This Tuesday! October 20, 2009, 12:00-2:00 PST.

Viewing options:

* In Person on Tuesday, October 20th, 12pm-2pm at Cole Hall, UCSF/Parnassus, San Francisco, California [NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY – Lunch provided]

* Watch live online, click here, or on Dish Network channel 9412.

Many of our returning service members and veterans are adjusting to life back home. For some, the road is a little smoother, but for others it is particularly difficult, as they have brought home with them the fallout of stress and traumatic experience. Some will be diagnosed with post traumatic stress (PTSD) disorder and will suffer emotionally and psychologically with the wounds of war. All too often these same veterans will turn to alcohol and drugs to try to manage their symptoms of PTSD. This clinical training will explore the relationship between PTSD and substance use and the treatments that are available to support those veterans in need.

Part of the "Treating the Invisible Wounds of War" series, a collaboration among the Coming Home Project, UCSF Health Effects of War Grand Rounds, and UCTV.

DR. ROBYN WALSER Ph.D, is a psychologist for the National Center for PTSD at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and is also a consultant and workshop presenter through TL Consultation Services. Dr. Walser has a private practice that includes consultation, workshop services, and psychotherapy.