5th Annual Veterans For Peace War Trauma Symposium

War ravages all who fall victim to it, from those who serve in warring armies to those non-combatants caught in the crossfire. Over the past decade that number includes American soldiers fighting in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, who have been returning home to loved ones and back into their communities. Joining them are countless refugees fleeing their war-torn countries to seek a new life in Maine. All have in common the experience of war in its many manifestations. All must somehow work within their communities to piece together a life free from the immediate stresses of war. But how? And how can we who want them to succeed help? Those are the questions we'll be addressing in our fifth annual symposium.

We will be listening to, and joining in conversation with our keynote speaker, Dr. Paula Caplan, who will be joined by panelists Ms. Catherine Ryder, Dr. John Baugher, and Mr. Danny Muller as they offer their experiences and expertise to help guide us on our path to healing the wounds of war.

Registration: $50 for health care professionals (certificates of attendance for Credit Equivalent Units will be provided) and $25 general attendance (scholarships available). The fees will cover lunch and parking. Doors will open at 8 and the program will begin at 9am.

Although same day registrations will be accepted, we ask that you pre-register if you can by going here. For full registration and to send check, download and print out registration form by accessing it at vfpmaine.org.