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Navigating holidays with PTSD
For veterans and service members with PTSD, the holidays can be a challenging time. Take a look at these tips to help prepare for potential triggers that may arise this season. The below list was adapted from an Endeavors post “8…
Texas Longhorns Veterans Recognition Game
November 4, 2023 | The University of Texas at Austin In honor of the Texas Longhorns Veterans Recognition game against the Kansas State Wildcats on Nov 4th, Institute Director, Dr. Elisa Borah, was invited to serve as honorary captain for…
‘The backbone of our nation’: UT honors military families in annual wreath-laying ceremony
Austin American-Statesman (Nov 2023) | Lily Kepner The University of Texas recently held its annual wreath-laying ceremony to honor U.S. veterans and their families at the Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame. The wreath, adorned in…
Dr. Elisa Borah featured in this week’s Your Next Mission Podcast
Listen to this week’s episode of Your Mission Next video podcast, with Institute Director, Dr. Elisa Borah featured as the guest. During this conversation with SMA Jack Tilley, Dr. Borah discusses the important work being done by the Institute and…
Meet our newest team member, Olivia Stelter
We’re excited to welcome our new Research Coordinator, Olivia Stelter to the team…
Honoring Laurianne Rodriguez, the 2023 Yellow Rose of Texas
The Institute is so proud of our staff member, Veteran Spouse Network Program Coordinator, Laurianne Rodriguez, for her recent honor of receiving the Yellow Rose of Texas award commission. The Yellow Rose of Texas award was established in 1957 by former…
Announcing VSN’s New Resource Page!
The Veteran Spouse Network has a new Resources page focused on veteran spouses and committed partners…
Featured Presentation: Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
Check out the full session from Two Guys on Your Head’s Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke, from this year’s Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference.
2023 Conference Highlights
Check out our highlight reel from the 2023 Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference
Military spouses often feel overwhelmed and alone. A new pilot program aims to help
NPR Here and Now (May 2023) | Deepa Fernandes Ashley Locke Day-to-day instability is pushing many spouses of active-duty military members to a breaking point. Even women who grew up in military families, as self-described Army and Navy brats, say…
UT Austin Research Initiative Focuses on Unique Needs, Hardships of Military Spouses
Dell Medical School (March 2023) UT Austin’s Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, a joint effort by Dell Med and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, has launched a pilot intervention to help foster resilience and improve quality…