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Beyond the Battlefield returns with the final episode of the year. This conversation explores one of the most significant milestones in the military journey: the transition from military-to-civilian life. How can research, collaboration, and evidence-informed supports help military personnel, Veterans, and their families navigate this important transition?
Episode 5: Navigating Purpose and Identity in Military-to-Civilian Transition explores the complexities of military-to-civilian transition, from identity and purpose to health, employment, family support, and community reintegration. Through research, lived experience, and practical perspectives, the conversation examines how evidence-informed policies, programs, and partnerships can contribute to more successful transition outcomes.
Hosted by Dr. Stéphanie Bélanger, CD, Associate Scientific Director at CIMVHR, this episode brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience to explore one of the most important stages in the military journey. While the conversation is presented in French, English subtitles are available so everyone can follow along. This episode reflects CIMVHR’s commitment to sharing military, Veteran, and family health research with audiences in both of Canada’s official languages.
Featured participants include:
- BGen Serge Ménard, MSM, CD, Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group
- Anaïs Lacasse, PhD, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Myriam Dutour, T.S., Military Family Resource Centre – Montréal Region
- MGen (Ret’d) Marc Bilodeau, MD, Santé Québec Outaouais
- LGen (Ret’d) Lise Bourgon
Together, they discuss:
- The complexities of military-to-civilian transition
- Identity, purpose, and belonging after military service
- Navigating health, benefits, and support systems
- Employment pathways and career development
- How research is helping strengthen transition outcomes for military personnel, Veterans, and their families
