Living with Post Traumatic Stress: An update on Issues and Resources


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Spaces are filling fast for the AUSA’s Military Family Forum! This Educational Forum is designed to update the community of caregivers and support organizations on the challenges and solutions for families living with Post Traumatic Stress.

Invited speakers and panelists include:
Emily Emmons EDF Fellow and Founder of HO OLA Farms: Growing Hawaii’s Heroes

Panel I:
· Shannon Tuimaleliifano- EDF Fellow 2014
· Dr.Lynn Tokumine – Psychologist: VA Pacific Islands Health Care & Imbedded Psychologist University of Hawaii Military/Veterans
Center
· Dr. Lauren Seibert-Hatalsky – Psychologist- VA Pacific Health Care
· Ms. Cynthia Scheib – Nurse Case Manager- Tripler Army Hospital
· Moderator: BG James E Hastings, MD, USA Ret

Panel II:
· Ryan Joslin- Military Liaison- Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s office
· Carlos Santana- Veterans Liaison- Senator Mazie Hirono’s office
· Dr. Belkys Fiame – VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Program Director- Caregiver Support Program (INVITED)
· Mrs. Heidimarie Chung – VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Caregiver Support Coordinator (INVITED)

Complimentary Lunch included with registration

Keynote Mrs. Patti Brown – spouse USARPAC CG General Robert B. Brown

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We hope you can make it!

Event Description: This Military Family Educational Forum is designed to update the community of caregivers and support organizations on the challenges and solutions for families living with Post Traumatic Stress.

We will cover:
o Relationship challenges and what works to improve them
o Effects on children and how to mitigate them
o Employment outside the home: How to make it work for you

Participate in a TOWN HALL with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Officials

Get to know the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the great strides they are making in increasing awareness of military caregiver issues

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (HST) – Add to Calendar

WHERE: Nehelani Banquet & Conference Center – 1249 Kolekole Avenue, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857

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