Patient Advocacy Program http://www.va.gov/health/patientadvocate/ PTSD therapist within the VA first requires training and license as a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, psychologist, clinical social worker, or master's level clinician as described above. Right! May want to consider changing how they are trained and accountability of their actions and lack of!!!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Veteran Rescue, as a non-profit, doing good work, needs your support! As do the veterans!
Team
Meet the Veteran Rescue Team eager to help you in whichever way they can.
ALL VOLUNTEERS: NONE COMPENSATED
Christi “Wildcat” Hubbard:
christi@veteranrescue.orgFor all in kind donations, please contact us beforehand if you would like to know specific items needed, available space (in terms of large office or pet supplies), or information on transportation and delivery.
We also take monetary donations. Please see the Donations Made Easy page, use the recurring donation buttons on the side or contact us for more options.
For all that you donate to Veteran Rescue, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Every donation is a sign that you care and that you are here to support not only Veteran Rescue, but the animals we take care of and the Veterans we work with. Let us show that we care about what you have done for us, by continuing to provide high quality care and love to the people and pets we encounter daily.
Thank you,
Everyone at Veteran Rescue
Owner at Animal Rescue & Veteran Support Services, Corp. © (Veteran Rescue)® “A Warrior’s Sanctuary.”
Owner at Wildcat’s Sanctuary and Ranch, Corp. © “Ask For The Best, Ask For Wildcat!”
Owner at Home For Heroes ® is a registered trademark of Home For Heroes Productions, LLC.© “United We Stand, Divided We Fail.”
Owner at For Love of Books, Corp. © ” Where your imagination reigns.”
Executive Director
Ms. Hubbard was raised on a small ten acre farm in the woods of Brooksville, Florida, with lots of animals. She’s actively cared for a variety of pets since she was a small child. These early experiences impacted her in a profound way. Later, she noticed a distinct lack of animal care in her area when owners traveled on vacation. The owners often boarded their pets with a vet, typically in cages. Wildcat asked, “Who wants to stay in a cage all day?” The answer – No one!She has handled horses, rabbits, ferrets, cats, dogs, birds, hamsters and gerbils. Years ago, Christi discovered an ability to catch and hold any animal whether feral or domestic, regardless of bites and claws. She’s also hand raised animal babies that were abandoned, sick or just taken too soon from their mother to ensure their health and well being. Her love of animals is partially the reason she earned the moniker “Wildcat”. She also showed the tenacity of a wild cat in her fighting techniques during her police academy training, so “Wildcat” was a natural fit.
Throughout her adult life, Ms. Hubbard has gained a lot of different understanding through a lot of diverse work experiences. Ms. Hubbard has worked in Law Enforcement, and has two associates degree, one in Law Enforcement and the other in Criminology. She has earned multiple certificates and gathered a long line of military connections, which include her dad, a Marine, her nephew in the Air Force, a cousin and brother in law both in the Army. A father in law also retired from the Navy. Wildcat Hubbard worked for three years for the local Sheriffs office. For fifteen years, she worked as a receptionist, then two years as a teller. After that, she spent five years in security. She’s also done house and pet sitting and volunteering. She used to work for Waldenbooks as Keyholder, Book Seller, and Assistant Manager fill in for over 2 years.
Ms. Hubbard’s love of books has been evident throughout her life, through her experience in working in bookstores and a collection of books contained within her non-profit that spans over 6,000 titles. It wasn’t until after she published her own books, Helpful Tips for Any Type of Business and Helpful Tips for Any Type of Business Part II: The expanded Edition that For Love of Books became a solid idea.
For Love of Books plans on opening a brick and mortar shop and for now, the only titles available are a limited selection. However, joining our mailing list will keep you up to date with the latest news on For Love of Books and any new arrivals. http://forloveofbooks.com/
WILLIAMSON, JAMES M Florida
jamie@veteranrescue.org
Colonel, Retired Jamie Williamson has enjoyed a successful military
career spanning thirty-three years. A native of Delaware and graduate of
University of Delaware’s ROTC program, he was commissioned a Lieutenant
of Infantry in 1982. Williamson served as a rifle platoon leader and
Executive Officer in the 1/36 INF Germany and then as a Company
Commander in the 2/505 PIR, 82d Airborne Division in North Carolina.
1988 Williamson volunteered for Special Forces. Graduating the Special
Forces Qualification Course in 1989, Williamson went on to serve as a
Detachment Commander on an ODA in 10th Special Forces Group
(ABN). He was subsequently assigned as Group Plans Officer and Special
Projects in the Gulf War and subsequent humanitarian actions in
Southwest Asia before leaving active duty as a Captain for the private
sector in 1992.
Williamson remained an active reservist in a variety of Special
Forces joint and combined assignments at NATO, SOCCENT, USSOCOM, and
other special operations units. Assignments have included A/3/11 SFG(A),
SOCCENT J-5 Plans (Special Activities), US Special Operations Command
(SOCOM) Counter Narco Terrorism Officer, J3X and J2X Counter
Intelligence, A Squadron Commander, Joint Support Activity (JSA), and
most recently, as Deputy Commander, Joint Operations Support Element
(JOSE). He has an extensive background in surveillance, counter
surveillance, operational intelligence and source operations.
He is a combat veteran of several conflicts and has served in the US
and overseas to include Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and other
overseas locations. He retired in June 2012.
Mr. Williamson holds a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Delaware
with a major in Political Science. He holds a Master’s Degree in
Government Contracting from George Washington University. He is a
graduate of the US Army Command & General Staff College. He is a
member of the Special Forces Association (SFA) and the Association For
Intelligence Officers (AFIO).
jamiew@gemcorp.us 813.960.0455 office 813.205.1576 cell
jamie18A Skype
GEM Corporate Bio & Capabilities
Global Executive Management, Inc., GEM,
is a Florida Subchapter S corporation and a Veteran Owned Small
Business. GEM is pending its Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Business status. GEM has operated successfully and profitably since
August 2002 serving private industry and the US Department of Defense.
GEM provides innovative solutions custom tailored to meet the dynamic
needs of our customers. We support the focused training and operational
requirements of US Special Operations Forces and the Intelligence
Community. GEM’s core competencies include Business Development
Consulting, Temporary Personnel Services (SMEs), Training, Foreign
Language Services, and IT & Cyber Security, Architecture &
Engineering (A&E) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Services. GEM is an ideal business partner as a small business prime or
as a subcontractor. Our depth of experience delivers professional
results to the US government and military as well as private industry.
JACK PAGANO, Florida
VP Production
jack@veteranrescue.org
jackp1957@gmail.com
For almost 6 years Jack has been in the Afghanistan fight- training,
mentoring and advising in all facets of Broadcasting and Strategic
Communications. He worked with President Karzai’s office, the US
Embassy in Afghanistan and for Gen John Allen at ISAF. While at ISAF
he produced “Game Changing” video overviews and strategic
communications work concerning Security Force Assistance (SFA) and
Insider Threat (IT) solutions. This work is saving lives everyday.
He was also a key member in building and developing Afghanistan’s
Government Media and Information Center (GMIC) in its vital mission to
prepare a generation of Afghan media managers with the skills needed to
deliver messages of peace and stability in the war torn country of
Afghanistan. He has trained more than 3-hundred Afghans in the art of
communications. Jack has 3 decades plus of civilian, military and
documentary broadcasting experience. He has produced powerful video
work for Former Secretary of State GEN Colin Powell, Oliver North and
President’s Bush and Clinton.
Jack is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive hands-on
overseas, called back to active duty experience in: Desert Storm,
Bosnia, Kosovo and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jack’s commercial
broadcasting experience includes stints as a Pentagon Correspondent and
Producer for FOX News, Executive Producer at FOX Dallas, Texas, and
Prepro Producer/Supervisor at WSVN Miami, Florida. In 2005, Jack was a
coordinating producer and videographer for Nick and Jessica Simpson’s
2-hour ABC TV special, “TOUR OF DUTY.” During that special Jack shot
and edited a music video that aired worldwide. And in 2006, Jack shot,
edited, and produced with two Iraqi advisors a dynamic music video,
“Baghdad My Love” a number one music video for almost a year. The music
video was part of the successful GEN David Petraeus “Surge” initiative.
Jack’s broadcasting career began as an NBC Page in New York. He
continues to seek out work that will inspire, educate, and empower
audiences everywhere. Jack Pagano is an award-winning producer who
creates impassioned productions.
“…No one wants peace more than a soldier, but no one wants to be tested more than a soldier…”
Christian Tujo, Oregon VP
Christian has over 14 years experience as a Registered Investment
Advisor and Registered Securities Principal. He holds a Master’s Degree
in Finance from Golden Gate University 1998 and a Bachelors in
Economics from Virginia Military Institute 1994. He established and
managed two Independent Financial Services Branches for Raymond James
Financial and LPL Financial. As a Branch Manager, Christian managed
over 200 private and corporate accounts with assets in excess of $50M.
He crafted investment strategies including securities, insurance,
pension plans, and real estate assets. Christian has served as a
Financial Advisor at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Royal Bank of
Canada.
Prior to his career in Financial Services, Christian served 13 years
in the Air Force as a commissioned officer, being honorable discharged
at the Rank of Major. Christian led the Department of Defense mandated
Tri-annual review of contract obligations valued at over $150M. He
commanded the 16th Expeditionary Support Squadron located at
Rhein-Main AB Germany where he directed all phases of NATO stabilization
force training for over 1,000 military personnel. He also served as a
Program Manager for Space and Weather Systems valued at over $70M.
Christian was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his
work with Base-wide Blood Drives at Nellis Air Force Base. After
completing his military obligations, Christian returned to his hometown
of Portland Oregon.
Christian is an avid Masters Swimmer and was awarded All-American for
his long distance swimming achievements including National
Championships in the 10,000 Meter and 2 mile Cable Swims. Christian has
completed several open water swims including a 10,000 meter race in
Sitka Alaska and the 11 mile Bridge Swim in the Willamette River.
Christian is a member of the Central Oregon Masters Swim Team, where he
competes annually in Local, State and National Championship swim meets.
He also serves as a USA Swimming Official.
Oregon Ranch Location Opening Up
Christian Tujo is teaming up with Christi “Wildcat” Hubbard to
bring the Veteran Rescue Mission to Oregon. Veteran Rescue is a 501c3
nonprofit to use animal assisted therapy to assist veterans in their
rehabilitation and reorientation through various services. My service
will be the establishment of an animal rescue ranch here in Central
Oregon. This facility will also board animals of dislocated Active Duty
Personnel who are in deployment status with no place for a pet to stay.
So many Veterans in Oregon will turn down opportunities to leave the
streets because their animals are not allowed into low income housing
projects. Not anymore! If someone decides to defend this country their
loving animals will be defended as well! I’m in the process of acquiring
a Ranch here in Central Oregon for this purpose for Veteran Rescue with
the Slogan of “A Warrior’s Sanctuary”.
Trey
Matthew Ragan Green, III “Trey”, Louisianna
EXPERIENCE:
Veteran Naval Officer with extensive experience in training,
planning, and development with a solid background in science and
interaction with foreign, state, and local law enforcement agencies as
well as Safety Officer and HAZMAT training.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Experienced government advisor and seasoned liaison between multiple
foreign and domestic government agencies and officials. More than twelve
years experience in forensic laboratory management and implementation
and enforcement of ISO Quality assurance standards. Proficient public
speaker with strong written and oral communication skills.
SKILLS:
• More than thirteen (13) years of laboratory and teaching experience in forensic chemistry
• More than thirteen (13) years of experience in forensic laboratory management
• Experienced public speaker
• Adept at preparing and giving formal presentations, classes, and briefings
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Experience in liaising with multiple foreign and domestic government agencies and officials
• Extensive training and experience in the implementation of ISO quality assurance standards
• Trained as a HAZMAT technician and Site Safety Officer
• Proficient with Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, and Excel
• Intermediate verbal and written proficiency in German
• Some verbal and written proficiency in Arabic
Specialties: Teaching, Training
Public Speaking
Project and Program Management, Leadership
Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science
Contracting, Procurement
Tom Cruz, Florida
Suicide Prevention Speaker and Veteran Counselor, Photographer
John Bazemore, North Carolina
˜ john.bazemore@gmail.com
I am a decorated United States Army soldier looking for an
opportunity to utilize my information technology and logistics skill
sets. I am highly motivated to transfer twenty-one years of training and
experience gained during my military career to a civilian organization.
Technical Skills
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UNITED STATES ARMY
IT Supervisor, Platoon Sergeant
- Setup hardware, software and network systems in both secure and unsecure environments.
- Implemented a database system to track procurement and stocking of day to day supplies and repair parts.
Supply Sergeant
- Managed up to 7000 items valued in excess of $51.5 million dollars.
- Responsible for the maintenance, accounting, procurement, and disposition of supplies, property, and equipment.
- Responsible for $80,000 of procurement with zero discrepancies.
Armor
- Conducted Primary Marksmanship Instruction for multiple weapon systems.
- Maintenance program supervisor and trainer for light weapon and crew serve weapon systems.
- Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas.
Technical Experience
- Built, installed, set-up, backed-up and repaired hardware and software, including virus removal
- Install/repair cabling for phone, computer and TV components
- Set-up WiFi and multi-media systems
- Experience installing: line of site antennas, networked game systems, satellite and surround sound systems
Certifications
- CompTIA A+ (2012)
- CompTIA Network + (pending)
Robeson Community College
- Anticipate graduation in May 2015 with an Associated of Applied Science degree in Business Administration
- Formed the Veterans’ Club and elected the first President of this student organization
- Active participant in TRIO
Robert Wilson
President, Total e Technologies, Military Network'
MCP, CompTIA and USDOLETA Certified N.IT.A.S. Consultant'
PH: 859.428.8163 * E-Mail: Mil-Net@outlook.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/airbornecmldragon
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Airborne247th
Total e Technologies:
e*Training e*Sourcing e*Consulting e*Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship Community of Practice
The 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Community of Practice is an online resource for stakeholders from throughout the Registered Apprenticeship system and its partners to share information and learn from your peers regarding the innovative strategies and partnerships being used to train U.S. workers. Registered Apprenticeship is a key component of our nation’s efforts to prepare American workers for successful, sustainable careers. This Community of Practice covers all things Registered Apprenticeship in industries ranging from the traditional, such as Construction and Manufacturing, to non-traditional industries using the “earn while you learn” model to train workers, including Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and other growing industries.https://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/page/about
This online community is dedicated to 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship and its members and partners sharing one goal — developing and maintaining a strong training model for all industries in need of skilled workers and for all workers and job seekers needing a leg up to a better life and long-term career.
This Community of Practice offers an easy way to find Apprenticeship resources, to speak to your peers nationwide, to access relevant training to support your efforts, and to stay engaged in the Apprenticeship community. Our success is dependent on you. To reach our goal, we need all Registered Apprenticeship stakeholders to join in the discussion and make it your community. Here you will find all kinds of information on Registered Apprenticeship including—but not limited to:
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We hope you make this your go-to resource to share information and learn from your peers on all things Registered Apprenticeship. We will continue to find ways to make it a valuable resource for you and hope to make it a robust site that helps build a Registered Apprenticeship community that has something to offer for all of our stakeholders.
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About Registered ApprenticeshipThese are tough economic times but there's never been a more exciting time for Registered Apprenticeship, the public workforce system, education and other partners to collaborate to get more Americans re-skilled and ready to compete for good-paying jobs as our nation recovers and puts people back to work.
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National Information Technology Apprenticeship System (NITAS)
Under CompTIA’s administration, NITAS, National IT Apprenticeship
System, enables employer organizations to build and develop their
workforce using the time tested principles of apprenticeship. The NITAS
program provides the methodology, infrastructure and industry skill
standards required for the planning, delivery and management of both
instructor led training (ILT), on the job learning (OJL) and
business benefit attainment which are key aspects of the apprenticeship
process.
21st Century apprenticeship system – reflects the state of the art in
apprenticeship. The system was created jointly by the U.S. Department
of Labor (DOL) and the Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA) to provide American corporations and American workers with the
benefits of high productivity and economic value through voluntary
participation in a nationally recognized and industry-validated system
of apprenticeship.
A major objective of the NITAS program is to ensure that the U.S. IT
workforce possesses the required skills and offers the necessary value
to be competitive in a global economy. B2B (Business) B2C (Consumer)
– NITAS Programs – Apprenticeship programs designed to ensure the
United States (U.S.) IT workforce maintains global competitive advantage'
– NITAS Provides * IT workforce development program for the U. S. Information Technology Industry.
* U.S. IT: Secure competitive advantage through increasing the
productivity of your IT workforce in the shortest possible period of
time.'''
Heidi-Marie Ferren, California
Ambassador
heidi@veteranrescue.org
MISS USO 2009 to Present
ACTRESS, SINGER, DANCER, WRITER, IMPERSONATOR, COMEDIAN, INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER.
Actress/ Singer
MISS USO and USO Liberty Bell · Oct 2007 to presentSing, Dance, Speak for our Brave American Soldiers and their families.
Matthew Myers, Texas
matt@veteranrescue.orgVP of IT Specialist
Web consult/Security Specialist
Dog trainer
Matthew is a programmer and designer of games through his company. He
has been interested in computers since he was young, teaching himself
hardware and programming. Matthew understands numerous programming
languages for website design and for game design and is a valuable
security specialist as well as a programmer and web designer.
Melissa Vazquez, Texas
Secretary of Board
melissa@veteranrescue.orgwebmaster@veteranrescue.org
Webmaster/Graphics designer
Office Manager, Secretary
Melissa works on the websites and graphics for the websites. She
works alongside Matthew, providing the graphics to his code. She is
experienced in Photoshop and has administrated many previous online
communities and websites. She also manages the office and carries out
many other miscellaneous duties.
Second Realm trilogy by Melissa Vazquez . The first book Shadow Assassins is available now!
Shadow Assassins is available through Createspace (print) and Kindle (ebook):
Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/4573833
Mark Myers, Floridamark@veteranrescue.org
VP of IT Specialist
Web consult/Security Specialist
Computer Techs Castle, LLC is a computer company in Lake Mary,
Florida, that serves individuals and businesses. We specialize in
computer, server, and VoIP installations, though we also offer custom
Ethernet cabling and computer repairs. In addition, we have Security
Specialists that can provide all encompassing computer security and
internet security services. With more than 15 years of experience, we
provide quality service in order to exceed your expectations. Our
customers choose us because of our affordable prices and top-of-the-line
equipment.
We will be working with: Ft. Campbell and others in
various locations throughout USA. VISN 8; Bay Pines VA; James A. Haley
Veterans Hospital; Miami VA Healthcare System; Boca Raton CBOC;
Bradenton Community Based Outpatient Clinic; Healthcare for Homeless
Veterans Miami Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic (OSAC); 3A RCS
Southeast Regional Office; Fort Lauderdale vet Center; Miami Vet Center;
Tampa Vet Center.
Coordination with Local Continuum (s) of Care
FL-500 Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee Counties; FL-501 Hillsborough
County; FL-502 Pinellas County; FL-600 Miami Dade County; FL-601 Ft.
Lauderdale Broward County; FL-605 West Palm Beach County.
Veteran Rescue non-profit - 22 VETERANS EACH DAY!! PLEASE HELP!
About PTSD & Therapy
What is PTSD?
According to Military Pathways, it is estimated that 11-20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, 10% of Gulf War Veterans, and 30% of Vietnam Veterans experience PTSD symptoms. Of the general American population 2.2% of the American population, ~ 7.7 million people, may have PTSD symptoms.
PTSD symptoms caused by witnessing or participating in a traumatic event can affect two people, standing side by side, differently. PTSD is rarely cured; it can be treated. Whether acute,’ chronic, or delayed, effective treatments can vary from wounded warrior to wounded warrior.Physical, behavioral, and/or emotional symptoms can be helped tremendously by the presence of a well trained PTSD Working Support Dog. Anxiety, panic, fear, irritability, depression, withdrawal, isolation, hyper-vigilance, loss of trust, nightmares, reoccurring flashbacks, phobias of crowds, phones, email, stores, buildings, vehicles, unfamiliar people, insomnia, fatigue, pounding heart, migraines, difficulty concentrating, paranoia, sleepwalking, suicidal thoughts, anti social behavior, suspicion, poor self esteem are but some of the symptoms where a PTSD Working Support Dog has proved useful.
From VA’s National Center For PTSD
Words from Our Experts
For PTSD Awareness Day we asked experts at the National Center for PTSD what they would tell someone about PTSD. Here is what they had to say:On trauma
- Just because someone experiences a traumatic event does not mean they have PTSD.
- Emotional responses to unexpected or life threatening events are common.
- Strong social support following a traumatic event is one of the best predictors of who does well following trauma.
- PTSD treatment can help. Getting help early can prevent problems from getting worse.
- Treatment is important for the person experiencing PTSD, yet it also helps the family and improves relationships.
- No matter how long it’s been since your trauma, there’s good reason to think that you can get better.
Learn from Others
Visit AboutFace, an online video gallery of Veterans talking about living with PTSD and how treatment turned their lives around.National Center for PTSD MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PTSD
Despite how common PTSD is, both inside and outside of the military, many myths and misperceptions about the condition persist.
Nightmares, hyper-vigilance, a feeling of always being on-edge, and the resulting short-temper and disconnection from those around you; these are just a few of the classic symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which will affect 8 percent of the American population as a whole in their lifetime. Despite how common PTSD is, both inside and outside the military, many myths and misperceptions about the condition persist. In this first of a two part series, we help separate fact from fiction.
1. PTSD isn’t real, it’s all in their heads: PTSD is a very real reaction to witnessing or experiencing trauma, and does not always develop right away, sometimes manifesting hours, days, months or years afterwards, and can re-emerge after recovery, triggered by events such as anniversaries of the trauma. It is a change to how the brain functions and how you view the world. As such, PTSD as a whole has sometimes been explained as a way in which you process the trauma, learning from it and working through it after the danger has passed and survival mode is no longer limiting your perspectives.
2. Only weak people get PTSD: False! Even the strongest of people can suffer from PTSD. Indeed, several military leaders and Medal of Honor recipients have come forward to let others know that they had PTSD and have recovered.
3. If you haven’t been wounded, then you shouldn’t have PTSD: You don’t need to have been wounded to suffer from PTSD, as it often manifests itself after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. One prime example of this was the civilians who were part of the September 11th rescue crews who developed PTSD following months of picking through rubble to locate bodies, even though they weren’t physically harmed.
4. If PTSD were real, then everyone who has experienced a trauma would have it: Not everyone who experiences or witnesses a traumatic event will suffer from PTSD, as research indicates that each individual exposed to a trauma has their own set of risk factors for potentially developing PTSD, some of which are genetics, past history of other traumas and the degree or duration of their exposure to traumatic events. It is important to emphasize here that while not all people will develop PTSD in response to a trauma; this makes it no less real or valid for those who do experience it.
If you or someone you know is or might be suffering from PTSD, don’t be afraid to reach out and make the connection. Resources from the National Directory (NRD),the Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as the Services’ wounded warrior programs: Navy Safe Harbor, Army Wounded Warrior (AW2), Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2), the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment (USMCWWR) and the USSOCOM Care Coalition can help get you started on your way to recovery. In addition, check this blog as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages for more information and tips about PTSD throughout the rest of the month. Finally, there is hope: PTSD does not and will not define you, and with some help, it is a hurdle that you can and will overcome.
MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PTSD
According to Harold Cohen, PH.DMYTH: PTSD is only seen in people with ‘weak characters€™ who are unable to cope with difficult situations in the same way that most of us do.
FACT: PTSD is a human response to markedly abnormal situations, and it involves specific chemical changes in the brain that occur in response to a person experiencing a traumatic event. Many of the symptoms of PTSD seem to be a direct result of such brain changes.
MYTH: All of us have been through frightening experiences and have a least one symptom of PTSD as a result of that experience.
FACT: Thought memories of frightening experiences may be similar to symptoms of PTSD, most persons do not have the severity of symptoms or impairment associated with PTSD. The specific brain based responses seen in PTSD differ from those seen in normal anxiety. Similarly, the experiences of normal anxiety and of PTSD are markedly different.
MYTH: Stress reactions to trauma exist, but these should not be considered as a serious medical problem.
FACT: PTSD is a medical disorder that can sometimes cause serious disability. Persons with PTSD often also have co-occurring mood, anxiety, and substance-related disorders. In addition, these people may have significant difficulty at their job, in their personal relationships or other social interactions.
http://veteranrescue.org/about-ptsd
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
A thought for the day
Arnon Katz Arnon Katz "Observe the
future, think proactive: Aim to the horizon, lead your route without
disregarding the present & obstacles"
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Documentary - State of the VAMC - How many more veterans need to die????
How many more veterans need to die??????
A Documentary on the State of the VAMC
Its documented that every day 20 veterans commit suicide...how many more need to die until we get them the medical care they need. We're researching the need for a documentary showing the hardships, and difficulty's that face our wounded comrades every day.
Tell Bob your story....lets get this number to 0.
Please send all email to: bcollinz@comcast.net : bcollinz@comcast.net
Need 1,000 vets interested in doing documentary on VAMC!!!!!
Tell us your stories!!
City in the desert-Told of a city of Vets and families in the TX or /AZ desert,,,anyone know about this let me know!!!!
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Sunday, August 23, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
"the degree of fortitude it took, and continues to take": PURPOSE FOR THIS BLOG IS TO INFORM FELLOW VETERANS...
"the degree of fortitude it took, and continues to take": PURPOSE FOR THIS BLOG IS TO INFORM FELLOW VETERANS...: VHA says on their web site (va.gov) "We want to provide you with world-class veteran customer service and this is just one...
Monday, August 03, 2015
"opined directly CTS (akaPTSD) the VA is both ignorant and Evil." (David, I agree with you!!) As well, "Hippocratic Oath:"First do no harm." - Right!!
Traumatic Stress (aka PTSD) - please read - offer comments
Dave Anderson, thank you for your efforts!
Combat Traumatic Stress (aka PTSD): Combat Injury not a Disorder
linkedin.com•PTSD
can affect anyone such as police, firemen, or victims that have
experienced a traumatic event such as an accident, assault, or natural
disaster. I've put much effort into being a veterans advocate to improve
awareness of combat-related...
John t the injury can happen as a result of Any Traumatic Stress not just Combat and not just to soldiers.
As I opined directly CTS(akaPTSD) the VA is both ignorant and Evil. They first drug them and then drug'm again till they're walking Zombies. The Vet then either stays stoned, stops taking the drugs and lives with PTSD or eats the gun. That's the first Evil.
Then if they get to therapy, they use EMDR which at best relives he anxiety..for awhile and has to be re-done. The next is CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in which you learn to change the "triggers" that activate the reliving of a stressor. In order to do this you have to go back into the stress...oh great! Lastly, you go to"Exposure Therapy," here after you learn some relaxation techniques you get to relive each and every stressor over and over again till you're de-sensitized to them...oh, you went through the Holocaust, hey go back and relive it again and again and again. Many Vets come out of this therapy with the stressors increased in intensity. This is the second and much worse Evil.
Solution: Have you ever watched a home movie as a child? At the end the person rewinds it so that everything and everybody moves and talks backwards...most people laugh. Hmmmmm I'll let you think about this one.
If you believe that therapy is long, painful and expensive....you're right, others believe otherwise and their right too.
Hey John, I agree!!!! You ready to read a story as to why I agree as I do with emphasis? Although you don't know who I am, I'm hopeful you'll read what I'm about about to throw up here. Just collecting my thoughts. As well, I hope you'll you will forward what I'm going to say to anyone that will listen and especially those that will possibly raise a little hell! The following may offer a little insight as to where I'm going with this....
We became 'warriors' and again, as we all know, a 'warrior' fights to death. Period! This drive, some of the earned pride stemming from the accomplishment of being a Paratrooper for example, isn't of a false pride and to this day, I personally am extremely proud of my service to this Country, I'm proud to be an American coupled with being a Patriot. I'm of the mindset that if a person can not relate to these ideals and does not give our Country (and Veterans) the respect that is due, well, I have no use for that person; a.k.a. ATTITUDE PROBLEM. This brings me to a couple of points I am going to be candid about and I know of no other way to express what I think / believe w/o just saying what I mean.
I have no interest in blowing a lot of false meaning and lies as most politicians do. We all know for the most part, politicians are not strong, lack backbone which this Country was founded on. We as veterans know first hand we can not afford the luxury of double standards when governed by UCMJ nor on the battlefield. As a warrior, we have signed that blank check, to include up and to OUR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What I find to be APPALLING, DISGUSTING, AGGRAVATING, UPSETTING, INSULTING, INFURIATING and many other gaps that can be filled in by lots of Veterans that are simply being spit on by the entity that should act according to the highest of standards, as required of us, has no accountability. Yes, the VA. You hear it and read about the despicable behavior demonstrated EACH AND EVERYDAY by the employee's of the VA, the leadership of the VA, the incompetent staff on the front line that are running a muck. NO, NOT EVERY EMPLOYEE, but I know from my personal experience over the years by VA staff, those that are supposed to be 'educated' licensed professionals that are supposed to be the 'warrior' with the dedication and loyalty we expect to be there for us as needed only to be treated at times with such disrespect and insult, anymore I understand the frustration so many fellow Veterans battle against (the VA first of all) to include personal issues we must overcome or at a minimum contend with daily.
Please see and forward the following if you don't mind.
http://freemilitarybenefits.blogspot.com/
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