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Summary:
This presentation focuses on the considerations and strategies that Maggie has developed in her 10 years of private practice, that have helped her with work veterans and increased successful outcomes for therapy in this population. This presentation will include data and statistics on lethal means, veteran suicide rates, and clinical diagnoses, as well as info on treatment modalities, and resources for veterans.

Learning Objectives:

1. This presentation will provide the most recent research and statistics on veteran suicide rates, lethal means, and most common clinical diagnoses among the veteran population
2. This presentation will provide tips and strategies for working with veterans in psychotherapy that increase the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes when working with this population
3. This presentation will provide information about how to create a Crisis response Plan with veterans
4. This presentation will provide valuable resources/referrals for veterans.

About Maggie:
Maggie Werther, LCSW, CAS has been in private practice for 10 years treating adolescents and adults in individual therapy. She is a certified EMDR therapist and specializes in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care Maggie enjoys working with veterans and first responders, and also works with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women's issues (postpartum/infertility/motherhood), and specializes in suicide prevention.

Will this Salon be recorded?
Yes, we will be recording this Salon. The recording will be shared with everyone registered for the event. We can only issues CEU certificates for live attendance.

Who Can Attend this Event?
This event is free for active CSCSW. Non-members may attend for $45. Current social work students may attend for free after submitting proof of student status (copy of valid student id, current course schedule from registrar, etc).