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How Tibetan Singing Bowls Helped a Group of Veterans; This “Keeper of Stories” Tells Us
By Charli Prather, MSW LCSW OSW-C Aka: Military Zen Mom As a therapist who specializes in deployment and also oncology, I find myself in the position of being the Keeper of Stories. Week after week, warrior after warrior and widow after … Continue reading
Fido Just May be Your Best Treatment for Relieving PTSD Symptoms
By Christine Leccese The benefits of having an animal in your life go deeper than companionship. Research shows that people with dogs experience lower levels of stress hormones and higher levels of serotonin (feel-good chemicals) after 15 minutes of petting … Continue reading
Can a Ping Pong Paddle Relieve PTSD Symptoms? Some Vets Think So
By Adrian Zupp You may have heard of “Ping Pong Diplomacy” and how it began the diplomatic thaw between the U.S. and China in the early ’70s. Well the game with the little white ball has returned in a whole … Continue reading
Fishing is More Than Just a Relaxing Pastime; It Can Help With PTSD Symptoms
By Adrian Zupp Fishing has a pretty good rep as a relaxing pastime, but it actually goes a lot further than that – and many vets are reaping the advantages. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and general anxiety disorder (GAD) … Continue reading
Recognizing and managing PTSD
By Christine Leccese As part of improving your mental health, it’s important to know the different kinds of common mental health disorders that people encounter. One of those conditions is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s likely that you know someone … Continue reading
What You Can Do to Encourage Your Service Member or Veteran to Access Mental Health Care Services
This time of year, we often visit friends and family who we only see occasionally and we may be surprised at their condition. For the family of a struggling veteran, this can be especially difficult if that veteran doesn’t want to … Continue reading
Looking for Education, Support and Help With PTSD Syptoms? Look No Further Than Your Pocket
Experts know a lot about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how people can manage the condition. They’ve put much of that knowledge into the mobile application ‘PTSD Coach.’ The app won an award for innovation in the advancement of telemedicine … Continue reading
Address PTSD Symptoms With Your Mobile Phone
Prolonged Exposure (PE) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD that helps you decrease distress about your trauma. PE has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. PE Coach is a mobile application (mobile app) for … Continue reading
‘LifeArmor’ Mobile App Puts Coping Tools at Your Fingertips
By Robyn Mincher Sure, a wrench and hammer are handy to keep around, but how about a “Gratitude Letter” or a “Perspective Change” tool? For those returning from deployment with common post-deployment issues, these interactive tools available on a new … Continue reading
Counselor Teaches Marine Corps Drill Instructors About Stress and Mental Health Warning Signs
By Marjorie Morrison A few weeks ago, my best friend called me at 7 am. Although we talk almost every day, it was unusual for her to call so early, so my heart skipped a beat when I picked up … Continue reading