Yellow Ribbon Training Opportunity
Friday June 6th in St. Cloud - Reserve your seat now!
The Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and St. Cloud State University MFT program are cosponsoring the following event in conjunction with the Minnesota National Guard: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: How Clinicians can Help Military Families and Combat Veterans.
The training site is at the Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud State
Room: Voyageurs
St. Cloud MN 56301-4498
Seating is limited so you must RSVP here scsumft@gmail.com To guarantee registration, please register by May 23rd.
RE-ADJUSTMENT & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AFTER COMBAT
Since the attacks on September 11th America's military has been engaged in combat operations around the world. As of May 2008, more than 1.5 million active-duty and reserve military personnel had deployed to combat operations in support of Operations Iraqi & Enduring Freedom. Of those, 751,273 have either separated from the active component or become eligible for VA health care as reservists. Only 263,909 have utilized the VA health care system. Of those seen at the VA 38.1% have had at least an initial diagnosis of a mental disorder. This seminar will discuss normal vs. abnormal adjustment after combat and how to utilize VA resources.
Presenter: Michael Mynczywor, LICSW
Attended the University of New Hampshire and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 1996 and a Masters Degree in Social Work in 1999. 1999 – 2000 worked for the State of New Hampshire as an Adult Protection Worker. 2000 – 2003 worked for the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester working with severe cases of dual diagnosis. Has worked for the VA since 2003 specializing in the areas of addiction and PTSD. Currently serving as an OEF/OIF Social Work Case Manager. Has served in the United States Army off and on since 1984. Was deployed to Iraq for Operation Desert Shield / Storm 1990 – 1991 and again in support of Operation Iraq Freedom 2004 – 2005. Currently is serving as a Chaplain Assistant in the Army Reserve as a senior Non-Commissioned Officer.
Presenter: Michael Mathies, LICSW
Mr. Mathies received his Associates in Arts Degree from Fergus Falls Community College in 1997, his Bachelors in Social Work Degree from Minnesota State University-Moorhead in 2000, and his Masters in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas-College of St. Catherine in 2004. He worked as a K-12 school social worker for the Eden Valley-Watkins School District from 2000-2004. Mike has been employed at the St. Cloud VA since 2004 and has worked as a psychotherapist in the outpatient mental health clinic, providing outpatient therapy to veterans with mental health, substance abuse, and adjustment issues. Mike is currently working as a social work case manager for the OEF/OIF program at the St. Cloud VA.
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