DSW Candidate – Stephanie Farrell, 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Integrative Battle Buddy Systems: Reducing Suicide Among Military Veterans
DSW Candidate – Stephanie Farrell, MSW, LISW-S
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2:30 PM-3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Integrative Battle Buddy Systems: Reducing Suicide Among Military Veterans
Integrating battle buddy systems focuses on the critical issue of increased suicide risk among veterans during their first year after military discharge, targeting the unique challenges of reintegration and readjustment back into civilian life. The battle-buddy system prioritizes developing existing systems and strengthening strategies to reduce suicide rates by identifying barriers faced by veterans and evaluating the role of veterans’ peer support in building emotional support. Ecological systems theory and systems of care emphasize the interrelated roles of clinical social work, case management, and peer support during the first year to reduce isolation and promote connections between veterans and their close support systems. The presentation will explore how to understand the challenges of military transition from civilian to military and back to civilian, identify peer support services for veterans’ reintegration into society, and develop social work strategies to influence practice and policy. Prioritizing collaborative systems of care will influence practice in promoting innovative strategies to reduce veteran suicide risk during this critical transition period.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand Military Transition Challenges from Civilian to Servicemember to Civilian.
- Determine Peer Support Services in Military Veteran Reintegration.
- Develop Social Work Strategies that influence Practice and Policies.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
