How Can I Help.
I’m currently completing the very last PhD course in the psychology program at Capella University. I am a professor of general psychology and human developmental psychology at Polk State College in Central Florida. I’m a Gulf War Era Veteran.
Several of my students are veterans, female and having issues navigating not only the higher educational system but the Veteran Health Services system as well. Veterans come to me regarding many of the issues that they face and I would like to be able to help more.
How else can I help? What else can I do to be of more help to the returning soldier? Any assistance and or ideas would be appreciated.
Best Regards
Professor Carole Shelton-Toney
April 10th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Professor Carole Shelton-Toney,
I have reviewed your posting on The Capella University website under, “How Can I Help”. To assist any of the veterans the most, please refer them to the local Veteran’s Administration Office in the city where they reside. For those vets with illnesses or injuries, the counselors at the VA can get them started with claiming compensation for their ailments (mental or physical). The process has improved over the years and should not take very long to obtain results. The VA Regional Office in conjunction with the local VA Hospital can get any vet back on the right track. I am living proof. I can not begin to tell you what a godsend they were for me. I have been retired for almost ten years now and the VA has been there for me. This will be my recommendation for assistance. Thanks! Teresa Mitchell, Columbia, South Carolina
April 27th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I have found a book by Dr. Jenny Horsman out of Canada, “Too Scard to Learn: women violence and education” specifically addresses women, learning and PTSD. I am working on completing my Dissertation at Capella. My Dissertation topic is “How do Universities Identify Students with PTSD”. My PhD is in education. I’m trying to look at this subject from the educators point of view. Please let me know if I can be of service to you.
Marilynn Force