Therapies

Stellate Ganglion Block

Therapies Stellate Ganglion BlockStellate Ganglion Block is a relatively new therapeutic intervention for PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in response to being exposed to extreme stress, serious injury, and/or sexual trauma. The symptoms of PTSD present themselves as an … Continued

Outdoor Sports

Therapies Outdoor Sports Battlefields to Ballfields – https://www.battlefields2ballfields.org/ – Providing veterans an opportunity to integrate back into their communities through sports officiating. Project Healing Waters – https://projecthealingwaters.org/ – Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional … Continued

Essential Oils

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants that can be pure or “blends”. The oils capture the plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” Unique aromatic compounds give each essential oil its characteristic essence. Once the aromatic essence has been extracted, … Continued

Hospice and Palliative Care

Therapies Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice care includes palliative care and addresses the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as well at end of life stages. Hospice can help with such daily activities as administering medications, bathing, and dressing, but … Continued

Healing Touch

Therapies Healing Touch Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal. It is safe … Continued

Art Therapy

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 possibility … Continued

Counseling

Cohen’s Veteran Network – https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/at-a-glance/ For veterans and families in need of mental health for low to no cost. Give An Hour – www.giveanhour.org. A non-profit organization offering FREE mental health resources for military and families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. … Continued

Mental Health Resources

Anger and Irritability Management – http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/apps/aims/index.html New interactive skills building for anger and irritability developed by the VA. Cigna Stress Management Toolket – cigna.com Stress is a fact of life. It’s your mind’s and body’s response to demanding situations or events. … Continued

PTSD and TBI Resources and Treatments

Addiction Guide – http://www.addictionguide.com Comprehensive and up-to-date about various addictions. The team at addiction guide provides tools and brings awareness about types of treatment available. A Head for the Future – A TBICoE Initiative – https://health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-Health-Agency/Research-and-Development/Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Center-of-Excellence/A-Head-for-the-Future A Head for the Future … Continued

About Healing Practitioners

About Healing Practitioner’s Many of the acronyms can be confusing. Following is a brief list of acronyms and what they mean. D.O. – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is a licensed physician who practices osteopathic … Continued

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