Peer Support for Veterans
Got Your Six: Peer Support for Veterans & Families
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Why is this course needed: Peers frequently interact with veterans and their families, often without realizing it, as these individuals may not openly identify themselves. Veterans and their families carry unique values, traditions, and challenges, including service-related trauma, reintegration struggles, and navigating the VA system. Without an understanding of military culture, peer support workers may face difficulties in building trust and offering effective support. While civilians may never fully grasp the complexities of military life, cultural awareness is invaluable in ensuring veterans and their families feel heard, validated, and empowered on their recovery journey
Who is this course for: This peer support training is designed for anyone—veteran or civilian—who wants to provide compassionate, culturally responsive support to veterans and their families. Whether you’ve worn the uniform or simply carry a deep commitment to those who have, this course offers the tools, insights, and heart-centered approach needed to walk alongside those navigating military-connected life, reintegration & recovery.
Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and trauma-informed practices, participants will explore how to build trust, hold space, and offer meaningful support rooted in lived experience, empathy, and respect.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate familiarity with the Department of Defense and each branch of the military.
Explain Mission-driven mindset, military culture, and lifestyle.
Describe the challenges service members and families can face with discharge and reintegration.
Explain the mission of the VA and the services provided.
Understand the prevalence of Gambling Disorder and peer support.
Define Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and peer support.
Recognize signs of Non-Suicidal Self Injury and Suicide Ideation.
Explain the challenges with the transition to civilian life.
Describe and demonstrate the role of Peer Support.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DO NOT APPLY TO SELF-PACED COURSES.
- NEXT STEPS: Your registration is not complete until you finish the next steps listed in BELOW. You must enroll in the Choices Event Management System (EMS) PROTRAXX. But payment is required here first. After you submit payment, follow the steps below.
1. Visit: https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassCatalog?CustomerId=251
2. Create/register an account if you do not already have a CHOICES account in Protraxx.
3. Navigate to the course catalog/schedule and locate the exact courses you have paid for and "enroll" in them.
There are numerous other courses on this catalog page. To alleviate any future confusion, please be mindful of the dates you have paid for when you enroll in our event management system (EMS) - All virtual training will be conducted via Zoom. Zoom instructions will be sent out via automatic email from Protraxx. Check your Spam account if you do not receive an email a few days before your event. Or, you will find it in the Protraxx account the day before the course.
- COURSE MATERIAL: You will receive a manual for the Peer & Ethics training no less than 1 week before the training start date. Be sure to put your mailing address in the fields provided. If your address changes between now and the date of mailing, please notify us to ensure you receive your manual. Additional charges may result if not notified.
- Handouts for all other courses are made available in the DETAILS section of your Protraxx account no less than one week prior to the start date of the course.
- In the event you need to reschedule after registering for a Choices course, a $20.00 rescheduling fee will be required.
- *** Cancellations must be received within two weeks of the start date to be rescheduled or refunded. All refunds are subject to a processing fee. No exceptions.
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