T2: Transitioning From the Military: How to Create Healthy Change

Includes a Live Web Event on 05/13/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)

Only available as part of a package

This workshop will help participants understand the stressors associated with separating or retiring from military service. Attendees will learn about different types of transitions from military service (i.e., separation for cause, separation by choice, medically mandated separations, full retirement) and how these transition stressors vary and may possibly impact mental health. Attendees will learn about challenges associated with mandated and choice-driven military service transitions. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on how social workers and other mental health providers can best support transitioning service members.

Rachel Foster PhD, LCSW

Rachel Foster is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. She is passionate about easing the transition from military to civilian life and helping mental health providers, business leaders, and interested community members support veterans and their families during this process. She holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Case Western Reserve University and a PhD in social work research from UNC-Chapel Hill. Rachel is also a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, having served nearly 21 years as an active-duty social worker. She is a combat veteran, having led a combat stress clinic/team while in Afghanistan.