Veteran Cultural Competence Training
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a daunting challenge for many Veterans, intensified by the distinct differences between civilian and military experiences. This disconnect often creates barriers in professional and clinical settings, where understanding is essential. Research highlights that suicide rates among Veterans peak during these critical transition periods. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals whose work involve Veterans, including healthcare providers and other professionals, to increase their cultural understanding of Veteran experiences so that they more effectively form connections and work with Veterans.
Who should attend?
- This training is intended for anyone who currently provides services to, or employs Veterans or their families. This includes medical or mental health professionals, business leaders, HR executives, administrators, and University faculty and staff.
Upcoming Schedule
Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide
Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Geraci
Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell
Time: 12pm-3pm ET
Audience: Medical and mental health care professionals
Course Description
The Veteran Cultural Competence Training is a dynamic, 3-hour online learning experience designed to immerse participants in the realities of the Veteran experience. Focusing on the unique challenges of military-to-civilian transition, the training addresses socio-emotional needs, effective communication strategies, and the identification of potential biases. Participants gain practical tools and actionable insights for engaging and supporting transitioning servicemembers. Led by experienced facilitators, the training includes discussions on military culture and strategies for building meaningful connections with Veterans. Veterans share personal stories, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that bridges the civilian-military divide. Through interactive role-playing in breakout groups, attendees practice these skills, reinforcing their learning in a collaborative setting.
To further support Veterans, participants are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities with Onward Ops, our national partner, at the close of the training. For more information, select Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops below.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal beliefs and attitudes toward Veterans and utilize strategies such as mindfulness, slowing down decision-making, and seeking diverse perspectives to reduce the impact of these biases on professional interactions and decision-making;
- Demonstrate, through role play, communication strategies such as empathy, open-ended questioning, and reflective listening to more effectively engage with Veterans and transitioning servicemembers;
- Develop an action plan to implement Veteran-inclusive practices in their communication strategies; and
- Differentiate key elements related to military service (military branches and ranks, worldview, values, experiences, and needs).
Continued Education Credits and Certificates
Attendees are eligible to receive 2.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits of ACCME, APA, NYSED-P, ASWB, NYSED-SW and NBCC.
Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops
Attendees who are interested in becoming a Veteran sponsor to help support transitioning servicemembers are invited to an additional 1-hour sponsorship training session immediately following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training. The VA Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) is a VA evidence-based approach aimed at supporting military Veterans as they transition into civilian life. This initiative connects Veterans with mentors and sponsors in the community. Before service members transition, sponsors help by listening to their concerns and helping to connect them with valuable resources that will aid in the transition process. During the transition, sponsors check in with the servicemember regularly to provide support and introduce them to local Veteran’s organizations and resources. After the transition, the sponsor keeps in touch and continues to be a supportive presence. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers but rather is a source of guidance and support. A key component of VA VSI is support from Onward Ops, a community-based transition program for military service members powered by the ETS Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and attending the 1-hour training following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training, please complete registration with Onward Ops by clicking here. By signing up, you are not committing to becoming a sponsor immediately or at all. You have the flexibility to decide when or if you want to start.
Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide
Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Geraci
Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell
Time: 12pm-3pm ET
Audience: Medical and mental health care professionals
Course Description
The Veteran Cultural Competence Training is a dynamic, 3-hour online learning experience designed to immerse participants in the realities of the Veteran experience. Focusing on the unique challenges of military-to-civilian transition, the training addresses socio-emotional needs, effective communication strategies, and the identification of potential biases. Participants gain practical tools and actionable insights for engaging and supporting transitioning servicemembers. Led by experienced facilitators, the training includes discussions on military culture and strategies for building meaningful connections with Veterans. Veterans share personal stories, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that bridges the civilian-military divide. Through interactive role-playing in breakout groups, attendees practice these skills, reinforcing their learning in a collaborative setting.
To further support Veterans, participants are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities with Onward Ops, our national partner, at the close of the training. For more information, select Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops below.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal beliefs and attitudes toward Veterans and utilize strategies such as mindfulness, slowing down decision-making, and seeking diverse perspectives to reduce the impact of these biases on professional interactions and decision-making;
- Demonstrate, through role play, communication strategies such as empathy, open-ended questioning, and reflective listening to more effectively engage with Veterans and transitioning servicemembers;
- Develop an action plan to implement Veteran-inclusive practices in their communication strategies; and
- Differentiate key elements related to military service (military branches and ranks, worldview, values, experiences, and needs).
Continued Education Credits and Certificates
Attendees are eligible to receive 2.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits of ACCME, APA, NYSED-P, ASWB, NYSED-SW and NBCC.
Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops
Attendees who are interested in becoming a Veteran sponsor to help support transitioning servicemembers are invited to an additional 1-hour sponsorship training session immediately following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training. The VA Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) is a VA evidence-based approach aimed at supporting military Veterans as they transition into civilian life. This initiative connects Veterans with mentors and sponsors in the community. Before service members transition, sponsors help by listening to their concerns and helping to connect them with valuable resources that will aid in the transition process. During the transition, sponsors check in with the servicemember regularly to provide support and introduce them to local Veteran’s organizations and resources. After the transition, the sponsor keeps in touch and continues to be a supportive presence. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers but rather is a source of guidance and support. A key component of VA VSI is support from Onward Ops, a community-based transition program for military service members powered by the ETS Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and attending the 1-hour training following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training, please complete registration with Onward Ops by clicking here. By signing up, you are not committing to becoming a sponsor immediately or at all. You have the flexibility to decide when or if you want to start.
Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide
Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Geraci
Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell
Time: 12pm-3pm ET
Audience: Medical and mental health care professionals
Course Description
The Veteran Cultural Competence Training is a dynamic, 3-hour online learning experience designed to immerse participants in the realities of the Veteran experience. Focusing on the unique challenges of military-to-civilian transition, the training addresses socio-emotional needs, effective communication strategies, and the identification of potential biases. Participants gain practical tools and actionable insights for engaging and supporting transitioning servicemembers. Led by experienced facilitators, the training includes discussions on military culture and strategies for building meaningful connections with Veterans. Veterans share personal stories, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that bridges the civilian-military divide. Through interactive role-playing in breakout groups, attendees practice these skills, reinforcing their learning in a collaborative setting.
To further support Veterans, participants are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities with Onward Ops, our national partner, at the close of the training. For more information, select Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops below.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal beliefs and attitudes toward Veterans and utilize strategies such as mindfulness, slowing down decision-making, and seeking diverse perspectives to reduce the impact of these biases on professional interactions and decision-making;
- Demonstrate, through role play, communication strategies such as empathy, open-ended questioning, and reflective listening to more effectively engage with Veterans and transitioning servicemembers;
- Develop an action plan to implement Veteran-inclusive practices in their communication strategies; and
- Differentiate key elements related to military service (military branches and ranks, worldview, values, experiences, and needs).
Continued Education Credits and Certificates
Attendees are eligible to receive 2.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits of ACCME, APA, NYSED-P, ASWB, NYSED-SW and NBCC.
Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops
Attendees who are interested in becoming a Veteran sponsor to help support transitioning servicemembers are invited to an additional 1-hour sponsorship training session immediately following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training. The VA Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) is a VA evidence-based approach aimed at supporting military Veterans as they transition into civilian life. This initiative connects Veterans with mentors and sponsors in the community. Before service members transition, sponsors help by listening to their concerns and helping to connect them with valuable resources that will aid in the transition process. During the transition, sponsors check in with the servicemember regularly to provide support and introduce them to local Veteran’s organizations and resources. After the transition, the sponsor keeps in touch and continues to be a supportive presence. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers but rather is a source of guidance and support. A key component of VA VSI is support from Onward Ops, a community-based transition program for military service members powered by the ETS Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and attending the 1-hour training following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training, please complete registration with Onward Ops by clicking here. By signing up, you are not committing to becoming a sponsor immediately or at all. You have the flexibility to decide when or if you want to start.
Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide
Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Geraci
Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell
Time: 12pm-3pm ET
Audience: Medical and mental health care professionals
Course Description
The Veteran Cultural Competence Training is a dynamic, 3-hour online learning experience designed to immerse participants in the realities of the Veteran experience. Focusing on the unique challenges of military-to-civilian transition, the training addresses socio-emotional needs, effective communication strategies, and the identification of potential biases. Participants gain practical tools and actionable insights for engaging and supporting transitioning servicemembers. Led by experienced facilitators, the training includes discussions on military culture and strategies for building meaningful connections with Veterans. Veterans share personal stories, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that bridges the civilian-military divide. Through interactive role-playing in breakout groups, attendees practice these skills, reinforcing their learning in a collaborative setting.
To further support Veterans, participants are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities with Onward Ops, our national partner, at the close of the training. For more information, select Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops below.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal beliefs and attitudes toward Veterans and utilize strategies such as mindfulness, slowing down decision-making, and seeking diverse perspectives to reduce the impact of these biases on professional interactions and decision-making;
- Demonstrate, through role play, communication strategies such as empathy, open-ended questioning, and reflective listening to more effectively engage with Veterans and transitioning servicemembers;
- Develop an action plan to implement Veteran-inclusive practices in their communication strategies; and
- Differentiate key elements related to military service (military branches and ranks, worldview, values, experiences, and needs).
Continued Education Credits and Certificates
Attendees are eligible to receive 2.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits of ACCME, APA, NYSED-P, ASWB, NYSED-SW and NBCC.
Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops
Attendees who are interested in becoming a Veteran sponsor to help support transitioning servicemembers are invited to an additional 1-hour sponsorship training session immediately following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training. The VA Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) is a VA evidence-based approach aimed at supporting military Veterans as they transition into civilian life. This initiative connects Veterans with mentors and sponsors in the community. Before service members transition, sponsors help by listening to their concerns and helping to connect them with valuable resources that will aid in the transition process. During the transition, sponsors check in with the servicemember regularly to provide support and introduce them to local Veteran’s organizations and resources. After the transition, the sponsor keeps in touch and continues to be a supportive presence. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers but rather is a source of guidance and support. A key component of VA VSI is support from Onward Ops, a community-based transition program for military service members powered by the ETS Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and attending the 1-hour training following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training, please complete registration with Onward Ops by clicking here. By signing up, you are not committing to becoming a sponsor immediately or at all. You have the flexibility to decide when or if you want to start.
Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide
Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Geraci
Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell
Time: 12pm-3pm ET
Audience: Medical and mental health care professionals
Course Description
The Veteran Cultural Competence Training is a dynamic, 3-hour online learning experience designed to immerse participants in the realities of the Veteran experience. Focusing on the unique challenges of military-to-civilian transition, the training addresses socio-emotional needs, effective communication strategies, and the identification of potential biases. Participants gain practical tools and actionable insights for engaging and supporting transitioning servicemembers. Led by experienced facilitators, the training includes discussions on military culture and strategies for building meaningful connections with Veterans. Veterans share personal stories, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that bridges the civilian-military divide. Through interactive role-playing in breakout groups, attendees practice these skills, reinforcing their learning in a collaborative setting.
To further support Veterans, participants are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities with Onward Ops, our national partner, at the close of the training. For more information, select Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops below.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal beliefs and attitudes toward Veterans and utilize strategies such as mindfulness, slowing down decision-making, and seeking diverse perspectives to reduce the impact of these biases on professional interactions and decision-making;
- Demonstrate, through role play, communication strategies such as empathy, open-ended questioning, and reflective listening to more effectively engage with Veterans and transitioning servicemembers;
- Develop an action plan to implement Veteran-inclusive practices in their communication strategies; and
- Differentiate key elements related to military service (military branches and ranks, worldview, values, experiences, and needs).
Continued Education Credits and Certificates
Attendees are eligible to receive 2.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits of ACCME, APA, NYSED-P, ASWB, NYSED-SW and NBCC.
Becoming a Veteran Sponsor with Onward Ops
Attendees who are interested in becoming a Veteran sponsor to help support transitioning servicemembers are invited to an additional 1-hour sponsorship training session immediately following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training. The VA Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) is a VA evidence-based approach aimed at supporting military Veterans as they transition into civilian life. This initiative connects Veterans with mentors and sponsors in the community. Before service members transition, sponsors help by listening to their concerns and helping to connect them with valuable resources that will aid in the transition process. During the transition, sponsors check in with the servicemember regularly to provide support and introduce them to local Veteran’s organizations and resources. After the transition, the sponsor keeps in touch and continues to be a supportive presence. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers but rather is a source of guidance and support. A key component of VA VSI is support from Onward Ops, a community-based transition program for military service members powered by the ETS Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and attending the 1-hour training following the Veteran Cultural Competence Training, please complete registration with Onward Ops by clicking here. By signing up, you are not committing to becoming a sponsor immediately or at all. You have the flexibility to decide when or if you want to start.
