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Fred Tittle, Chaplain
How Clinicians Can Help Returning Vets San Francisco ~ Friday, October 17, 2008 ~ 1:00pm-4:00pm Fred Tittle is a former US Marine who has served as a chaplain for the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, Stanford University Hospital, and in the community. According to Chaplain Tittle, “When patients are discharge-eligible they will be considered fit for duty or independently sufficient to recuperate in their own surroundings; however, they require an aftercare plan that provides referrals to community agencies friendly to combat veterans ... After injury and hospitalization veterans are discharged with self-care instructions and a rehabilitation regimen, yet most are not cognitively skilled at articulating their plans or concerns for their life after hospitalization and ultimate discharge from the military.” In order to help these veterans, Chaplain Tittle works with others to assist them with employment and coping skills as they prepare to transition to communities after being hospitalized as a result of injuries sustained on active duty. Professionals experienced in psychology, social work, conflict resolution, and chaplaincy are much-needed, and Chaplain Tittle will describe ways in which clincians can get involved and help. In addition, Chaplain Tittle will be accompanied in this workshop by some of the Vets and family members he has worked with. Together they will articulate what support they would liked to have had on returning to the community, and what can be done to improve support systems in the future. |
