Understanding Combat Stress What is Combat Stress? Combat stress is a term that’s thrown around a lot, but let’s break it down. It refers to the physical and emotional reactions to the intense stress of…
Trauma healing through faith and prayer
Understanding Trauma and Its Effects What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply distressing experience, often leaving emotional and psychological scars that can affect us long after the event itself. I remember when I first realized…
Spirit-Led Support: Veterans and Community Healing
Creating Safe Spaces for Healing Understanding the Need for Safe Spaces When it comes to healing, one of the first things I’ve learned is that a safe space can make all the difference. Safe spaces…
Why PTSD and Depression Are Linked for Veterans
Understanding PTSD and Its Symptoms What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is something that many veterans struggle with after their military service. It’s not just a bad memory; it can leave a person feeling…
Veterans and Resilience: Thriving Beyond Service with Biblical…
Embracing the Journey of Transition Understanding the Shift Transitioning from military service to civilian life is like standing on the edge of a cliff—exciting yet terrifying. I remember the day I put down my uniform…
Calming the Storm: Veterans and Spiritual Peace
Understanding the Spiritual Journey The Call to Reflect For many veterans, the spiritual journey begins with a call to reflection. After returning from service, I found myself grappling with complex emotions and experiences. The chaos…
The Real Impact of PTSD and Anger Management…
Understanding PTSD in Veterans What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that comes after someone has experienced a traumatic event. For veterans, this can mean anything from combat situations to witnessing…
Veterans and Family: Navigating PTSD Together Through Faith
Understanding PTSD in Veterans and Families What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is something that many of us have heard about, but it often gets misrepresented or oversimplified. When I first learned about…
The Healing Power of Prayer: Veterans and PTSD
Understanding PTSD in Veterans What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that’s triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For veterans, this could stem from combat…