Military and EMS
Support and Education through Mental Health Coaching and Psychoeducation
Getting through the Symptoms of PTSD -depression- grief - anxiety - sleep problems and more
How our Sessions Work
Active military or emergency medical service can often lead to emotional and mental stress
Because natural disasters, combat exposure and other violent events can lead to PTSD, veterans, active-duty military members and EMS workers are at high risk.
Initial Appointment
- Complete assessment of your health and medical history along with your current lifestyle
- Complete screening paperwork as needed
- Outline and define specific personal goals, concerns, questions, and areas needing support.
Future Appointments:
- Check in how week has been
- Assessment of goal-meeting progress
- Insight, inspiration, support and accountability to help you feel your best, physically and emotionally.
- Addressing any challenges or problem areas,
- Tapping into relaxation methods and coping strategies to help you to stay motivated and inspired
- Practicing several mind-body techniques such mindfulness, imagery, and emotional regulation
- Learn how Mindfulness helps tame the body’s trauma response
After Each Appointment:
You will receive detailed appointment notes including recommended action steps, resources, and informational handouts via email.
All programs are completely customized to meet your goals, unique needs and personal preferences.
Brain Based Approaches
Humanistic and Mindfulness Healing Methods:
Humanistic therapy works on the goal of living your most fulfilling life, largely by enabling you to be your true self. You’ll spend time exploring ways to grow and increase self-acceptance along with discussing the issues you’re dealing with.
Another important principle in humanistic therapy is unconditional positive regard. It can be useful for addressing:
- self-esteem issues
- difficulty coping with chronic health concerns
- effects of trauma
- depression
- relationship issues
- substance use disorder
- feelings of worthlessness
Biopsychosocial Model
The biological component of the bio psychosocial model seeks to understand how the cause of the illness stems from the functioning of the individual's body.
The psychological component looks for potential psychological causes for a health problem such as impulse-control issues, emotional turmoil/dysregulation, and negative thinking.
The social component, investigates how different social factors such as socioeconomic status, culture, poverty, technology, and religion can influence health
Additional Resources
Many organizations and websites are dedicated to helping veterans with PTSD. Here are just a few of the options available for service members and their families.
- Wounded Warrior Project: This non-profit aims to help U.S. veterans and service members who experienced a physical or mental injury on or after September 11, 2001. Wounded Warrior Project hosts programs, promotes community, and offers help to former military navigating civilian life.
- Veterans Crisis Line: If you are a veteran in crisis, or you have a loved one who is, the Veterans Crisis Line can connect you with caring, qualified responders with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- National Center for PTSD: Also part of the VA, the National Center for PTSD provides numerous resources and information for veterans with PTSD, as well as family members and healthcare providers.
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