Objectives

The curriculum is designed to equip professionals with evidence-based strategies to support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), effectively bridging the gap between clinical requirements and community resources. Participants will acquire the skills necessary to navigate military culture, implement trauma-informed care, and leverage community partnerships—specifically with churches—to create safe spaces for reintegration, mental health support, and assistance for families.

Key Summary

Goal: To increase competence in providing culturally responsive, evidence-based care to active duty, Guard, Reserve, and veteran populations, and their families.
Target Audience: Social workers, clinicians, and student trainees seeking to build military-specific practice skills.
Key Themes: Military culture, the deployment cycle, trauma-informed care (PTSD, TBI), suicide prevention, family resilience, and community reintegration.

Key Objectives