Some military veterans report that employers are hesitant to hire them due to worries about post-traumatic stress.
So St. Leo University, 30 miles north of Tampa, is offering two free workshops to human resource professionals, mental health experts and the general public who want to learn more about “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Workplace.”
Air Force veteran and social work faculty member, Dr. Jim Whitworth, will lead both half-day workshops on the "Myths versus Reality" of veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
"The truth is is that it’s just a normal person in many cases dealing with that abnormal incident that with time and good support they can get better," Whitworth said. "And of course, they bring all these great strengths to the table as well that we know about military members that they have a high commitment to their employers in many cases and lots of attention to detail."
The workshop on Wednesday is scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and focuses on employers and businesses looking to hire veterans. The Thursday workshop is geared more for mental health professionals and also is set from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Both workshops are free but require registration. You can find details at the Saint Leo website.
