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Art Therapy
Therapies Art Therapy – Visual, Performing, Written Art Therapy is a powerful method of expression. It is one way that many veterans and families are finding that may offer great benefit in dealing with challenges and many times, has the … Continue reading
Transportation
Transportation Air Compassion for Veterans – www.aircompassionforveterans.org Wounded warriors and their families are provided FREE medically related flights. Hope for the Warriors – http://hopeforthewarriors.org/immneeds.html Hope For The Warriors® works daily with wounded service members, their families, and families of the … Continue reading
South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA Women of War Project – http://www.communityvisn.org A collaborative community project that provides shelter for women veterans.
Privacy Policy
Privacy and Security The information at this Web site is based on knowledge and data from Veterans’ Families United Foundation (VFU). Care has been taken in preparing this information. The information is believed to be accurate. However, no warranty, expressed … Continue reading
Physical Symptoms
Physical Symptoms (Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Headaches Stomach problems Changes in breathing patterns (i.e. shortness of breath) Lack of energy OR Sometimes being very active and over-energetic Sleep problems Feeling of emotional pain that you … Continue reading
Psychological Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms (Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Mood swings Memory problems Addiction/Self Medication Loss of personal hygiene/housekeeping Risk taking behavior Isolation Depression (thinking “what’s the point”) Paranoid thoughts PTSD symptoms usually do not begin to surface … Continue reading
Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems (Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Insomnia (not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep) Having nightmares Waking up covered in sweat Kicking during sleep Constantly waking up and falling back asleep, possibly due … Continue reading
