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Interactive Workshop

Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities

Healing Power: Social Workers Supporting Military Sexual Trauma Survivors in Civilian Mental Health

Saturday, October 26, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2215C
Earn 1 CE Hour
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a pervasive issue affecting many military service members, leading to profound and lasting effects on survivors. This proposal aims to outline the essential role of social workers in empowering and providing comprehensive support to survivors of MST in the civilian sector.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) as a significant issue affecting military service members. Participants will learn about the lasting psychological, emotional, and physical effects on survivors during their transition to civilian life.
  2. Participants will recognize that MST encompasses both sexual harassment and assault experienced during military service. Participants will understand the challenges survivors face when transitioning to civilian life with the consequences of these traumatic experiences.
  3. Participants will understand the unique and pivotal role that social workers play in addressing the complex needs of MST survivors. Participants will recognize social workers as experts in trauma-informed care, mental health, and advocacy, specifically tailored to support MST survivors during their transition to civilian life.