“A Better Understanding of Veteran Needs – A Framework for Mental Wellness”

Veterans are a specialized and vulnerable population. Veterans have served our country in peace time and war time, and all have experiences unique to them that shape their worldview and indelibly influence their lives. This brief talk will provide insights on some of the uniform characteristics of veterans so people interacting with veterans can have a better understanding of meaningful ways to engage with them. More profoundly, the talk helps veterans to identify that help is available when life presents challenges, triggers, and bumps in the road. The talk underscores that life is worth living and that each person matters regardless of the topsy turvy-ness of life being life, full of wonder and surprises yet to be revealed. Ultimately, the talk presents the opportunity for individuals receptive to hope and healing to find purpose in one’s journey, which stands to reveal deep and profound existential value.

Facilitator: Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Jean Heinrich