Discussion Post: Needs of Veterans
Many needs of military personnel are evident at the time of their separation from military service. Other needs, however, such as the residual psychological and physical effects of war and combat, may not be obvious until many years after military personnel have returned to civilian life. In addition, the federal government has established services for aging veterans, but the veterans and their families may not be aware of these services or know how to obtain them.
To prepare for this Discussion, review the interviews in resources and select one interviewee to address for this Discussion. Be sure to address a different interviewee than the one you addressed in Discussion.
Post a description of the interviewee you selected. (2 to 3 pages)
• Describe your initial reaction to the individual and his or her situation and explain why you had this reaction.
• Based on this scenario and the other resources, explain what would be the most important need that helping professionals should address with the veteran in the scenario and why.
Required Readings
• Demers, A. (2011). When veterans return: The role of community in reintegration. Journal of Loss and Trauma: International Perspectives on Stress & Coping, 16(2), 160- 179.
• Ghahramanlou-Holloway, M., Cox, D. W., Fritz, E. C., & George, B. J. (2011). An evidence-informed guide for working with military women and veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 1-7.
• Heflin, C. M., Wilmoth, J. M., & London, A. S. (2012). Veteran status and material hardship: The moderating influence of work-limiting disability. Social Service Review, 86(1), 119-142
• Sherman, M.D., Larsen, J., & Borden, L.M. (2015). Broadening the focus in supporting reintegrating Iraq and Afghanistan veterans: Six key domains of functioning. Professional Psychology, Research and Practice, 46(5), 355-366.