Women Warriors -- Invisible No More
Women Veteran Event in Casper, Wyoming on June 4, 2022.
When:
Where:
Nicolaysen Art Museum
400 E Collins Dr.
Casper, WY
Cost:
Free
SAVE THE DATE!
We are proud to announce Women Warriors--Invisible No More, an event at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We're partnering with the Casper Vet Center and the community to create this family-friendly event to share information on services and programs for women Veterans, both from the VA and the community. It will also raise awareness of women Veteran-specific needs and offer education regarding whole health and overall well-being to both the women Veterans and their family members.
SCHEDULE
11:30-12:00
After the Pandemic – Emotional Health and Meeting Life’s Challenges for You and Your Family
Presented by: Solutions Counseling Services
Location: Lobby
Description: This presentation will include how the pandemic has effected our children and marriage/relationships. It will also include a discussion on meeting daily challenges and how to stay healthy.
12:00-1:00
Women Veterans Focus Group
Presented by: Meagan Kekich, LCSW
Location: The Mobile Vet Center in the Nic parking lot
12:45-1:15
Substance Abuse and Addictions in family systems
Presented by: Tisa Sucher, LCSW
Location: Lobby
Description: How a woman's healing journey from substance abuse impacts the family structure.
1:45-2:15
An Overview of issues for Women in the Military; past & present
Description: The issues experienced by women in the U.S. military have historically been largely overlooked. This session will touch on a few of the unique issues women Veterans experienced and continue to face while serving their country alongside their male counterparts.
Presented by: Deb Stevens, LCSW
Location: Lobby
2:30-3:00
Military: a change of perspective as a woman
Danielle Smith, social worker, Army Veteran and VFW state officer for Wyoming
Location: Lobby
Description: Discussion will be about how the military changes your perspective on everything during service and afterward as a Veteran.
3-4:45
Acudetox Acupuncture
Acupuncture by: Jude Sandoval, LAc
Location: Lobby
Children's Agenda
11:30-12:00
Mindfulness Play
by Dr. Khanh Tran
Location: Outside courtyard
1:00-1:30
Feeling Good
by Solutions Counseling Services
Location: Outside courtyard
2:00-2:30
Zen Sand Trays
by Jasmine Tran
Location: Outside courtyard
3:00-3:30
Mindfulness Play
by Dr. Khanh Tran
Location: Outside courtyard