The Pros And Cons Of Support Groups

Combat veterans are among the highest at risk for issues in transitioning form military life to civilian. Many potentially suffer from both physical and/or mental traumas. Many veterans and even active duty services members have allowed the unofficial culture of if you need mental or medical help you are weak. Many military families are also afraid of utilizing family support mechanisms out of fear of

Let us also pay homage to the members of their families who bravely accepted the irreplaceable loss of a beloved child, parent, partner or sibling.

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Some ways we can honor are veterans are what i am writing about today. It is really important we honor them because they have been through a lot to protect us. When i say that i mean mentally and physically. If you watched the video then you would see that millions of people died. That was probably very hard to watch. And they have to go through a lot of training.So one thing you could do is make a card. If you know a vet or have a friend who knows one this would be something very nice to do.

The study of psychology refers to collective trauma as the effect experienced by many people in the aftermath of a tragedy or event. The pain of collective traumatic disorders is common among soldiers who experienced military combat, but has the potential to affect an entire community. Although, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can alter relationships with the family and the community, future generations will not have to endure combat directly to experience collective trauma. Many Veterans suffering from PTSD might shy away from others due to stigmas associated with the diagnosis. Some might have difficulty concentrating, or have guilty feelings, cannot find work, feel helpless, fearful, or have a loss of interest in usual activities. All

Being in war is definitely one of the most life changing events a person will ever have whether it be for the better or for the worst. Soldiers will witness events that are impossible to forget or see back at home in the states. Some soldiers may have even seen one of their best friends that they’ve known for forever get blown up into pieces right next to them, or they might even get one of their own limbs blown off of their own bodies, becoming handicapped for life. As a result of seeing something so intense like that, most soldiers are usually traumatized. In matter of fact, a great amount of soldiers are traumatized from the very beginning of being in war. It’s without a doubt difficult to deal with this but there are some ways where

It is important for substance use disorders counselor to know what happens in support group because a member from the group might need additional support and the counselor can referral the member to individual therapy. According to SAMHSA “Counseling can be provided at the individual or group level. Individual counseling often focuses on reducing or stopping substance use, skill building, adherence to a recovery plan, and social, family, and professional/educational outcomes. Group counseling is often used in addition to individual counseling to provide social reinforcement for pursuit of recovery.” Therefore it is important to know what happens in support group to see if the client fits well in group or individual therapy. It is also important

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has affected many veterans ranging from the Korean War all the way up to Iraqi War Veterans. There are programs that help veterans cope with PTSD such as VFW posts. But after a recent interview with Will Short (Machinist’s Mate, Master Chief, Surface Warfare, Retired), I discovered that rehab groups for PTSD did not exist. Veterans are left to find some way to cope with their PTSD in any way that they could come up with on their own. Will Short, being a Veteran of sea warfare, thinks that it would be very helpful to people who struggle with PTSD to cope with that through talking to veterans who struggle with the same disorder. Already, there are programs to prevent any veterans with PTSD from committing suicide, but a simple phone number is not enough. It is human nature not to want to be alone through any endeavor, and in that respect, veterans are the same as any other civilian. Veterans, such as Will Short want to relate with someone who understands completely what the other person is going through in PTSD. For a future America, I would like to know that any Veteran struggling with PTSD has someone to turn to when they need help the most. A friend, a comrade, a brother in arms so to

The purpose of the group is to provide support to women who’ve had an abortion in the past. The goal of the group is to relief some of the pain and suffering these women are experiencing and hopefully have more peace of mind. The objective is to provide social supports for these women but also give them tools on how to cope with their decision. The group’s main goal is to be a safe place where women experiencing any type of post-traumatic stress or negative aftermath can express how they feel and what they’ve been through.

War survivors are perceived as brave and thought to be able to face anything. Taking a look at a soldier, someone might notice scars and burn marks on them. But what they can’t see is the internal damage a war might have taken on a soldier, i.e. PTSD. Anybody who’s ever lived with someone who had PTSD experiences a difficult life; avoiding certain interactions, anger/guilt, addiction, alienation, and discourage are feelings and actions that a family must go through. Life is even more difficult for the person who has PTSD; flashbacks, palpitation, nightmares, social anxiety, and hyper

Often times, we try to show our support for one another in various ways such as donations, marches, and social media, but are we truly doing enough as a society? In the book Tribe on Homecoming and Belonging the author, Sebastian Junger, discusses the benefits of small, closely-knit communities that share difficult experiences with one another. One specific community under discussion is U.S. combat veterans who experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While deployed, this group is often split into tight-knit platoons, which creates a strong bond between the members. Strengthening this bond is the dangerous and difficult situations that this ‘tribe’ faces together. When the soldiers return home, they lose this bond and begin relying

We will be leading a support group for women residents of the Stearns County jail. We will have adult coloring books for the women, if they wish to color during our group time. Additionally, we hope to have conversations about self-esteem, healthy relationships, addictions, and any other topics that the women would like to discuss.

War has tremendous effects on the human mind and impacts all parties involved. Remnants of war can dramatically affect relationships with loved ones and create greater problems ranging from financial problems to psychological damage that has more profound effects on the family infrastructure and its operation. The notion of war produces pressures and strains on the family that is not experienced everyday in the routine family life. Family member who experience PTSD from their service in the military also places unforeseen weights and consequences for the family to carry. There are specific effects distinct to a parent, a spouse, and children when a loved one is serving their country. The relationships between a service men and these family members are transformed with the absence and their reintegration.

Online Support Groups: An Annotated Bibliography Im, E. (2011). Online Support of Patients and Survivors of Cancer. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 27(3), 229-236. doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2011.04.008 Im explores the use of online support groups by cancer patients and/or survivors in her research article.

The type of group approach I would propose for this population is a support group. Support groups are an important part of the approach used in helping the bereaved suffering from grief and loss. An important goal of the support group is to use mutual aid to help participants understand and accept themselves as they are (Raby,R 2010). . Mutual aid is sometimes used in a support group to help participants share resources for mutual benefit. Understanding and acceptance are the first steps towards self-help in a group.