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USNA Women Survivor Advocacy Network (SAN) 2025 Trauma Survivor Webinar Series: Filing a VA Disability Claim for PTSD from MST
Presentation #2 will be an informational session focusing on filing a VA disability compensation claim for PTSD attributed to military sexual trauma (MST). We will hear about the advantages of obtaining a VA-accredited service officer to develop and file the claim and learn about the alternate evidence VA allows to substantiate an MST-attributed PTSD claim. The presenter is Nancy Springer (USNA 87), a retired Marine who spent time as a defense contractor, Congressional Fellow
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Nov 25, 20251 min read


2025 Trauma Survivor Webinar Series: Pelvic Floor Issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDlDEn7GV8I&t=170s In presentation #1 (of 2) we will learn about pelvic floor issues to include: 1) how trauma can contribute to pelvic dysfunction; 2) common issues associated with pelvic dysfunction to include chronic pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and more and 3) pelvic floor physical therapy as a component of a multidisciplinary team approach to treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Our speaker is Carly Nagel, PT, DPT, CLT, an experienced
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Nov 19, 20251 min read


Exploring Moral Injury
Exploring Moral Injury 2025 Trauma Survivor Webinar Series: Exploring Moral Injury The Survivor Advocacy Network (SAN) is excited to...
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Jun 16, 20252 min read


Boundaries: Reclaiming your Power & Dealing with Shame: Your Story, Your Choice
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKTO3nMZvBY&t=350s Boundaries: Reclaiming your Power, Dealing with Shame: Your Story, Your...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Anatomy of Trauma: How Trauma Affects Mind, Body and Spirit
Video Link: Anatomy of Trauma: How Trauma Affects Mind, Body and Spirit presented by Jill Richards '94 - YouTube Jill is a 1994 graduate...
USNA WomenSIG
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Nutrition for Mental Health
Video Link: Nutrition for Mental Health The USNA Survivor Advocacy Network invites you to explore the healing power of food with Dr....
USNA WomenSIG
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Sex Therapy
Video Link: Sex Therapy In the second presentation, Beverly Rouse (USMA 1987) will acquaint us with Sex Therapy, a type of psychotherapy...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Well Women Exam
Video Link: Well Woman Exam Trauma-Informed Well-Woman Appointment and Pelvic Exam Comprehensive gynecologic care is an essential and...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Embracing Survivorship
Video Link: Embracing Survivorship Embracing Survivorship: Restoring Balance and Regulation After Intimate Betrayal We invite you to join...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Biofeedback wand Trauma & Acupuncture
Video Link: Biofeedback with Aletha Williams and Trauma & Acupuncture with Jill Richards Survivor Advocacy Network Webinar Series:...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Dr. Whittaker VA Healthcare Benefits for MST
Have you wondered what it means to file a VA claim for disability compensation, particularly for Military Sexual Trauma as the result of...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Filing a VA MST Claim
Video Link: Carmen McGinnis Filing a VA MST Claim Have you wondered what it means to file a VA claim for disability compensation,...
USNA WomenSIG
Nov 13, 20241 min read


How To Make Talk Therapy Work For You
Video Link: How To Make Talk Therapy Work For You The USNA Survivor Advocacy Network invites you to unravel the healing power of words...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
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