Veterans in Crisis: Understanding PTSD and Trauma
Honor Veterans Day with a powerful, full-day workshop designed to equip you with the skills and insight needed to better serve veterans and their families. Veterans in Crisis: PTSD and Trauma blends expert teaching, veteran voices, and hands-on tools to help you understand military culture, evaluate trauma, and respond with evidence-based approaches to healing. From hearing directly from combat veterans to exploring strategies for addressing suicide risk, you’ll leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply in your clinical work or community. Join us November 11 in Lake City, MN, earn 6 CEUs, enjoy a buffet lunch (included in registration), and make a difference—all while supporting Veterans Empowered, Inc., a nonprofit providing free PTSD treatment to disabled veterans.
This training has been approved for 6-hours of cultural competence & clinical CEU's by the Minnesota Boards of: Marriage and Family Therapy (Pending), Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC & LADC) (Pending), and Social Work.
All proceeds go to Veterans Empowered, Inc, a 501 3 C non-profit organization providing free PTSD treatment to disabled veterans, books and other educational materials and training on PTSD, severe trauma and untreated mental health issues to both veteran and civilian groups and organizations.
Meet your presenter:
Steve Lansing, PhD, MSW, LICSW has over fifty years of experience in the mental health and addiction field as a counselor, clinical director, trainer, and mental health professional. He is the Clinical Director of Veterans Empowered, Inc a MN nonprofit, working veterans, first responders and other with severe trauma and untreated mental health. His current primary focus is in the area of mental health treatment, work with veterans and relationships. He also is a clinical supervisor in the areas of social work, professional counseling and chemical dependency, work that involves training and equipping new individuals entering the field. Steve has advanced degrees in psychology, social work and pastoral counseling with additional training in crisis and trauma treatment. He is nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence-based treatment process for trauma and PTSD. Additionally, Steve and his wife Ann are certified in Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy, an evidence-based treatment aimed at assisting veterans with PTSD and their partner with the issues creating a critical impact on relationships. Dr. Lansing is the co-author of the book series, Veterans In Crisis, a tool to help those battling trauma and PTSD conditions. He is also a member of the SE Minnesota Mental Health Crisis Team and advises several local and state-wide veterans support groups.
