Demystifying Difficult Conversations with Veterans about Firearms
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Demystifying Difficult Conversations with Veterans about Firearms is presented by Kristen J. Vescera, PhD, MPH, MA.
Firearm use and ownership are a controversial topic. However, the rate of firearm suicide among the Veteran community continues to increase. This highlights the growing need for clinicians and mental health providers to better understand and destigmatize conversations with the Veterans they serve. This program underscores the problem of Veteran firearm suicide, discusses barriers you may encounter when having secure storage conversations with Veterans and how to navigate these challenges, and provides several firearm storage resources for both you and your Veteran clients.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe at least three facts regarding the extent of the problem of firearm suicide among Veterans
Describe at least two ways to start conversations about firearms with your Veteran clients
Describe several current resources for Veterans and Family Members about firearm suicide prevention
Presented By
Kristen J. Vescera, PhD, MPH, MA
Dr. Kristen Vescera is a combat Veteran having served overseas in Afghanistan in 2012-2013. She spent ten years enlisted in the United States Army Reserve as a Psychological Operations Staff Sergeant and Instructor. She received her PhD in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University in 2021 where sh...
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