This live, online workshop will explore the needs and experiences of women veterans in more depth, and explore how services may better meet these needs.
The interactive sessions will recap the unique military context of military sexual trauma and some of the considerations for service providers. It will explore how to promote engagement with services amongst women veterans, discuss questions of assessment and disclosure around military sexual trauma, and outline possible treatments, issues and adaptations that may be beneficial. There will also be the opportunity to share and discuss experiences with other service providers and professionals in attendance.
All the information is based on current academic and applied research, and is presented in relation to women veterans of the UK Armed Forces residing in the UK.
The workshop will last 1.5-2 hours and will be delivered online on multiple dates throughout 2024 and 2025. A member of the team will be in contact with available dates.
This course is appropriate for anyone who may work with women veterans in a healthcare or support setting. It may be of particular relevance to those working in veteran-specific services.
Please note that to participate in this workshop you must first complete the online course Introduction to women veterans’ experiences and needs. On completion you will be asked to indicate if you are interested in additional training. Please select the box next to ‘Advanced understanding of woman veterans’ before submitting the feedback form.
