Cultural attributes are important factors that can have a profound effect on how individuals respond and interact to others and their environment. Often culture is defined as the community one is born into and/or raised in. However, sometimes individuals will join a group or organization that has distinct cultural attributes that can affect how this…
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Psychosocial Issues in Veterans
This module addresses some key psychosocial issues that are important to consider in the care of Veterans in palliative care. These issues are not entirely unique to Veterans, and although they may be more common in certain Veteran populations. For example, while Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a common condition among combat…
Peace at Last- Deborah Grassman
Hear author, Deborah Grassman, speak about the triple-entendre title of her book, Peace at Last. In this presentation, she depicts the overt story of combat veterans seeking peace after returning home from war, and highlights the more subtle themes of her book.
Creating a Veteran-Centric Culture
This session will give an overview of VA structure and Veteran-related statistics, describe the elements of a “Veteran-centric” culture, and discuss the transition from “what’s in it for me” to “what’s in it for us”.
