More U.S. Veterans Have Committed Suicide In The Last Decade Than Died In The Vietnam War
Since 2008, more than 60,000 U.S. veterans have taken their own lives, with more than half of those deaths via firearms.When soldiers return home from war, they may feel that the worst is over. They made it back alive and are now free from the fear of dying in combat. The reality, however, is much […]
Stories of healing with Derek Sienko
Stories of Healing Published on February 25, 2020 Moderator: Derek Sienko, M.A. in Military Psychology (candidate), BSW., R.R.P., C.V.R. Derek recently had an opportunity to sit down with two recent TSRP participants. Their powerful story explores the complex relationships that exist in our program and how scary and empowering they can ultimately be. Each dive […]
Assertive Communication
It can be difficult to understand the nuances of communication and express our point of view in a manner in which we feel heard. This is because our thoughts and emotions can get in the way of effective communication. It can be easy to get things wrong, misunderstand what others are saying or react to […]
Avoidance & Exposure
Avoidance is a normal response to a traumatic event and is one of the 3 main categories of a PTSD diagnosis. When you experience trauma, you do not want to relive that painful experience again so we do everything in our power to avoid any reminders of that pain. Symptoms of numbing/avoidance include: loss of […]