Panel Discussion in Recognition of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day – Dispatch June 17, 2014
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In recognition of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness (PTSD) Day, the Veterans History Project (VHP) will host a panel to define PTSD, dispel myths about the disorder and explore alternative treatments. Featuring veterans who are living with the diagnosis and experts who work directly with PTSD-diagnosed veterans, the discussion will also highlight the importance of folklore and how participating in VHP can be beneficial to the healing process.
Moderated by Jason Cain, an Army veteran who now serves as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the VA, the panelists are: Staff Sergeant Karen Lynn Fears (Retired), diagnosed with PTSD as result of being sexually assaulted while serving in the military; Dr. Richard Tedeschi, a professor, licensed psychologist and author who specializes in bereavement and trauma; Gala True, Ph.D., a Core Investigator at Philadelphia Veterans Affairs and Research Assistant Professor who works to assist veterans with transitioning back into civilian life through folklore and personal narratives; and Kelly Williams, a Navy veteran and Veterans Employment Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services who works to ensure employment opportunities for veterans.
Event: Friday, June 27, 2014 from noon until 2pm in the Whittall Pavilion of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building 10 First Street, SE, Washington, DC. A webcast of the event will be available in July.
The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line.
Moderated by Jason Cain, an Army veteran who now serves as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the VA, the panelists are: Staff Sergeant Karen Lynn Fears (Retired), diagnosed with PTSD as result of being sexually assaulted while serving in the military; Dr. Richard Tedeschi, a professor, licensed psychologist and author who specializes in bereavement and trauma; Gala True, Ph.D., a Core Investigator at Philadelphia Veterans Affairs and Research Assistant Professor who works to assist veterans with transitioning back into civilian life through folklore and personal narratives; and Kelly Williams, a Navy veteran and Veterans Employment Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services who works to ensure employment opportunities for veterans.
Event: Friday, June 27, 2014 from noon until 2pm in the Whittall Pavilion of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building 10 First Street, SE, Washington, DC. A webcast of the event will be available in July.
The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line.
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