HEALING WARRIORS PROGRAM

While PTS is event-related trauma, Interpersonal Trauma occurs between individuals. Sexual trauma and childhood trauma are examples of Interpersonal Trauma. Healing Warriors Program does not provide counseling therapy. Instead, we focus on the trauma by working with the body’s response to the trauma, for example, pain, severe anxiety, etc. This series includes individualized home self-care tools including guided imagery and tools for restoration. Healing Warriors Program recommends that clients in this series are also participating in mental health counseling support and can provide veteran resources for free or low cost care, such as the Veterans Center, the VA Chaplain office, Give an Hour, Cohen Center and more.

Options of Care for Sleep Deprivation

Sleep, and the lack of it, is one of the biggest challenges facing our Veteran and Active Duty community today. Sleep deprivation causes mental, emotional and physical fatigue and can be a serious risk factor for depression, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and other health challenges. This can impact one’s sense of hope for the future and quality of life. Healing Warriors Program provides non-narcotic sleep therapy utilizing acupuncture, craniosacral and healing touch therapies in conjunction with Belleruth Naparstek's Guided Imagery for sleep.

Approximately 15% of Vietnam war veterans have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress, and between 11 – 20 % of Post 9-11 service members. Our current cycle of repetitive deployments, with troops returning to combat some as many as 9 times, will have a lasting impact on our veteran population. Even if the individual is not in direct combat, there are many incidences of PTS due to related factors of service. Coupled with PTS is the high incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury which further compromises the service member’s resiliency in these situations. The PTS series is modeled after the very effective Scripps –Camp Pendleton study with returning combat marines.

The Healing Warriors Program Wellness and Preventive Care series will provide assistance to our 60+ veterans and their family members with health and wellness needs to improve their quality of life through non-narcotic health-related strategies and a home wellness kit including outlet guidelights for fall prevention. This program is designed to help:

Improve balance
Reduce chronic pain and neuropathy
Enhance focus and awareness
Enhance quality of life

The Client Care Navigator will provide support connecting veterans with community resources, including other nonprofits, that can assist with current needs.

This 3-session Healing Touch and Guided Imagery series is intended to support and balance the body, providing calming, grounding and improved circulation. We piloted this series in January and received such positive feedback that we decided to make this a permanent offering. Please note, if you are already receiving treatment through one of our other programs, the immune boost is already included in your care. If you are receiving treatment through VA referral, we recommend you schedule this free Immune Support with our clinic front desk.

This series consists of 12-Session Acupuncture treatment series combined with Guided Imagery for home care. It also includes appointment time with our Client Care Navigator to assist you with additional resources for adjunct needs such as mental health support, food insecurity, housing and more.

Acupuncture is commonly referred through the court systems for DWI because it decreases cravings for alcohol and drugs, reduces withdrawal systems, relieves tension and anxiety which occurs when trying to stop using alcohol and drugs, and helps with relaxation. These treatments can clear the mind, increase energy and help gain a sense of well-being.

Please note: Acupuncture is not a substitute for traditional treatments through your primary care provider, but rather best used in conjunction with 12-step programs and primary care.