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The Graffiti of War Project

The Graffiti of War Project


The National Gallery Tour opened in 2011 on Veterans’ Day. The art showcased was created by service members, civilians and local nationals across Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. It also showcases works of art by military men and women and veterans to raise awareness for those suffering from PTSD, and the benefits of using art and music therapy as alternative treatment solution.



http://youtu.be/H__KrhchUUw - Video created by acclaimed videographer, Kevin Keating (see Celebrate the Military Child Video http://youtu.be/hcYQMx_Izbg  ) with music written and perfomed by Zac Charles while on deployment to Afghanistan.






Visit their website at: http://www.graffitiofwar.com/

“Like” Them On Facebook: http://www.blogger.com/goog_1341877455
“Follow” Them On Twitter - https://twitter.com/GraffitiofWar
Youtube - GraffitiofWar's http://www.youtube.com/user/GraffitiofWar


Read more about The Graffiti of War Project Via Military Missions,.. It’s really a great read! http://www.military-missions.org/event/healing-will-come-from-the-graffiti-of-war

PTSD RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND NEWS

 

1 out of every 5 Soldiers returning home suffers from PTSD.

They say it is 9 times more likely if they have served in Afghanistan or served multiple deployments in Iraq. Also it is important that we realize Vets from Vietnam, WW2, the Korean wars also suffers from PTSD, which was earlier referred to shell shock. PTSD can lead into many issues including self medicating with drinking and drugs, homelessness, jail sentences for DWI's. They really need our help,.. raising Awareness is the first step.

Please watch the video below,.. It’s a tough one to watch and I‘ll warn you, it‘s pretty graphic.,. But this is why it is SO IMPORTANT WE SUPPORT OUR VETERAN’S, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE THAT SUPPORT THEM!  My God, they deserve it,..

Tribute to US Soldiers who come home with PTSD http://youtu.be/XzbpW5NMfls
Snippet from the video description - 
Just a video I made while getting treatment for PTSD. As I cannot describe, to my loved ones, how I feel inside I wanted to share this and give an idea of what we go through. To all of the US vets out there, you are not alone and people just want to help. Thank you for watching and thank you for everything you do!
~ BadSnake711 http://www.youtube.com/user/BadSnake711

 

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FREE eBooks about PTSD By Ken Jones PhD
http://www.whenourtroopscomehome.com

When Our Troops Come Home - the journey toward recovery from combat induced PTSD  http://scr.bi/h8NpvF

Life After Combat describes the process of being traumatized by combat http://scr.bi/gqvoFx

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PHONE BOOK:

(DCoE) Outreach Center:
Psychological, Health and TBI Information and Resources
866-966-1020

QUICK RESOURCES:

PTSD Resource Provides various pages of information on PTSD http://www.familyofavet.com/PTSD.html

Learn about how you can help a family member who has PTSD. http://1.usa.gov/oEOfwm

Read about the most common relationship problems for people with PTSD. http://1.usa.gov/qzwUmt

Veterans with PTSD in Central or North Florida may be eligible for a FREE PTSD Service Dog .http://bit.ly/qrfuQ6

Information about accommodating employees with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  http://bit.ly/kRFl1R

PTSD In Soldiers: A comprehensive view 
http://bit.ly/5kKLLo

PTSD: Statistics Effects and Realities Of  
http://bit.ly/8Efjbn

Five Steps Veterans Can Take to Support PTSD Treatment
http://www.realwarriors.net/veterans/treatment/ptsdtreatment.php

PDF Downloads:

Checklist of Possible PTSD Symptoms -Veterans Outreach Center http://bit.ly/jE2OPT

Frequently Asked Questions About PTSD & Employment -Americas Heroes At Work http://bit.ly/kRFl1R

Lets Talk Facts About PTSD http://bit.ly/ijW2ha

DCoE Monthly Webinar -
DCoE's monthly webinars provide information and facilitate discussion on a variety of topics related to psychological health and traumatic brain injury (TBI).  each month features a different topic with presentations by subject matter experts followed by an interactive discussion period.  Resources and reference materials related to the topic are provided each month and are available online.  All speakers' presentations are archived on the monthly webinar section on the DCoE website.

PDF Download - 2011 DCoE Monthly Webinar Schedule at
http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/Navigation/Documents/DCoE%20Webinar%202011%20Schedule.pdf

WORTH READING:

Veteran PTSD and Higher Education – Accommodations and Awareness
By Derek Neuts http://bit.ly/icvVYM
Active veteran, advocating and writing vet-related articles
Website: http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/753032
Twitter: @derekneuts http://twitter.com/derekneuts

Destructive Workplace Taunting (PTSD)   
by Spencer Oland , Active veteran, Founder of (GOWP) Generations Of Warriors Project, educating the public on warriors' invisible wounds.
http://bit.ly/fVRoTb
Website: http://www.gowarriorsproject.org
Twitter: @Gen_o_Warriors  http://twitter.com/Gen_o_Warriors

Article Series - Broken Warriors -
Examining the invisible wounds of war. This is an ongoing series on mental health issues in the military.
Website: http://bit.ly/hKuN2x

AUDIO:
Understanding Military Culture when Treating PTSD (50 minute presentation!) http://1.usa.gov/njn1CO  by National Center for PTSD
50 minute presentation is aimed at helping providers learn more about military culture and PTSD in order to understand their patients better

Books:

Moving a Nation to Care: PTSD & America's Returning Troops 
by lona Meagher.- http://ilonameagher.com
Twitter: @IlonaMeagher http://twitter.com/IlonaMeagher

The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth
By Glenn Schiraldi
http://www.amazon.com/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder-Sourcebook-Schiraldi/dp/0737302658/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1

The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms
by Mary Beth Williams
http://www.amazon.com/PTSD-Workbook-Effective-Techniques-Overcoming/dp/1572242825/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Complete Treatment Guide
by Aphrodite Matsakis
http://www.amazon.com/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder-Complete-Treatment/dp/1879237687/ref=cm_lmf_tit_3

Beyond Trauma: Conversations on Traumatic Incident Reduction, Second Edition (Explorations in Metapsychology)
by Victor R. Volkman
"Learn from PTSD survivors and their inspiring stories of recovery, courage, and redemption."
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Trauma-Conversations-Explorations-Metapsychology/dp/1932690042/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6

Communities / Radio

Her War -
A community to Up Lift and Stand beside another woman left waiting behind during deployments
Website: http://herwarhervoice.com/
Twitter: @HerWar http://twitter.com/HerWar

TBI and Suicide Prevention on VOW Talk Radio-  http://voiceofwarriors.com/2011/09/tbi-and-suicide-prevention-on-vow-talk-radio/

SUPPORT RESOURCES -

The National Veterans Foundation -
Helping Troops With PTSD Getting personal help and advice - The NVF is standing by to provide you with personal assistance and advice. They are staffed by veterans with experiences from Vietnam to Iraq.  They are trained not only in Veterans issues but also in crisis management for PTSD and suicide prevention.
Website: http://www.nvf.org/
Or Call At: 888-777-4443.

Real Warriors-
Campaign from Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury.
Website: http://www.realwarriors.net
Twitter: @realwarriors http://twitter.com/realwarriors

ACVOW-
ACVOW is a non-profit organization that has numerous programs to help warriors adjust to life after combat, allowing them to lead productive lives. Website: http://www.acvow.org .
Twitter:@ACVOWPTSD  http://twitter.com/ACVOWPTSD

Warrior Life Coach -
Former combat-tested Airborne Ranger & current Atlanta Life Coach helps warriors with TBI and PTSD
Website:  http://www.warriorlifecoach.com
Twitter: @warriorlfecoach http://twitter.com/warriorlfecoach

Operation PTSD -  
Advocates and Discusses issues regarding PTSD,  A wonderful online community with friends & resources ! 
Website: http://www.operationptsd.com
Twitter: @OperationPTSD  http://twitter.com/OperationPTSD

Not Alone -
Empowering Warriors and their family members. See the future of treatment of combat stress at
Website: http://www.notalone.com/site/Default.aspx
Twitter: @Not_Alone http://twitter.com/Not_Alone

PTSD National Conference  -
A national conference for clinicians involved in screening and treatment of veterans & their families, presented by the Massachusetts General Hospital
Academy
Website: http://www.mghcme.org
Twitter: @PTSDConference http://twitter.com/PTSDConference
Email: glaudenslager@gmail.com

Heal My PTSD -
Advocates & Educates on issues related to PTSD
Website: http://healmyptsd.com/
Twitter: @MichelePTSD http://twitter.com/MichelePTSD
Treating PTSD: Say It Out Loud!
http://healmyptsd.com/2009/12/treating-ptsd-say-it-out-loud.html

Voice OF Warrior (VOW)-
TAKE THE VOW initiative consists of bringing military suicide awareness to communities such as yours. We offer the Stand Against Military Suicides Petition printable and free military suicide prevention posters you can print out and hand out in your hometown.
http://voiceofwarriors.com/take-the-vow/
Twitter: @VoiceOfWarriors http://twitter.com/VoiceOfWarriors
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/vowtomakeadifference

 Barefoot 4 Vets -
Compassion activists concerned with the toll PTSD takes on our military personnel.
Website: http://www.thelongwalkhome.org
Twitter: @Barefoot4Vets http://twitter.com/Barefoot4Vets

Note: Three Point Program to address Military Stress-Related Issues Sign the Petition : http://www.petition2congress.com/3256/go

Live For Clarity (BB The Coach) -
Emotional Self Sufficiency Training Co -helping resolve symptoms of Anxiety, Stress, and PTSD
Website:  http://liveforclarity.com
Twitter: @BBTheCoach http://twitter.com/BBTheCoach

PTSDdotOrg -
PTSD & Operational Stress Injury Online Social Support Network
Website: http://www.ptsd.org
Twitter: @PTSDdotOrg http://twitter.com/PTSDdotOrg

USPTSTreatment.com - Fuzzy Manning
PTS (PTSD) & Chronic Disease Alternative. .
Fuzzy Manning is the Founder & CEO of PTS Treatment, which is an international alternative clinician/therapy practice. 30 + yrs personalized holistic treatments for a multitude of clients where he brings balance and normalcy into the lives of people with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Chronic Disease. http://PTSTreatment.com
Twitter: @FuzzyManning http://twitter.com/FuzzyManning
Twitter:@FuzzyManning http://twitter.com/ptstreatment

APA Healthy Minds - 
Website: http://www.healthyminds.org
Twitter:@APAHealthyMinds http://twitter.com/APAHealthyMinds

Advocates Worth Knowing & Networking With:

Generations Of Warrior’s Project (GOWP) - Spencer Oland -
Generations of Warriors Project (GOWP) is an organization that has been formed to educate the public on issues faced by returning mentally wounded warriors.   We have focused primarily on PTSD, but have efforts toward educating in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as well as Military Sexual Assault (MSA) or Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Website: http://www.gowarriorsproject.org
Twitter: @Gen_o_Warriors http://twitter.com/Gen_o_Warriors

When Our Troops Come Home - Ken Jones PhD
Author of FREE ebooks about PTSD for our troops, veterans, and their families. Life After Combat and When Our Troops Come Home
Website: http://www.whenourtroopscomehome.com
Twitter: @akvet http://twitter.com/akvet Team #SOT
E-Mail: Ken@whenourtroopscomehome.com

BLOGS -

PTSD and Me -
Personal aspects of my journey through ptsd. Some are not polite or pleasant,--hence the anonymity--but they are mine.
Website: http://ptsdme.blogspot.com
* Comprehensive List Of US Treatment Centers For PTSD And Trauma
http://ptsdme.blogspot.com/2005/11/comprehensive-list-of-us-treatment.html

Wife [Widow] of a Wounded Marine -
This is me. Learning to live after the sudden death of my husband. Discovering new things about myself everyday. Making sense of my crazy life. Sharing my story.
http://beingthewifeofawoundedmarine.blogspot.com
Twitter: MarriedN2USMC Facebook: wifeofawoundedmarine@hotmail.com

Family Of A Vet -
Veterans never suffer alone when they return with PTSD. This blog clarifies that the family goes through the trauma and treatment along with the former war survivor.
Website:http://blog.familyofavet.com/
Twitter: @familyofavet  http://twitter.com/familyofavet
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeAfterCombat

Felled Not! -
This blog reminds readers that to fell something is to knock it, strike it down, or cause it to fall. The writers here look to stand up in victory in the face of the trauma they suffered.
Website: http://www.fellednot.com/

Healing Combat Trauma
Therapeutic resources for veterans with combat-based Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD"), focused on integrative medicine and hope. Healing happens.
Website: http://www.healingcombattrauma.com

Legacy Of War-
War's raging effects are never limited to just the battlefield. This blog makes it clear that the stress and drama of the front line can, if not dealt with, wreak havoc on home life.
Website: http://www.dutchschultz.blogspot.com/

Living With PTSD And TBI-
This blog caters to the viewpoint of an military man's wife and her part in the battle against PTSD. She also writes well on dealing with brain injuries and dilemmas.
Website; http://armyreservistwife.blogspot.com/

Heal My PTSD -
A blog fro PTSD awareness, education, treatment and self-empowered healing.
Website: http://healmyptsd.com/ptsd-blog
Twitter: @micheletrauma http://twitter.com/@micheletrauma/

Videos:

"Paws and Effect" –
A video about how “man’s best friend” can help people recover from PTSD. http://bit.ly/qh6HPi

Documentaries:

Strike A Chord  -
U.S. soldiers in Iraq - The healing power of music for PTSD
Website: http://www.strikingachordthemovie.com
Twitter: @Strike_a_Chord  http://twitter.com/Strike_a_Chord

Veterans of PTSD . NOW | PBS-
Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -- Dealing with the hidden scars of war.
Watch here at: http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/339/index.html

Who Will Stand - The Documentary Film-
A Documentary on Iraq War Veterans and PTSD. Wounded Warrior Project
http://www.whowillstand4us.com/

“Mental Valor” Documentary-
A documentary focused on military psychology and how this impacts troops and families during time of loss, deployment and injuries, including battles with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
http://www.insupportofourtroops.com/mental-valor-documentary/

PTSD: Not A New Ailment On 'Wartorn' Battlefield : NPR-
The new HBO documentary Wartorn, directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent ... chronicles the history of PTSD on the American battlefield from the Civil ... for a discussion about the film, which features interviews with veterans
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131096344

In The News:

Army vet with PTSD sought the treatment he needed by taking hostages – but got jail instead  http://1.usa.gov/rg709K

Army's Top Brass Acknowledge Need For Alternative PTSD Vet Care http://bit.ly/oC0zuJ  (Healing The Wounded Heart Workshops)

Research on meditation for treating PTSD in veterans is showing promising results http://bit.ly/qeNDfr  Try It at  http://bit.ly/priZdW

Veterans wait too long for mental health services, reports say -
Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues often face “unconscionable” waits for treatment that leave them at risk of suicide, according to testimony at a Senate hearing Thursday and new reports from the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general.
http://wapo.st/pqGgFV

Dropping the 'Disorder' from PTSD - 
Posttraumatic stress is a "normal reaction" to very serious events in soldiers' lives. http://ti.me/iwy1h8

US Soldiers With PTSD are More Likely to Feel Long-Term Psychological Effect  http://bit.ly/gZoXmM

Bethesda research office tackles Vietnam Veterans PTSD http://bit.ly/ejpdVp

EXSTRA’S: 

Military with PTSD Free Mini-Book
Sign Up to get your free copy of the Mini-book "The War At Home: One Family's Fight Against PTSD"! This is an insight to the full version that was released Sept. 11, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/MilitarywithPTSD?sk=app_123077107711598

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Allen West is my Hero !!!! Just saying,...


Follow him on-
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Visit his website at,... http://www.westhouse.gov
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