This Sunday, Voice of Texas Veterans with Julia Conner turns its attention to an innovative mental health and parenting program designed specifically for military‑connected moms across Texas. The episode highlights the Parenting STAIR Study (PSTAIR) — a groundbreaking, evidence‑based therapy now available through the Cohen Clinics at Endeavors in San Antonio, Killeen, and El Paso.
In partnership with the Cohen Veterans Network, the Texas Veterans Commission is helping connect moms to this unique opportunity aimed at strengthening emotional well‑being, improving parent‑child relationships, and supporting family resilience.
A Program Built for Military Life
Military families often navigate stressors that others may never experience — relocations, deployments, reintegration, and the emotional weight that comes with service. PSTAIR was created with those realities in mind.
The program offers individual therapy tailored to moms who may be coping with:
- Overwhelm
- Distress
- Anger
- The lingering effects of difficult or traumatic events
Whether the mother is a veteran herself or the spouse of one, PSTAIR provides tools to help her regain balance, confidence, and connection.
What Moms Can Gain from PSTAIR
The Parenting STAIR Study focuses on both personal healing and strengthening family dynamics. Participants can expect support in:
- Reducing stress and improving mental health, including symptoms related to PTSD, depression, and anxiety
- Learning practical strategies for managing strong emotions and everyday parenting challenges
- Supporting improvements in their children’s behavior and emotional well‑being
- Deepening the parent‑child bond through guided, evidence‑based techniques
These benefits reflect the program’s dual mission: helping moms feel better and helping families thrive.
Flexible, Accessible Participation
The study is designed to meet the needs of busy military families. Participation includes:
- Targeted, individualized treatment sessions over approximately 3–4 months
- In‑person or virtual options, available in English or Spanish
- Compensation of up to $165 in Amazon gift cards for completing study activities
This flexibility ensures that moms can engage in care in a way that fits their schedules and comfort levels.
How to Get Involved
Moms interested in learning more or connecting with the PSTAIR team can visit the Study Recruitment page for details and contact information. The Parenting STAIR Study listing on the Texas Veterans Commission website provides additional background and links to the program’s coordinators .
Why This Matters
Sunday’s episode underscores a powerful truth: when military‑connected moms receive the support they need, the entire family benefits. By spotlighting PSTAIR, Voice of Texas Veterans continues its mission of elevating resources that strengthen Texas veterans, spouses, and children.
Tune in this weekend as Julia Conner shares how this program is changing lives — one family at a time.
