Healing Warriors Program

Traveling Wall to Cheyenne

Healing Warriors Program — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:29:26 +0000

American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT), a replica of the Vietnam Wall, is coming to Cheyenne June 19-23, 2013 for display at Lion’s Park.http://www.avtt.org/

What is so very unique about this traveling wall and the associated memorials is it also pays tribute to other wars and first responders.

It is being sponsored by the Military Affairs Committee of the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce.

Watch this short video clip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJS2nfWPSwc&feature=youtu.be

Farmer Veteran Coalition

Healing Warriors Program — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:21:58 +0000

Spring is coming, and our nation’s farmers have been hard at work preparing for the planting season. The Farmer Veteran coalition has also been busy training our veterans to take their place as a new generation of farmers and food leaders. With the demand for delicious high quality fruits, vegetables, and grains, this is an exciting time to discover a career in agriculture. Check out what they do…

Grant from Newman’s Own http://newmansownfoundation.org/grantees/farmer-veteran-coalition/

http://www.farmvetco.org/

Military/Veterans & Pain

Healing Warriors Program — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:16:26 +0000

In the Face of Pain Fact Sheet:

Pain issues among active-duty military and veterans have facets that are unique to this population. Modern military medicine is unparalleled in its ability to save wounded warriors. Body armor and improved delivery of battlefield medicine have increased patient survival from wounds that were fatal in previous conflicts.

This, however, has resulted in pain management challenges for combat patients with multiple and complicated injuries. One such challenge is the need to provide pain control for potentially medically unstable warriors immediately following injury and then continuously during transport to secondary and tertiary care facilities.

Other challenges may include the management of co-morbid conditions, such as concussions, mild-traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These latter conditions require integrated approaches to clinical care that cross traditional medical specialties, not all of which are universally available across the Military Health System.1

To continue reading this very informative piece, click here for the full report.

Rollin with the Troops Benefit Event 6/8/13

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:08:46 +0000

Rollin with the Troops Benefit Event for Healing Warriors Program

Rollin with the Troops is a FREE community event held in Lakewood. This event is organized by a Disabled Combat Veteran and his family. Each year a 501c3 organization receives the proceeds from the event, and must directly serve military families in their mission. This year’s event will benefit the Healing Warriors Program! This is about one military family giving back to other military families. All Gave Some, Some Gave All, Give Some Back! The event will offer a unique look at military and vehicles and equipment from the 20th Century. Displays will include: * Vintage Military Vehicles * A Living History Display of Military Uniforms from the 20th Century * Pinup Girls * Military Equipment Display from private collections Come join us for an afternoon of fun and celebrating military history!
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226

Invisible Wounds: Mental Health and Cognitive Care Needs of America’s Returning Veterans

Healing Warriors Program — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:18:59 +0000

Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million

U.S. troops have deployed to support

operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many

have been exposed for prolonged periods to

combat-related stress or traumatic events. Safeguarding

the mental health of these service members

and veterans is an important part of ensuring

the future readiness of our military force

and compensating and honoring those who have

served our nation. In the wake of recent reports

and media attention, public concern about the

care of the war wounded is high. In response,

several task forces, independent review groups,

and a Presidential Commission have examined

the care of the war wounded and recommended

improvements. Policy changes and funding shifts

are already under way.

However, the impetus for policy change

has outpaced the knowledge needed to inform

solutions. Fundamental gaps remain in our

understanding of the mental health and cognitive

needs of U.S. service members returning from

Afghanistan and Iraq, the costs of mental health

and cognitive conditions, and the care systems

available to deliver treatment.

http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_briefs/2008/RAND_RB9336.pdf

Healing Warriors Program in Energy Magazine

admin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:42:53 +0000

Energy Magazine is a free bi-monthly publication providing information about energy medicine. Published by Healing Touch Program, Energy Magazine has over 23,000 subscribers internationally, and has a mission to publish articles that articulate, demonstrate and substantiate the field of energy medicine. We are excited to be a part of the March/April edition with an article on Healing Warriors Program written by Co-Executive Director, Ana Yelen. Take a look!

U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes Joins with Leading Media and Entertainment Companies on Job Search Tool for Veterans

Healing Warriors Program — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:37:34 +0000

Hiring Our Heroes | Photo Courtesy U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, in conjunction with the Got Your 6 entertainment campaign, today unveiled a free online job search tool for veterans specific to the entertainment and media industries, the next phase in the development of its Fast Track program. The new industry track is designed to be a one-stop shop for veterans searching for careers in media or entertainment. The announcement came as part of the kickoff of Got Your 6 Veterans Hiring Week, an effort by the entertainment community to raise national awareness of the value in hiring America’s heroes.

“This is a critical next step in the evolution of our Fast Track program as we strive to better inform veterans and transitioning servicemembers about the cities and industries that are demonstrating job growth,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel (ret.), executive director of Hiring Our Heroes. “Many of the most recognizable names in Hollywood have stepped up to show their commitment to hiring the men and women who have served our country. This will allow veterans to get A-to-Z guidance on how to find and secure jobs within the entertainment and media industries, and best of all, it’s free for both employers and veterans.”

Participating companies in the entertainment and media track include CBS, Creative Artists Agency, DreamWorks Animation, Fox, Imageworks, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and The Walt Disney Company. With the help of national technology leader ConnectEDU, it is the first of 11 industry-specific tracks Hiring Our Heroes will be developing.

“As an Army veteran, I am proud to support the U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes Fast Track program,” said Chris Marvin, Managing Director, Got Your 6. “This first-of-its-kind online job search tool will bring together qualified and highly-trained veterans with a variety of opportunities at world class entertainment companies.”

Fast Track integrates the Veterans Job Bank of the federal government’s National Resource Directory into a geographic representation highlighting the 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with fastest growing job markets. Each track educates veterans on a particular industry and shows them the critical paths to employment in that industry. Employers have the ability to post to the Veterans Job Bank, review potential candidates, and list job requirements.

Hiring Our Heroes launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s network of 1600 state and local chambers and other strategic partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, the goal is to create a movement across America in hundreds of communities where veterans and military families return every day. To date, Hiring Our Heroes has hosted more than 440 hiring fairs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. More than 18,400 veterans and military spouses have obtained jobs.

Got Your 6 is a campaign designed to change the conversation in America such that veterans and military families are seen as civic assets and leaders who will reinvigorate our community. The campaign combines the reach and resources of the top American entertainment studios, networks, guilds and agencies with the expertise and commitment of more than two dozen non-profit organizations. Got Your 6 also enjoys the support of organizations such as Goodwill Industries. Through an extensive media footprint and a set of substantial service commitments, Got Your 6 will ensure successful reintegration of veterans into civilian life. For more information, visit www.gotyour6.org. Be the Change, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is the organizing body and fiscal agent for Got Your 6.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

For more information, visit http://www.uschamber.com/press/releases/2013/march/us-chambers-hiring-our-heroes-joins-leading-media-and-entertainment-compa

Starlight Women’s Program

Healing Warriors Program — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:44 +0000

The Starlight Women’s program is a 28-day inpatient co-occurring program dedicated to female Active Duty Service Members, National Guard/Reserves and Veterans that are struggling with substance abuse/dependence as well as psychiatric disorders such as depression, trauma and anxiety. The specialized trauma track treats service members with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Starlight Women’s program is located in Connecticut and is one of the few co-occurring women’s programs in the United States dedicated to military service members.

For more information, check out the Starlight Program Brochure

Equine Therapy for Veterans Research Grant

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:15:40 +0000

The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) has awarded a $50,000 research grant to study the impact of equine assisted activities on Veterans. With this fantastic grant award, HHRF is accepting proposals for studies that will hopefully benefit our service members with TBIs and PTSD. It’s exciting, valuable and potentially life changing! Check out the opportunities! http://www.horsesandhumans.org/

Running Horse

Benefit Event: Growth and Healing Through Dreams

Healing Warriors Program — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:27:54 +0000

Growth and Healing Through Dreams Benefit Seminar, presented by Mary Zadikoff

Join us for a fun filled evening of dream interpretation benefiting Healing Warriors Program at the Tivoli event center on Auraria Campus Denver.

Mary Zadikoff, renown Dream Coach and Interpreter, has studied dreams for the past 15 years, studying the philosophies of Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Fredrick Pearls and James Hillman. Recently, her dream gurus are Denise Linn and Robert Moss. Mary has been a guest on Blog Talk Radio, and teaches seminars and workshops throughout the Denver Metro area.

Image by Shelley Poland

When: Wednesday April 10th, 2013
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: 6th floor of the Tivoli Event Center
Auraria Campus
Cost: $35.00*
Student Discount: $25.00*

*All proceeds will be donated to Healing Warriors Program
To register and pay by credit card, purchase tickets here.
Cash or check only at the event