2026 Military Cultural Competency & Transition Awareness Training

Name: 2026 Military Cultural Competency & Transition Awareness Training
Start: 2026-02-09T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-09T14:50:00-05:00
Location: EVMS Waitzer Hall

Schedule

Mon Feb 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:50 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

EVMS Waitzer Hall | Norfolk, VA

Learners will be able to better understand, communicate and effectively interact with military members, veterans and their families.
About this Event

1. Describe the military organizational structure, rank, branches of service, core values and demographics.

2. Identify differences between the active duty, reserve components and National Guard.

3. Identify characteristics of military transitions from active duty, deployment and reintegration to civilian life and the challenges that arise.

4. Identify best practices to enhance behavioral health, treatment options and resources for military service members, veterans, family, and caregivers.

5. Discuss the prevalence and characteristics of suicide among military service members and veterans.

Featured Speaker:

Deidre Bryant, M.S., CSAC, CSOTP

East Regional Director

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

This year's event is offered in a HYBRID format. Please be sure to choose the correct ticket option when checking out.
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