Tag Archives: ptsd
NOTICING SIGNS THAT WERE DIFFERENT
Stories heal. Cameron shares more with us today in Episode 2: NOTICING SIGNS THAT WERE DIFFERENT “Telling and listening to stories is the way we make sense of our lives. That natural tendency may have the potential to alter behavior and improve health.” – Dr. Thomas K. Houston
CAMERON’S STORY
Cameron’s Story – Episode 1 “Telling and listening to stories is the way we make sense of our lives. That natural tendency may have the potential to alter behavior and improve health.” – Dr. Thomas K. Houston
THE FLYING GUINEA PIG – MASSAGE
A Lump of Pain by Scott Lee When Travis Martin, president of the Military Experience and the Arts, contacted me about an organization called Serve the Warrior that sets up alternative healing treatments for veterans in their hometowns for free or reduced cost, I was definitely interested. As a Veteran of the First Gulf War and a driver for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for our brigade, I witnessed over 20,000 enemy lives taken in the 100 Hour Ground War. On this mission, I led the battle tanks into position and watched them dispatch the opposition tanks, turrets flipping end over end from our new armored piercing rounds. It was a four-day orgy of death that received little coverage in the press. In 2005, I was living in a small town in Kentucky far away from everyone I knew. Stuck … Continue reading
Blessing of the Animals
Serve the Warrior and Lend a Paw at last weekend’s Blessing of the Animals event. Thanks Adiva for having us! Thanks to Lend a Paw for being part of it! Since 2005, Lend a Paw has been committed to enhancing the lives of individuals experiencing physical, mental, emotional or life challenges by providing social and therapy dogs to offer assistance, warmth, compassion, unconditional love and a healing environment.
THE FLYING GUINEA PIG – GENTLE YOGA – PART 3
Supported, Grounded, and Stable – Part Three of Three by Megan Cederbaum Please read Part One and Part Two to understand where this picks up: After class, I can definitely say I felt as if I were on “cloud nine!” Even though some aspects of the class were challenging, that’s what made it all work for me as well. If I’d already known all of the poses and what to do, it wouldn’t have been such a new and rewarding experience. As the others were leaving, I spoke with Kathy and told her how much I enjoyed my first yoga class. She gave me a little more insight on Gentle Yoga and told me to come back to try all the different classes the studio offers. Walking out, I felt like a whole new person: relaxed, at ease, and ready … Continue reading
THE FLYING GUINEA PIG – GENTLE YOGA – PART 2
Supported, Grounded, and Stable – Part Two of Three by Megan Cederbaum Please read Part One to understand where this picks up: The instructor, Kathy Jamison, was extremely inviting and personable; I immediately liked her. Kathy has a warm and gentle voice, which I found very relaxing. Before class actually began, she asked if anyone was new and I raised my hand. All eyes were on me now! I introduced myself and explained why I was here; each person seemed happy that I’d be sharing my experience with Vets through STW and this blog. Class began and Kathy taught everything one step at a time. She was very helpful in making sure I knew how to do all the poses (asana in Sanskrit) safely. In the Gentle class, we practiced a lot of the same postures that are done … Continue reading
THE FLYING GUINEA PIG – GENTLE YOGA – PART 1
Supported, Grounded, and Stable – Part One of Three by Megan Cederbaum My name is Megan Cederbaum, I’m from Connecticut, and I just graduated from Roger Williams University. I’ve always had a passion for helping people, much like the people at Serve the Warrior (STW), and I’m currently an STW intern. My experience so far has been amazing; I learn new things everyday. When I was offered the opportunity to sample a healing treatment and share my experiences in this blog, I was more than ready! I’ve heard endless testimonials about the everyday benefits of yoga from friends and family, so I decided to give it a try. Having never attended a yoga class before, I was also a bit apprehensive, but I realized those feelings were part of all the uncertainty in my life since graduating. I needed … Continue reading
STW Team Member Receives Scholarship
STW Director of Veteran Outreach Sarah Eggers is the Beatrice Stern 2013 scholarship recipient! Congratulations Sarah! We are so happy for you. “Each year, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services awards a $5,000 Beatrice Stern Intern Scholarship to outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree in social work or psychology that are interning at the agency. In keeping with our mission and Bea’s wishes, the scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to advocating for the disenfranchised, giving back to communities in need and erasing the stigma associated with brain disorders.”
Happy Veterans Day!
We honor all of our Veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service. Your choosing to serve has impacted every single one of our lives. We at STW stand in support ready to return the favor. What can we, America, do for you?
How Many EFT Sessions Do I Need?
See more clearly. Begin taking down the trees. Patti Penn, Founder of Pause in Joy, speaks about EFT.
