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Ready 4 the Return

"Ready 4 the Return"

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A WWNetwork Integrative Care Program preparing communities for the return of their troops from active duty.

Is your community ready?

New brain research reveals the neurobiology of trauma and points to integrated approaches for treatment that include Guided Imagery, meditative practices such as tai chi, chi gong, and yoga; and “skill set therapies.” Imagery & meditative practices help to rebuild neural networks for increasing the ability to experience peace.

In light of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, July 2004, where 60-77% of returning soldiers with psychological stressors did not seek mental health services, we believe that putting this information in the hands of families can empower them to facilitate returning military personnel toward a healing path without having to surrender to the stigma attached to seeking mental health care. One key element to the healing path is re-building neural networks that counter those that were required for survival during war: hyper-vigilance and emotional detachment. This rebuilding can be facilitated by repeated listening to Guided Imagery & other meditative practices, including aerobic, physical exercise.

Considerable progress has been reported with the use of relatively new “skill set” tapping practices such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). There is new hope for healing trauma.

The WWNetwork "Ready 4 the Return" integrative care initiative includes the following programs:

Meet the Practitioners - Area CAM practitioners teach family members and healthcare providers skill sets to belay the devastating effects of PTSD.

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The Army's first study of the mental health of troops who fought in Iraq found that about one in eight reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Guard, Reserve Service Takes High Financial Toll
Morning Edition, March 15, 2005 · Forty percent of American troops in Iraq are from National Guard and Reserve units. For many, the financial sacrifices are great. Many lose the salaries they were earning in the private sector, and their families are struggling to pay bills.
Soldier's Heart
January 05, 2005
by Dan Frosch
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Mental Health Medics Help Troops Deal with Stress
June 2005 News Releases
by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
As troops in Iraq deal with stressors ranging from roadside bombs to checkpoints where it's hard to tell friend from foe, they are getting mental health support so they can remain with their units and avoid long-term problems.
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Military Family Readiness Training - Professionals from the WWN Speakers Bureau provide military family specific training on how to prepare for their soldier's return, what to expect, how to support military children, and mind/body skill sets to reduce the stress of deployment.

Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals- 5.5 CE's for RN's, 4.5 for LCSW's, LPC's in PTSD signs and symptoms, current research findings, and new best practice treatments which focus on guided imagery and hypnotherapy.

Community Readiness Presentation - Professionals from the WWN Speakers Bureau provide 1-2 hr presentations to civic groups interested in understanding the re-integration issues of returning soldiers and ways to prepare for and address their unique needs.

Goods & Services Directory - Businesses are donating goods and services to our returning veterans to assist with the practical needs of starting civilian life again. Through the generosity of Associated Travel Group we host a "Goods and Services" directory for soldiers and their families who need help with the practical needs of getting home and getting started again.

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