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05/03/2021

Brain fog: how trauma, uncertainty and isolation have affected our minds and memory

If you have been feeling "off" you are not alone. What we call brain fog, Catherine Loveday, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Westminster, calls poor “cognitive function”. That covers “everything from our memory, our attention and our ability to problem-solve to our capacity to be creative. Essentially, it’s thinking.”

After a year of lockdown, many of us are finding it hard to think clearly, or remember what happened when. Neuroscientists and behavioural experts explain why

04/19/2021

Interview on Emma's Research of Yoga-Breathing for Veterans with PTSD

Dr. Emma Seppala speaks on her research with Veterans and the power of the breath to heal. #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops

An Reporter Interviews Emma on her Veterans' Research. The research study looked at the impact of a yoga-based breathing practice, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, on v...

04/18/2021

Room to Breathe

Join us on Wednesday, April 21 for a one hour online Room to Breathe session - experience the power of the breath to improve sleep, manage the mind and so much more. Click below to register free of cost.

Room to Breath is an introductory session of the Power Breath workshop offering insights into your own mind and how to manage it with breath

04/16/2021

Room to Breathe

Join us on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00pm Pacific on Zoom for a Room to Breath session: An Introduction the Power Breath workshop. Discover the power of your own breath to manage the mind and emotions. Free of cost. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/room-to-breathe-tickets-151152337711

Room to Breath is an introductory session of the Power Breath workshop offering insights into your own mind and how to manage it with breath

04/09/2021

Veterans and service members march over 200 miles for mental health awareness

The “Let's Walk It Out” event started Thursday morning and hope to educate people on the importance of discussing mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. The 222-mile march represents the 22 veterans who take their own life on a daily basis — and organizer Tizoc “TJ” Jaimes says to them it’s also a symbol of change."

A group of veterans and active service members are hitting the road to bring awareness to mental health within the military and first responder community. According to ABC affiliate WTVD, these service members have organized a 222-mile ruck march from Fayetteville to Camp Lejeune and back. The &ldqu...

03/29/2021

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops is grateful for our Vietnam Vets, remembering them all today.

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops is grateful for our Vietnam Vets, remembering them all today.

03/12/2021

30% of Veterans Suffer From PTSD. Science Says Yoga Will Help Them Heal

“All traumatic events are defined by a lack of safety, predictability and control,” Libby said. “For someone who develops post-traumatic stress that perpetuates, the world continues to feel unsafe, unpredictable and uncontrollable, and my own mind and body are also unsafe, uncontrollable and unpredictable. As PTSD is a psycho-physiological condition, it only makes sense that a body-mind approach [like yoga] would be helpful.” #yoga #breathwork, #veteranwellness, #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops #ptsdawareness

As many as 30% of service members suffer from PTSD. Some are turning to yoga to quiet their minds and heal their wounds.

03/08/2021

To all of our women heroes, Happy International Women's Day. Marine corporal, Gabrielle Green, carrying her male colleague. Her tattoo reads, “The fire inside me burns brighter than the fire around me.”

To all of our women heroes, Happy International Women's Day. Marine corporal, Gabrielle Green, carrying her male colleague. Her tattoo reads, “The fire inside me burns brighter than the fire around me.”

03/07/2021

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops Tips for mental wellness

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops Tips for mental wellness

03/02/2021

Brain Injury Awareness Month recognized in March

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. Not all wounds are visible. Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) includes concussion, subconcussion, and most exposures to explosive blast from improvised explosive devices. mTBI is the most common traumatic brain injury affecting military personnel; however, it is the most difficult to diagnose and the least well understood. #TBI, #braininjuryawareness, #brainhealth

March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month.This month is recognized to bring awareness to TBI and make sure Airmen know the signs of mild to severe TBI.“A Traumatic brain injury occurs when an

03/02/2021

REACTING To A Customer Review of my NEW Beard Oil

Attention friends of #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops and and razor haters - Anthony of #AlmostSunrise documentary fame, veteran and CEO of #LitBeardCo is committed to giving $1 for every bottle of product he sells to PWHT in support of our work in helping veterans to reintegrate and come all the way back home. What a great gift idea for loved one with a beard and a wonderful way to support our veterans.

02/21/2021

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops now has a channel on Telegram: t.me/ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops - follow-us there as an alternative platform. We will continue our Facebook posts as well.

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops now has a channel on Telegram: t.me/ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops - follow-us there as an alternative platform. We will continue our Facebook posts as well.

02/21/2021

Self-care is a superpower. When we hit the pause button on life and take time to fill our own tank - we increase energy, focus making us better at work, relationships, communication and being of service to others. Some opportunities to do just this are coming up.

Self-care is a superpower. When we hit the pause button on life and take time to fill our own tank - we increase energy, focus making us better at work, relationships, communication and being of service to others. Some opportunities to do just this are coming up.

02/18/2021

Gary Sinise Launches Mental Health Network For Veterans, First Responders

Gary Sinise Launches Mental Health Network For Veterans, First Responders

On Tuesday, actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise launched The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network.

02/15/2021

02/09/2021

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02/03/2021

Veterans View: Silencing the stigma and getting help | COMMENTARY

“I knew that my decades in uniform took some kind of toll on me. I also hesitated to reach out. Like so many other service members and civilians, I was confronted with the stigma of asking for help.”

Carroll County, through partnerships between our government (local, state, and federal) and private/public organizations, is committed to taking the time to listen, learn and lead our veterans through potential turbulent waters.

01/27/2021

New VA Program Investigates Outdoor Therapy For Veterans

"Among other things, the new legislation calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement programs and policies related to transition assistance, suicide care, mental health education and treatment. More specifically, it requires the VA to establish a task force to investigate the benefits of outdoor recreation therapy for veterans."

The Department of Veterans Affairs will create a task force charged with researching the benefits of outdoor recreation in an effort to help reduce veteran suicides.

01/14/2021

Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas

Some good news: "Now due to the settlement, Army, National Guard, and Reserve veterans who received a discharge that was downgraded from honorable while having a diagnosis or showing symptoms of military sexual trauma, PTSD, TBI or other behavioral health conditions, might be eligible for relief, according to the Army. Upgrades to a discharge are not guaranteed and will be decided on a case-by-case basis, the service said."

The Army will review thousands of discharge records of veterans affected by military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other behavioral health conditions following a class-action lawsuit, the service announced Tuesday.

01/07/2021

For Veterans With PTSD, Life In Isolation Can Lead To Relapses And New Symptoms

We are hearing this from so many of the veterans that we see on #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops workshops. Staying connected is so critical to well-being. Call a buddy, make sure they are OK, help them connect to support and services.

Months of physical distancing and pandemic anxiety has been especially tough on veterans who were already dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related injuries.

12/02/2020

My dear friends #GivingTuesday is not yet over but so much wonderful support has come in today from companies and individuals looking to make a difference in the life of a Veteran through #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops. I am full of gratitude. We raised $19,231 dollars so far today. Amazing and we are in gratitude to each of our donors. If you haven't had the chance to give yet, help $20,000 before 10:00pm Pacific tonight.

12/01/2020

MAJ Treone Cooley_PWHT Vet Facilitator

This #GivingTuesday its my pleasure to share this interview with Army Reserve MAJ Treone Cooley. Treone has been a volunteer with #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops since 2012 and is our longest serving Vet Facilitator of the Power Breath workshop. Her commitment to serving her fellow Veterans is astounding - she and I have co-taught scores of workshops and hundreds of Veterans over the years. Enjoy the interview and remember our Veterans today with a gift support the game-changing Power Breath Meditation Workshop.

Army MAJ Treone Cooley shares her experience of life in the military and how she manages stress and emotions to be responsive rather than reactive through SK...

12/01/2020

Thank you to Anthony Anderson, CEO of LIT Beard Co - a wonderful Veteran owned business that is supporting #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops this #GivingTuesday - All you Vets with beards - this is your company. https://www.litbeardco.com

12/01/2020

EDIT: We are experiencing technical difficulties with the live stream and will post the recorded session for you to enjoy soon!

Join us Live today at #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops page 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET to hear from Treone Cooley, Army Major, Mom of two, yoga teacher and PWHT's longest serving Veteran Facilitator - she is so dedicated to serving her soldiers - hear from her today.

11/30/2020

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops is gearing up for #GivingTuesday tomorrow, December 1, and I invite graduates of our Power Breath workshop to take a moment to share their experience, what benefits or growth they received as a result of the workshop. Our donors want to hear from you! Shine on! Please share below in the comments section.

11/27/2020

We All Need Room To Breathe - Support PWHT Today

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops. We all need a little room to breathe. Help us help Veterans access the game-changing online Power Breath Workshop by making a donation today. https://www.facebook.com/donate/2674764679456005/

11/26/2020

11/24/2020

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11/14/2020

#ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops ROOM TO BREATHE starts in 15 minutes. Join us on Zoom for some tools to help manage the mind and reduce stress: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4950173946?pwd=VGlzZmdDT1VkcExGZmlLUlNjTDM5QT09

Meeting ID: 495 017 3946
Passcode: SKY1008

11/14/2020

TODAY: one hour 'Room to Breathe' - gain insights to manage the mind with the breath. 9am PST / 12pm EST. Link in Comments

11/13/2020

Room to Breathe

Veterans, Military, Immediate family - join our one hour Online Room To Breathe session tomorrow morning at 9:00am PT / 12pm ET and learn some tools to relax the mind - a great way to begin your Saturday! This session will give you a peak into the Power Breath workshop of #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops Register on Eventbrite by clicking on the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/room-to-breathe-tickets-128936008071

Room to Breath is an introductory session of the Power Breath workshop offering insights into your own mind and how to manage it with breath

11/12/2020

Room to Breathe

Veterans, Military, Military Family (over 18 yrs), veteran service providers, #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops is hosting a 'Room to Breathe' one hour webinar this Saturday, November 14th on Zoom. Come and get some insights into your own mind and experience breathing techniques that help to manage the mind, reduce stress and build resiliency. This workshop will offer a peak into our signature Power Breath Meditation workshop. Register below on the Eventbrite link.

Room to Breath is an introductory session of the Power Breath workshop offering insights into your own mind and how to manage it with breath

11/12/2020

Operation Shockwave

Tune in to Operation Shockwave this evening at 5pm PST / 8pm EST on their page and OS direct CaS Facciponti and I (Leslye Moore) will be talking about life, navigating tough times and #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops and the breath-based healing tools we employ on our workshop. I plan to share a few techniques at the end of the chat.

Thrive Tribe Live back in action tonight at 1800 AZ (8pm EST) with special guest Leslye Moore from Project Welcome Home Troops!

11/11/2020

#happyveteransday #HonoringVets

11/11/2020

We get the question all the time at #ProjectWelcomeHomeTroops about eligibility for our program from those who served their country, “I didn’t see combat”, lI never deployed”, I am just a Reservist or Guardsman”. The day you made the weighty decision to put your country before yourself is the day you became a Veteran. All are welcome on our program. #thankyouforyourservice