PTSD Archives - Lifestyle https://lifestyle.org/tag/ptsd/ Mind Body Soul Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:17:09 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://lifestyle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-logo-mark-32x32.png PTSD Archives - Lifestyle https://lifestyle.org/tag/ptsd/ 32 32 218594145 The Real Soldiers Behind the Movie https://lifestyle.org/episode/the-real-soldiers-behind-the-movie/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/?post_type=episode&p=10956 In this episode, retired MSG Chris Spence, a former Army Green Beret, recounts his experiences covertly entering Afghanistan after 9/11. The actions of his Special Forces team inspired the book "Horse Soldiers" and film "12 Strong." Spence's iconic photo of a Horse Soldier is displayed in the Smithsonian Institute and influenced "America's Response Monument" near the 9/11 Memorial. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by these heroes and their efforts to combat terrorism in Afghanistan. Join us to explore the stories of real-life heroes, learn what it was like going in on horseback into Afghanistan, the tough challenges they encountered in battling terrorism, and see how they overcame them.

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]]> 10956 Creative Vets https://lifestyle.org/episode/creative-vets/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:11:28 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/creative-vets/ We're talking about post-traumatic stress with veterans, Richard Casper and Ryan Matthews. As a Marine in Iraq, Richard Casper survived four different IED blasts that inflicted a brain injury and post-traumatic stress. He shares his personal story and the unique way he commemorated the death of his gunner and good friend, Luke Yepsen.  He found a creative way to deal with PTS and as co-founder of Creativets is helping other veterans to heal through music and art. Army veteran, author and inspirational speaker, Ryan Matthews, shares what going through the Creativets program meant to him.  He’s joined with his dog, Zeus, a Belgian Malinois. Through Zeus and his unconditional love, it taught him to connect with family, friends, and loved ones.  Ryan and Zeus recently did a TEDx Talk overcoming PTSD using dog training techniques.  He is a trainer and founder of World of Dog Training, an online dog training at worldofdogtraining.com. Free Offer: CareNotes Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Offer Description: Though this CareNotes is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNotes offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help.

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]]> We’re talking about post-traumatic stress with veterans, Richard Casper and Ryan Matthews. As a Marine in Iraq, Richard Casper survived four different IED blasts that inflicted a brain injury and post-traumatic stress. He shares his personal story and the unique way he commemorated the death of his gunner and good friend, Luke Yepsen.  He found a creative way to deal with PTS and as co-founder of Creativets is helping other veterans to heal through music and art. Army veteran, author and inspirational speaker, Ryan Matthews, shares what going through the Creativets program meant to him.  He’s joined with his dog, Zeus, a Belgian Malinois. Through Zeus and his unconditional love, it taught him to connect with family, friends, and loved ones.  Ryan and Zeus recently did a TEDx Talk overcoming PTSD using dog training techniques.  He is a trainer and founder of World of Dog Training, an online dog training at worldofdogtraining.com. Free Offer: CareNotes Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Offer Description: Though this CareNotes is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNotes offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help.

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]]> 8149 Serve & Protect https://lifestyle.org/episode/serve-protect/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 22:46:20 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/serve-protect/ We’re used to hearing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when talking about victims of rape or military veterans suffering from trauma from battle. But there is another group that regularly experiences it. Rob Michaels, the founder and CEO of Serve & Protect is here today to explain why many first respondents are dealing with PTSD. Also, joining us today is Simon Chan, a veteran that survived a traumatic incident who is now a trauma therapist. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet "Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (2) Web article "First Responders PTSD Symptoms" Offer Code: COPING-T-F-401 Offer Description: (1) Though this CareNote is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNote offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) Web article from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders  

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]]> We’re used to hearing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when talking about victims of rape or military veterans suffering from trauma from battle. But there is another group that regularly experiences it. Rob Michaels, the founder and CEO of Serve & Protect is here today to explain why many first respondents are dealing with PTSD. Also, joining us today is Simon Chan, a veteran that survived a traumatic incident who is now a trauma therapist. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet “Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (2) Web article “First Responders PTSD Symptoms” Offer Code: COPING-T-F-401 Offer Description: (1) Though this CareNote is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNote offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) Web article from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders  

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