SAVE THE DATE

Monday, February 1, 2021
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

AVAVRP presents:

Abilities, Valor and Adjustments: The Beauty of Post-Traumatic Growth Among Veterans

Presenter

Dr. Lillian Gibson

Psychologist on the Tele-Mental Health team from the North Texas VA

Dr. Gibson’s training as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, as well as her VA clinical experiences, provide a unique approach when developing client interventions.  Her professional compass is rooted in a biopsychosocial model of care.

Dr. Gibson’s presentation will highlight the prominent role of rehabilitation professionals as they diligently help Veterans meet employment goals.  Attendees will gain an understanding of how post-traumatic growth is an integral component of change for Veterans impacted by medical and psychiatric conditions.

Learning objectives: 

To discuss the impact of disability on quality of life factors.

To discuss the psychological aspects of stages of change.

To discuss salient factors linked to post traumatic growth.

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Registration information will follow in January.

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The Association of VA Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals advocates for the recruitment, retention, and recognition of Vocational Rehabilitation professionals of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).