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Veterans Transition Program

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The Veterans Transition Program (VTP) is a group-based program developed at UBC by psychologists and medical experts to help men and women returning from military service transition to productive civilian life. Over 300 veterans have participated in the program to date, all of whom reported benefits. Recent and ongoing research has shown reduced trauma symptoms, decreased depression and increased self-esteem. Approximately 90% of those who complete the program move on to new career opportunities and again become productive, contributing citizens. The VTP is now delivered by the national Veterans Transition Network with research and evaluation still carried out at UBC.

Veterans Transition Program (Canada) is active in BC and nationally through the Veterans Transition Network. Besides UBC, other partners include the Royal Canadian Legion, Veteran Affairs Canada, True Patriot Love, Wounded Warriors and Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.

Veterans Transition Program Australia

Dr. Marv Westwood describes Veterans Transition Program

A War in The Mind – Veterans Transition Program

Veterans Transition Program Overview



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Project:
Veterans Transition Program
Dept/Unit:
Department of Educational Counselling and Psychology & Special Education (ECPS)
Location:
British Columbia
Timeline:
1999 – ongoing
Project Contact:
Dr. Marvin Westwood
Email:
marvin.westwood@ubc.ca
Website:
Veterans Transition Program
Veterans Transition Network


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