5 Reasons Why Veterans Need Each Other to Heal from Combat Trauma
According to research provided by the VA, 50-60% of all people will experience a traumatic event at some point in life. In addition, 7-8% will suffer from PTSD, and about 20% will live with chronic pain. For Veterans returning home from duty with a variety of physical and mental traumas, this means more people are experiencing some form […]
A Message of Support
The news coming from Afghanistan has caused Veterans and their families some tremendous heartbreak and a flood of emotions. Our Nation’s Veterans have sacrificed life and limb during the war in Afghanistan. Witnessing the current events unfold in Afghanistan has led many Veterans and Family members through a variety of emotions including sadness, guilt, and […]
Why You Need Empathy to Help People Heal From Trauma
Have you ever tried to open up to a friend or family member about something terrible going on in your life? Did they respond to the end of your story with any of the following: “Well, that sucks.” “I’m really sorry that happened to you.” “But the good news is that . . .” “At […]
PTSD Awareness Month
June is National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. In 2010, the US Senate officially designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was expanded to the entire month of June in 2014 intending to raise public awareness and reduce stigma. About 8 percent of the population will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]
Three Ways Your Diet May Be Affecting How You Feel
What if your diet is keeping you from getting better? Most of us are pretty comfortable with the idea that what we eat affects our weight and long-term health, but a growing body of research shows that food can have a much more immediate impact on how we feel. Just like professional athletes and bodybuilders […]
A Letter from the Developer of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Laney Rosenzweig, MS LMFT
I wanted to write to acknowledge how happy I am that the Operation Red Wings Program utilizes the therapy I developed called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I created ART in 2008 and we have trained thousands of therapists including those at Walter Reed, Fort Belvoir, Fort Hood, Fort Stewart and other bases. We have trained […]
Wounded Warrior – A Poem By a Retreat Attendee Toinette Ishee
I attended the Operation Red Wings Foundation PTSD program in Texas. It is a great program that helped me learn some coping skills. I would highly recommend Operation Red Wings Foundation if you are dealing with PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma. They have excellent staff ready to assist you in whatever you need. I am […]
PTSD: What It Is and How You Got It
Operation Red Wings Foundation has served hundreds of military families who have been affected by combat trauma. We’ve heard a lot of tough questions about PTSD, like: “I’m a strong person. How did this happen to me?“ “They knew they would see combat when they enlisted. What’s their problem?“ “I feel like my brain has […]
iRest for Traumatic Brain Injury
Leah’s passion in life is helping others find true health and wellness. She is a 200 RYT, currently finishing her 500-hour advanced training with a focus on trauma-informed therapeutic yoga and meditation practices. She is iRest level 1 certified and has been leading this type of practice for several years now. She has a bachelor’s […]
Helping Someone Who May Be at Risk for Suicide
If you or someone you love is in danger now, dial 911 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or, for veterans, https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Despite the frequency in which we hear about suicide, especially in the veteran community, suicide is not a normal response to mental health issues. It is a serious problem, but there’s good news: it can be […]
