrated services network, burning trash, planting trees, interest in dinosaurs, airline pilots, FAA, injured, war, combat, Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The ladies take a second to discuss the results from the Blue Star Families' "Social Impact Research 2021: The Diverse Experiences of Military & Veteran Families of Color" survey.

What do rising interest rates and skyrocketing rents mean for the housing market? Should you rent or should you buy? Having a good grasp on mortgage financials in a rising interest rate environment with inflationary pressures can often mean saving (or losing) thousands of dollars. Hear Loan Officer Liz Conrad break down how the larger economic picture matters when taking out a mortgage and how you can select the best type of mortgage for your situation, whether you're a first time homebuyer or seasoned real estate investor.   Hear Liz discuss:    how being a loan officer can be a great “portable” job for EFMs how FS clients can close mortgage loans from overseas, even in remote areas with no internet (hint: it's difficult, but not impossible) what happens when a mortgage gets sold and where does it go? differences between a primary, secondary and investment mortgage loan (and which types allow you to rent out your house and when!) why interest rates are already going up in anticipation of the Fed's interest rate increase and what this means for home buyers and renters   …and so much more!   Liz Conrad is a former EFM and Senior Loan Officer with George Mason Mortgage. Liz is licensed in 13 states to include MD, VA, DC, PA, DE, WV, KY, TN, OH, NC, SC, GA & FL and specializes in helping Foreign Service, DOD and Veteran Families to finance primary, second homes or investment properties while still living abroad.    Music: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers

When people ask us at Nation's Finest, "What do you do?" it's easy to start listing programs and services. In reality, what we do goes deeper than a list of services. We help veterans when they need it most, and assist them in becoming self-sufficient again. One veteran shares his story today, and explains how Nation's Finest helped him. Andre Jones is a U.S. Army Veteran who has lived in the Yuba County, CA area for 12 years. After getting an education and serving in the military, Mr. Jones became a pillar in his community by coaching football and softball for local high school and college students. He was also a limo driver for 30 years. This past year, Mr. Jones found himself homeless for the first time in his life. When he lost his house, it was a struggle to find housing due to the recent fires in Northern California. Thankfully, he ended up getting connected with a Case Manager from Nation's Finest, who arrived just in time to help him find a place to live. That Case Manager is Shelly Forbes, also here with us for this episode. She works at the Nation's Finest-Chico location for our SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) program, which provides case management to veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Shelly befriended Mr. Jones, encouraged him, and helped him get approved for his own apartment that he is now living in.

This episode of Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features HUD-VASH, a collaborative program between HUD and VA that provides support to help homeless Veterans and their families – and those at risk of becoming homeless – to find and sustain permanent housing.Veterans Matter is one of the many nonprofits which work alongside and enhance HUD-VASH's ability to reduce homelessness among Veterans.According to the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there were 37,252 homeless Veterans in 2020, and 15,204 of those Veterans were unsheltered.For Meghan Deal, national director of the HUD-VASH Program, and Ken Leslie, a former homeless man and founder of Veterans Matter, these troubling statistics are an indication of the importance of their work. In this episode of Borne the Battle, Deal and Leslie answer these questions and more: What motivates them to help Veterans despite not being Veterans themselves? What does help from HUD-VASH and nonprofits like Veterans Matter look like? What makes a Veteran eligible for HUD-VASH assistance?What makes a Veteran “homeless?” How can people get involved with helping homeless Veterans in their community? If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of homelessness, call 1-877-424-3838 for immediate assistance.The HUD-VASH program also has resources geared specifically for the Native American Veteran population. For tribes that are interested in providing rental assistance and supportive services to Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, read up on Tribal HUD-VASH and considering submitting an application.Having access to safe and adequate housing is a human right. If you know a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of being homeless, encourage them to call VA for assistance. There are people working for and alongside VA, like Deal and Leslie, who are committed to rooting out homelessness and are standing by ready to help.Borne the Battle Veterans of the Week: Marine Veteran Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake City Utah Marine Veteran Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence Massachusetts Marine Veteran Nicole Gee of Sacramento, California Marine Veteran Hunter Lopez of Indio, California Marine Veteran Daegan Page of Omaha, Nebraska Marine Veteran Humberto Sanchez of Logansport Indiana Marine Veteran David Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas Marine Veteran Jared Schmitz of St. Charles, Missouri Marine Veteran Rylee McCollum of Jackson, Wyoming Marine Veteran Dylan Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California Marine Veteran Kareem Nikoui of Norco, California Navy Veteran Maxton Soviak of Berlin Heights, Ohio Army Veteran Ryan Knauss of Corryton, Tennessee Additional Links: Check out the Borne the Battle episode on Supportive Services for Veteran Families, another VA program helping tackle Veteran homelessness in its own way. The VA recently announced its Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grants to enhance Veterans' abilities to live comfortably in specially adapted homes. VA expands rental support, increasing housing options for Veterans

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Do you wake up feeling unfocused, unsure what to work on first or what direction to take your business in? My client, Lara Williams, is joining me in this episode to talk about how we've created what I love to call a Runway to Freedom to clear all of those up. A Runway to Freedom could mean a lot of different things to different organizations, but in this case, it meant creating an operating system to help bring back excitement, energy, accountability, and growth in Lara's business. Lara is talking about what the business looked like before, what the struggles were, and what areas we worked on. You'll hear how we reorganized meetings, positions, hiring processes, and more to create a business structure that could handle growth.  Lara Williams, InteCare Chief Operating Officer, has 20 years of experience working in community mental health developing programs and training that focus on recovery and a person-centered approach. Since her start at InteCare in 2010, she has helped to establish the CARF-accredited Supportive Services for Veteran Families program and developed and supervised a 2nd Chance Re-entry Grant in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Correction. Lara was key in establishing Allies of Indiana, a peer-run organization with a focus on bringing innovative peer-run initiatives to Indiana, and has served as their Executive Director for 9 years. During her tenure, she has helped the organization to become a national leader in Emotional CPR (eCPR) training, receiving multi-year grants from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction to provide eCPR training across Indiana, assisting with the development of eCPR Canada and the development of a Youth eCPR model. If you want to learn how creating a Runway to Freedom can benefit you and your business, tune in.  Resources Mentioned: www.intecare.org www.andrealiebross.com/challengeTraction by Gino Wickman Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni  Get access to all my free downloads and productivity tips HERE I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram Show notes available at www.andrealiebrThe Get a Grip Masterclass starting September 12th will teach you how to get a clear picture of each and every facet of your business, in just 5 20 minutes increments, so that you'll easily know what needs work or needs to change in order to get to that next level. Use code getagrip to take $50 off registration at andrealiebross.com/getagrip2022.

Growing up in a military home, Rick has always had a strong sense of patriotism and admiration for the men and women who serve in our nation's armed forces. His passion has allowed him to help thousands of military personnel, both active and veterans alike, to obtain VA financing and attain the American Dream. A GRADED by Military & Veteran Families! Learn how you can Loan with Rick at https://www.loanwithrick.com/ Book Recommendation: How To Master The Art Of Selling This podcast is brought to you by Fortis Et Fidelis. Honoring the brave and faithful service of our fallen by creating and providing memorial coins for families of the fallen . The free will never forget! Join our Community at Brave and Faithful Visit our website Fortis Et Fidelis Follow, Like, Subscribe to Fortis Et Fidelis: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Listen to the Brave and Faithful Podcast: Amazon Apple Spotify Google --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

Introduction Josh is joined by Cory on this episode, and together they have a heart to heart with Ron Long, a 'military brat' and Director of Homeless Prevention at Operation Decisive Victory. April being the Month of the Military Child, this show brings to light of military service from the perspective of the child. About Today's Guest: Ronald Long believes it is his calling to serve the veteran community, more specifically the homeless and at-risk veteran families across the country. As a small business owner, he brings his skills, his heart of service and his experience being raised in a military family to truly change the narrative on how quickly our Veteran Families are served, and how that service is transparent and seamless regardless of geo-boundaries. Social Media  Like, subscribe and download our show on your favorite podcast platform. Make sure you find us on Facebook @uxopodcast. Like, follow and share with everyone you know. If you would like to be a guest on the show and share your story, send us a message on Facebook. If you or a veteran, you know may be in need of some assistance reach out to the team at ODV at 1-877-207-7080 To learn more about Operation Decisive Victory visit http://www.operationdv.com/ (www.operationdv.com)

Introduction Josh speaks with Dona Parameswar military spouse and CEO of Operation Decisive Victory. A wide variety of topics were discussed on this show, to include the needs of the homeless and how ODV is constantly working to change how society and influencers perceive the homeless. By bringing the everyday stories and struggles to surface we can enforce oversight and accountability to the existing processes/policies. When the community comes together to provide a Hand-Up, we do not need the Government's Hand-Outs. About Today's Guest: Dona Parameswar's passion to serve Veteran Families steps from her own titles of Military Spouse, Veteran Caregiver and Mom. In her role as CEO, her primary goal is to raise awareness to the everyday struggles plaguing the veteran community. Dona leads the Change Advocacy efforts of ODV in bringing these stories to social influencers and policy makers. The policies and business practices ODV is seeking to change across the establishment have already been implemented and proved effective by the organization. Social Media  Like, subscribe and download our show on your favorite podcast platform. Make sure you find us on Facebook @uxopodcast. Like, follow and share with everyone you know. If you would like to be a guest on the show and share your story, send us a message on Facebook. If you or a veteran, you know may be in need of some assistance reach out to the team at ODV at 1-877-207-7080 To learn more about Operation Decisive Victory visit http://www.operationdv.com/ (www.operationdv.com)

Less than 2% of our nation's population serve in the Armed Services.  Veterans and Veteran Families share a unique background, creating a specific segment within our nation with unique care requirements.  Our elite Special Operations Forces have recognized this truth for the past several years, creating an innovative approach to Warrior and Warrior Family wellness and performance through the U.S. Special Operations Command Perseveration of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative.  POTFF was created to ensure our elite Warriors and their Families remain healthy, whole, and well through two decades of continuous combat operations.

Abby Malchow a 19yr Navy service member and Amazon's Global Military Affairs program manager talks about all that Amazon is involved with that helps military and veteran families in B2B and consumer selling.  Amazon has over 40,000 veterans in its workforce. Amazon is a corporate partner of National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) .  Abby talks about why NVBDC is important to Amazon.  She explains the Military Entrepeneurship Program and Project Honor.  Abby talks about her Navy service, including in Iraq and the PTS issues she experienced and the ongoing transition in her life with host Jim Fausone.  

Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss the success of Veterans Association of North County (VANC) as a one-stop resource center for all active-duty military, Veterans, and their families with Lori Boody, Executive Director of Veterans Association of North County. Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Lori on how VANC has worked to overcome the impact of COVID on its veteran population, while also providing food and services to over 18,000 veterans in a 10 month period. For more information on VANC: Website: https://www.vanc.me/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationNorthCountyVolunteer Sign Up: https://www.vanc.me/vanc-food-distribution-volunteer-opportunitiesFood Distribution Sign Up: https://www.vanc.me/food For more information on VETS - Beyond the Uniform: Website: http://www.vetsbeyondtheuniform.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VETSBEYONDTHEUNIFORMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsbeyondtheuniform/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsbeyondtheuniformEmail: training@vetsbeyondtheuniform.com

Why hasn't President Donald Trump conceded yet? I have 3 legal reasons why. Not even a week following the election, Pfizer Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Is 90% Effective, so is COVID-19 finally over? Alex Trebek has died and in his honor, are you able to answer Jeopardy questions designed for kids? And who is Fort Care and what is the Military Grocery Giveaway event where they are projected to have 600 to 1000 Military and Veteran Families show up and receive weeks of free groceries? Ron, Misty and Joe will fill us in. https://www.facebook.com/fortcare All of this and so much more will get covered today on #TheJoePadulaShow, absolutely. #TalkRadio #JoePadula #Veterans #FtCampbell #Comedy #LocalNews #Nashville #Clarksville #Absolutely #PartyWithaPurpose --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-padula/support

Lucie is the Program Manager for the Military Spouse Mentoring Program at ACP, a national non-profit that assists veterans and military spouses with career readiness through mentorship. She is a New York native but relocated frequently to follow her husband’s 9-year career in the Marine Corps, which took their young family from coast to coast. Like most military spouses, her career has been diverse by necessity and includes roles such as Hair Stylist, Fitness Director, Military Family Readiness Advisor and Program Director at the corporate offices of a health and wellness company. Following her husband’s transition from the military back into civilian life, Lucie obtained a Masters of Social Work with a focus on Military & Veteran Families from Stony Brook University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness. Lucie now resides in NY with her husband, three school-aged children and their two pets. Connect with Lucie on LinkedIn at LPiper@acp-usa.org (mailto:LPiper@acp-usa.org) Learn more about Brendan & Lucie's upcoming podcast, The Piper Perspective, at https://the-piper-perspective-podcast.constantcontactsites.com/ (https://the-piper-perspective-podcast.constantcontactsites.com/) -- Brought to you by US VetWealth https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) -- Join our Instagram community https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/) Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter (https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter) Contact us at jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com (mailto:jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com)

Hello boys and girls!!As you know, the Motorcycle Men supports all of our men and women in uniform and any organization that works, aids and attends to the needs of our veterans. Our guest today, tells us about the Gold Star Ride Foundation which helps the families of fallen veterans. Anthony Price joins me in the V-Twin Cafe and tells us some heart warming stories and what they do for these veteran families.Thanks to our sponsors!!Tobacco MotorwearGo get yourself some riding jeans and other products for men and women from TOBACCO MOTORWEAR and tell them the Motorcycle Men sent you. Use the coupon code "MotoMen".Shinko TiresWhy aren't you riding Shinko Tires? What's wrong with you? Affordable, top quality tires for whatever kind of bike you are riding. Including your Harley Davidson and Cruisers. Excellent quality and tread patterns to make you want to ride more and longer. So go check out Shinko Tires and be sure and tell them that the Motorcycle Men Podcast sent you. Scorpion Helmets For the past 15 years, ScorpionExo® has been DEDICATED to offering high quality, innovative motorcycle helmets and technical apparel at an incredible value. Some of the world’s best helmet and apparel designers spend countless hours developing and testing ScorpionExo® products to ensure that each and every ScorpionExo® HELMET AND GARMENT will surpass user expectations. So check them out at Scorpion USA and tell them the Motorcycle Men sent you.The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationHelp us help them. David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation and be sure and let them know you heard about it here on the Motorcycle Men Podcast. Don't forget to get over and check out the Ted Shed Video's over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.Don't forget to follow the adventures of Woody II... He is out there!Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you support. Ride Safe and remember.... .... We say stupid crap so you don't have to.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=zPl7v5FjoO6fCov5rwbFo35sxmoOIUqUhcR1q1UVtP34xAVolJzW0aJ6GNSdljsPAT4MC0&fromUL=true&country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Army Veteran Nathan Goncalves applied to UCLA’s Law school to study corporate law. He was accepted, but a bitter divorce, where his military mental health history was used against him, hampered those plans. Through his own experiences, Goncalves realized there was no advocacy for situations like his own. So he sacrificed a potentially lucrative corporate law career and switched to family law to offer services to homeless and low-income Veterans.

Big thanks to Jerry "JDog" Flanagan, Co-Founder of JDog Brands for joining us to share his journey from Service to an Entrepreneur of a very successful American company. Jerry shares: - What he looks for in a potential Veteran Franchise Owner with JDog Brands - How to launch a company - 3 Tips for Veterans looking to start a business - And the secret to his success: Hard work and a great partner, in his case, Mrs. JDog - Tracy - His vision to expand JDog Brands into multiple recession proof business spanning Oil Changes (this is awesome), carpet cleaning, moving services, etc.. If you are looking to change your life, build equity and make a difference check out JDog @ https://www.jdogbrands.com/ Background on JDog Brands: JDog Junk Removal & Hauling has since grown to more than 500 territories with 200 active locations, 90% of which are Veteran owned. To date, the company has created more than 1,000 job opportunities across the United States. JDog Brands’ goal is to open 5,000 franchise locations to serve U.S. consumers and create 50,000 jobs for Veterans and Veteran family members in the next 10 years.

Military and veteran families have different financial needs and opportunities in comparison to their civilian counterpart. Schiela Pena, a military child, is the vice president of community relations at Regions Bank. Listen to her discuss financial options and resources for military and veteran families. The post Regions Bank VP offers financial insight and resources for military and veteran families appeared first on The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.

Patty Barron, director of the Family Readiness at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) focuses on helping military and veteran families now and tomorrow. Listen to what she says about how AUSA strives to improve the lives of military families. The post Helping military and veteran families now and tomorrow appeared first on The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.

Summary: Carl Castro, PhD, joined the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work faculty in 2013 after serving 33 years in the Army, where he obtained the rank of colonel, as the research director for the USC Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families. Castro began his military career as an infantryman in 1981. Throughout his military career, Castro has served in a variety of research and leadership positions, including commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Europe in Heidelberg, Germany; chief of the Department of Military Psychiatry at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, D.C.; and director of the Military Operational Medicine Research Program, Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Md. Castro has completed two tours in Iraq and peacekeeping missions to Bosnia and Kosovo. He is currently chair of a NATO research group on military mental health training and serves as an advisor for several Department of Defense research panels focused on psychological health. Castro has authored more than 150 scientific articles and reports in numerous research areas. His current research efforts focus on assessing the effects of combat and operations tempo (OPTEMPO) on soldier, family and unit readiness, and evaluating the process of service members’ transitions from military to civilian life. Castro has been recognized for his contributions in the field, most recently as a recipient of the 2017 Charles S. Gersoni Military Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Carl's Background and Experience Transition Stress Meaning and Purpose Post-military change Combat Veteran Paradoxes: Safety Paradox Silence Paradox Courage Paradox Intimacy Paradox The need to have two stories Sensitivity to judgement Connecting to others  Going slowly Links Mentioned in This Episode: The USC Center for Innovation and Research on Military & Veteran Families  The Combat Veteran Paradox on the Head Space and Timing Blog You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

We are replaying the End of Life show that tells Veteran Families what to do in the event that the Veteran passes way.

On this episode of SpouseWorld 1to1 we meet Kit Jenkins, an Army spouse who is the Co-founder of The Carrying On Project, a 501c3 that provides free baby carriers to low income military families, including Active Duty, Reservist, and Veteran Families.

Klover Custis, Dir of Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Opportunity House shares her passion for helping veterans and Marine Corps Veteran Orlando Harris is grateful for the assistance he received from Opportunity House. Klover and her team of case managers in Case managers in Berks Lancaster & Schuylkill Counties work diligently on outreach. They seek out veterans who are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless in order to get them in stable housing or keep them in their current housing. Clover Custis says “We believe no veteran or their families should ever be homeless”. Orlando Harris sports a big smile when he talks about the ways he benefited from the program. Upon returning to Reading Orlando didn't have a place to go. He says the Opportunity House staff helped me get an apartment, a bed and furnishings. Orlando was a resident at the YMCA for a little bit. He says, “They came in to the YMCA and started doing a program. They reached out to me and did the paperwork. I was skeptical but within a couple weeks they helped me find a place to live”.

Klover Custis, Dir of Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Opportunity House shares her passion for helping veterans and Marine Corps Veteran Orlando Harris is grateful for the assistance he received from Opportunity House. Klover and her team of case managers in Case managers in Berks Lancaster & Schuylkill Counties work diligently on outreach. They seek out veterans who are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless in order to get them in stable housing or keep them in their current housing. Clover Custis says “We believe no veteran or their families should ever be homeless”. Orlando Harris sports a big smile when he talks about the ways he benefited from the program. Upon returning to Reading Orlando didn’t have a place to go. He says the Opportunity House staff helped me get an apartment, a bed and furnishings. Orlando was a resident at the YMCA for a little bit. He says, “They came in to the YMCA and started doing a program. They reached out to me and did the paperwork. I was skeptical but within a couple weeks they helped me find a place to live”.

StandWatch is a nonprofit organization that will provide medical care and family support services to veterans and their families in places where the VA has little or no presence. Our mobile medical units will travel to rural areas and treat immediate and emergent problems that cannot wait.

On June 10, 2010, Jeffrey W. McClurken delivered the banner lecture "Take Care of the Living: Reconstructing Confederate Veteran Families" The Civil War ended in spring 1865, but for Confederate veterans and their families, its consequences persisted far longer as they began to pick up the pieces of their civilian lives in the devastated South. In his new book, Jeffrey W. McClurken assesses the wide-ranging effects of the war on Confederate veteran families in Southside Virginia. Coming to terms with postwar reality on an individual level meant reconstructing the household and seeking jobs and financial assistance. It also involved the state in providing replacement limbs for amputees, pensions, and homes for old soldiers and widows. These changes would influence the shape of southern society for generations to come. Dr. McClurken teaches history at the University of Mary Washington. (Introduction by Nelson D. Lankford) The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

On June 10, 2010, Jeffrey W. McClurken, discussed his book, "Take Care of the Living: Reconstructing Confederate Veteran Families in Virginia." The Civil War ended in spring 1865, but for Confederate veterans and their families, its consequences persisted far longer as they began to pick up the pieces of their civilian lives in the devastated South. In his new book, Jeffrey W. McClurken assesses the wide-ranging effects of the war on Confederate veteran families in Southside Virginia. Coming to terms with postwar reality on an individual level meant reconstructing the household and seeking jobs and financial assistance. It also involved the state in providing replacement limbs for amputees, pensions, and homes for old soldiers and widows. These changes would influence the shape of southern society for generations to come. Dr. McClurken teaches history at the University of Mary Washington.(Introduction by Nelson D. Lankford)