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…
Support for families of PTSD veterans
Understanding PTSD in Veterans What is PTSD? Okay, so here’s the deal. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is something that can really shake up a veteran's life. It usually stems from traumatic experiences that a…
Effects of PTSD on veteran families
Emotional Impact Understanding Trauma When a veteran returns home after experiencing the turmoil of war, it's like bringing back an invisible backpack filled with heavy stones. These stones represent the trauma and emotions that can…
Healing broken military families
Understanding the Strain of Military Life Recognizing the Challenges As someone who has navigated the complexities of military life, I can tell you that it's not just the service members who feel the weight of…
Restoring families after military trauma
Understanding Military Trauma What is Military Trauma? Military trauma often goes beyond what you might traditionally think of as a "trauma." It's not just about physical injuries but encompasses psychological impacts, too. When our service…
Addressing bitterness in military families
Understanding Root Causes Identifying Emotional Triggers Throughout my experience working with military families, I've seen that bitterness often sprouts from deep-rooted emotional triggers. Whether it's the frequent relocations or the long separations, these triggers can…