2023 Evening with the Experts Series

Bringing Engagement to your Wellness Groups

This Zoom presentation is especially good for Veteran peer specialists and providers who facilitate groups or anyone else interested in group facilitation. Aaron Barrow will teach us about:

• Foundations of effective group facilitation

• Tools to get people talking

• Tips to keep things flowing in the right direction

• Common pitfalls to avoid

Event Details:
Wed. June 21, 2023 5:00-7:00 PM (PT)
Register HERE

2023 Evening with the Experts Series

How to Host a Moral Injury Support Group

This Zoom presentation is especially good for individuals supporting Veterans and Veterans themselves. Chaplain Rachel Mikaelsen will teach us about:

• A review of Moral Injury

• How to create a Moral Injury support group

• Time to brainstorm developing your very own group

Event Details:
Wed. June 7, 2023 5:00-7:00 PM (PT)
Register HERE

Portland VA MST Coordinators Aysha Crain, LCSW, and Lonnamae Ladke, LCSW, will share information and resources about Military Sexual Trauma (MST). They will be joined by a Veteran Peer Support Specialist who will share her personal story of recovery.

Date: Monday, April 18th

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Register online here, or call our HelpLine at 503-228-5692.

Peers who are experienced in resource navigation will share information about accessing VA benefits, community resources, resources for families, and an interactive Q and A session

Date: Monday, March 21st

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Register online here, or call our HelpLine at 503-228-5692.

A panel of Veteran Peer Support Specialists will share an interactive conversation about receiving and providing peer support. Topics will include support through trauma, MST, and mental health recovery, using peer support to navigate VA and community resources, personal stories of peer support contributing to recovery, peer support in a hospital environment, and peer support at NAMI Multnomah.

Date: Monday, February 21st

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Register online here, or call our HelpLine at 503-228-5692.

Veterans: Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Resources - Virtual Presentation

Our third of three events in our current Evening with the Experts series is Monday, May 17th 6:00-8:00 PM. This Zoom presentation is especially good for providers, individuals supporting Veterans, individuals whose loved ones are Veterans, and Veterans themselves. Dr.Jason Chen will teach us about:

• Suicide awareness and prevention

• Resources for survivors of suicide loss

• Safe messaging and postvention

This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom. Click here to register! You can find a flyer for the event here. If you have any questions about this or other Evening with the Expert topics please contact acarnes@namimultnomah.org.