The Military-to-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO) Research Forums resume next week. These monthly teleconferences share research, data, and best practices to improve the transition experience of service members and veterans. Forums are approved by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credits. Please feel free to forward this announcement to interested colleagues.
We are honored to welcome Nancy Sherman, Ph.D., as our speaker.
Forum Date & Time
Thursday, December 4, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Topic: Moral Injury
Meeting Access
Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16121670761?pwd=aUxuWEVaRjVlbUVXQmY4dHVGQ3pDUT09&omn=1602137063
Password: Forum
Meeting ID: 161 2167 0761
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Program Description
“Moral injury” has become increasingly recognized in research, clinical practice, and public discussion as a psychological and ethical wound distinct from fear-based PTSD. Many service members experience profound moral conflict, responsibility, and emotional strain tied to military training, deployments, and service. Dr. Sherman will explore the philosophical, psychological, and ethical dimensions of moral trauma, followed by discussion.
Presenter
Nancy Sherman, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, with an affiliate appointment at Georgetown Law. A New York Times Notable Author, her works include Stoic Wisdom, Afterwar, The Untold War, Stoic Warriors, Making a Necessity of Virtue, and The Fabric of Character. Her research spans ancient ethics, military ethics, moral injury, and the moral psychology of war. She has held the inaugural Distinguished Chair in Ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy, consulted widely on military mental health, published broadly in major media, delivered numerous keynote lectures, and received extensive fellowships and honors.
Research link: www.nancysherman.com
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