Creating Cadence

11/18/2021

The Human Performance Resources by CHAMP team, part of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Consortium for Health and Military Performance provides stress management strategies for caregivers of recovering friends, family members or loved ones.

11/18/2021

Attending live events, such as concerts, sports, performing arts and family themed events is how many of us relax with entertainment.

11/18/2021

Acupressure is a tool that you can use to help the energy in your body to get “unstuck,” or into the flow when you feel sluggish or stressed.

09/16/2021

For more information on Veteran services, programs, products and family support, please visit my site at: www.awifeslifeincadence.com

If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at: [email protected]

Tired of starting & ending jobs because you're moving all over? These stay-at-home jobs allow you to work anywhere you want! Let me help! I can show you how!

09/16/2021

REPOSTED: From awifeslifeincadence.com/blog

Have you experienced a trauma or a very stressful event? You may be eligible for this study!

There is a new study going on at the VA that pays you and your significant other to participate in a study that tests a new couples therapy for trauma-related concerns. They plan to enroll about 30 vets and their significant others at the VA Health Care facility in MN. The therapy takes 12-17 weeks. During this time, they are wanting to see if the new type of therapy will work to improve the symptoms of PTSD.
YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE COMPENSATED! Veterans will be paid up to $425 and significant others are paid up to $245 for answering questions during the study period. (the reason partners are paid less is because the participation levels are higher for the vet) You and your partner will also be allowed up to $12 per hour towards the cost of child care costs.
The treatment focus will be on improving your PTSD and is based on Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (ICBT). PE will teach you to gradually approach trauma related memories, feelings, and situations that have been uncomfortable since your trauma. The IBCT is used to change how PTSD affects your relationship with your significant other. For more information on PE, please visit: www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/prolonged_exposure.asp
If you are interested in this study and are wanting to determine your eligibility, then please call Erin at 612-670-6451. You will answer questions over the phone and online to see if the study is a good fit. Questions are about PTSD and how your family is doing.
If you meet the criteria, you and your significant other will attend 12-17 weeks of treatment with a therapist. Sessions take place weekly and are 90 minutes each. Your participation will take 4-6 months. The entire research study itself is expected to take approximately 18 months.
IF AT ANY POINT YOU WANT TO STOP PARTICIPATIING, YOU MAY DO SO!
The study is funded by the VA's Rehabilitation Research and Development Services and was approved by the Minneapolis VA Health Care System Institutional Review Board. (IRB) You can contact them at 612-629-7387. The study number is: VAM-19-00541. The lead researcher for this study is Laura Meis, PhD, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. Additional information can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov
Please call!

09/16/2021

REPOSTED: From awifeslifeincadence.com/blog

In this weeks American Legion magazine, I read an article that I felt was important and wanted to share with everyone out there! It's the American Legions Buddy Check Program. Here's what they have to say:
"The Buddy Check program has proven vital since it was installed as a formal nationwide initiative in 2019. Thousands of veterans and their families have heard from Legionnaires across the lands and received assistance, camaraderie and assurance that they have friends who can help, especially during the isolated times of the pandemic. The American Legion Magazine recognizes posts that perform effective Buddy Checks in their communities, and encourages others to put together teams, make calls and report success stories at legion.org/legiontown under the Buddy Checks category. Selected submissions will be published monthly."
What a great concept! Checking in on each other not only helps with safety but helps defeat the loneliness so many veterans feel! Please join in and keep each other in the loop. Lets let our brothers and sisters know we care and they are still part of the team!

09/16/2021

REPOSTED: From awifeslifeincadence.com/blog

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast is launching a special 20-part series of episodes.
Tune in to hear tales of heroism, service and sacrifice, including:
*The American Legion past national commander who was on Capital Hill that morning
*A college student who helped in recovery efforts, then joined the military and now volunteers at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York
*A female prisoner of war who was safely rescued
*A retired Marine lieutenant colonel who was with the president and vice president as they debated the U.S. response throughout the day on 9/11
The episodes will run on 20 weekdays, from Aug. 16th through Sept. 10th. To hear or view them, please visit: legion.org/tangoalphalima or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform

*Taken from the American Legion magazine Aug 2021*