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Resilience

Chronic activation of the fight-or-flight response results in wear and tear both physically and mentally. Several studies show that the TM technique decreases chronic stress, including greater physiological relaxation during meditation, reduced stress levels outside meditation, and a quicker response to stress.

Two pilot studies examined the effects of Transcendental Meditation on the symptoms of PTS. In both cases, veterans experienced dramatic reductions in symptoms of PTS and increased quality of life.

Effects of TM on OEF/OIF Veterans with PTS

THROUGH THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE

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Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011

This recently conducted pilot examines the efficacy of the TM technique for treating OEF/OIF veterans with PTS. By the eighth week of practicing TM, veterans experienced a 50 percent reduction in PTS symptoms, according to the Clinician-Administered PTS Scale (the gold standard of PTS testing). The veterans also reported decreased depression and improved quality of life—showing a greater ability to return to their lives after the war. This study replicates and extends the results of earlier performed research, shown in charts 2 and 3.

THROUGH THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE

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Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212–215, 1985

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Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212–215, 1985

This landmark study, conducted at a Denver Veterans Center, pioneered the investigation into the effects of the TM technique on veterans suffering from PTS. The veterans were randomly assigned to TM or conventional counseling. After just three months of practice, the veterans experienced across-the-board reductions in emotional numbness, anxiety, and PTS symptoms.




Our mission is simple:  provide a sympathetic ear, emotional & physical support to family members with dealing PTSD in the family.


Finding out that you are not the only one affected could provide support during rough times.


The support group begins with providing emotional support and relaxation methods to deal with the stressors of everyday life. Should the resources be available we will work with veterans to find them the resources they need to survive.


Our goal is to coordinate with have the MD Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist those in need with finding assistance.


Relaxation techniques can provide some relief when dealing with stress, loneliness and trauma. We will work with area providers to provide instruction on those techniques.




Our mission is simple:  provide a sympathetic ear, emotional & physical support to family members with dealing PTSD in the family.


Finding out that you are not the only one affected could provide support during rough times.


The support group begins with providing emotional support and relaxation methods to deal with the stressors of everyday life. Should the resources be available we will work with veterans to find them the resources they need to survive.


Our goal is to coordinate with have the MD Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist those in need with finding assistance.


Relaxation techniques can provide some relief when dealing with stress, loneliness and trauma. We will work with area providers to provide instruction on those techniques.




Our mission is simple:  provide a sympathetic ear, emotional & physical support to family members with dealing PTSD in the family.


Finding out that you are not the only one affected could provide support during rough times.


The support group begins with providing emotional support and relaxation methods to deal with the stressors of everyday life. Should the resources be available we will work with veterans to find them the resources they need to survive.


Our goal is to coordinate with have the MD Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist those in need with finding assistance.


Relaxation techniques can provide some relief when dealing with stress, loneliness and trauma. We will work with area providers to provide instruction on those techniques.
PTSD Affects Everyone 
            - Two General discuss their experience with PTSD

Two Army generals talked to CNNs Barbara Starr about their experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in hopes that it will convince more suffering soldiers to come forward. 
Brig. General Gary S. Patton and Gen. Carter Ham have both sought counseling for the emotional trauma of their time in the Iraq war.

One of our soldiers in that unit, Spec. Robert Unruh, took a gunshot wound to the torso, I was involved in medevacing him off the battlefield. And in a short period of time, he died before my eyes, Patton told CNN in an exclusive interview. Thats a memory [that] will stay with me the rest of my life.

Ham was the commander in Mosul when a suicide bomber blew up a mess tent. Twenty-two people died.

The 21st of December, 2004, worst day of my life. Ever, Ham said. To this day I still ask myself what should I have done differently, what could I have done as the commander responsible that would have perhaps saved the lives of those soldiers, sailors, civilians.

Both generals have been back from Iraq for years, but still deal with some of the symptoms of the stress they experienced.

This video is from CNN.com, broadcast Mar. 9, 2009.
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Iraqi Vet explains how TM relieved his TPSD Symptoms

Mother of Iraq War Vet says Transcendental Meditation 

Saved Her Son's Life

Creating Resilient Warriors through Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation Program 
WASHINGTON DC / BETHESDA

(Not formally associated with the American Legion)

 

Learn TM at the Bethesda TM Center

11300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md 20852

301-770-5690

Creating Resilient Warriors through Transcendental Meditation

The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple and easily implementable approach for holistically developing soldier well-being. Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and tens of millions of dollars in funding from the National Institutes of Health reveal the technique’s efficacy for improving the five areas described in the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program. Findings include:

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Physical health: Reducing stress and stress-related illness and improving overall health and longevity (see Cardiovascular Disease, Decreased Healthcare Utilization,Resistance to Stress, and Peak Performance)

2

Emotional health: Reducing anxiety and depression and increasing contentment, integrity, and ability to resist peer pressure (see Emotional Health and Spiritual Health)

3

Social and family health: Increasing tolerance and improving personal and family relationships (see Social Health)

4

Spiritual: Increasing self-confidence, moral maturity, and self-actualization—allowing the soldier to deeply connect with his or her own internal compass as a guide throughout life (see Spiritual Health)

For more information please call (301) 770-5690 or visit Bethesda TM Center.
Wounded Warrior


Military OneSource Wounded Warrior Support 

(Not an American Legion program)


The Wounded Warrior Resource Center is established to provide service members who have become wounded, ill, or injured, as well as their immediate families and their primary caregivers, with a single point of contact for assistance with reporting deficiencies in covered military facilities, obtaining health care services, receiving benefits information, and any other difficulties encountered while supporting wounded warriors. - Law (H.R. 4986-445, SEC. 1616)

A consultant will give you personal, ongoing assistance related to:
  • Financial resources
  • Education, training, and job placement
  • Information on VA benefits and other entitlements
  • Home, transportation, and workplace accommodations
  • Personal, couples, and family issues counseling
  • Personal mobility and functioning
 wounded warrior

All consultants are trained master’s level professionals with specialties in the social sciences. Consultants take the following steps to ensure the highest level of care:

  • Determining the best resource for your situation and connecting you with that resource.
  • Implementing a plan of action to address your concern within 96 business hours of your initial call.
  • Following-up with you within two business days to determine if your concern has been addressed by the referral resource, or if an additional referral is needed.
  • Coordinating closely with each service branch’s injured support program to assure resolution of issues.

Cases aren't closed until our follow-up determines your concern has been resolved and we receive written confirmation of the action taken by the service point of contact.

Visit the National Resource Directory Web site for more information or call a consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-342-9647.

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