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Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support (Coursera)

Offered by Columbia University,

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veteran Sponsorship Initiative (VSI) provides manualized, certification training to individuals interested in supporting service members and veterans as they transition from military service. The VSI is an evidence-based program designed to reduce transition stressors by matching service members with a community-based sponsor who helps them rejoin their civilian communities by assisting with housing, employment, educational opportunities, and access to mental health support.

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Participating in this course will equip you with the foundational skills needed to best support military service members and veterans in their transition journey.

Syllabus

Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Establishing Positive Interpersonal Relationships
Section 3: VSO’s & SMARTER Goals
Section 4: Suicide Prevention
Section 5: Mindfulness & Closing Comments
Section 6: Final Assessment
Section 7: Congratulations and Next Steps

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