I met with my prospective clinician today at a local diner. I wanted to meet on neutral ground first to see if we had compatible personalities. As it turns out, we do. I will be moving forward with individual therapy with this clinician that was provided, free of charge, by The Soldiers Project.
What an organization. I was skeptical when I first heard about this organization. They ask for no compensation. They have a heartfelt desire to help veterans. You can tell that the desire is genuine. I have done more research on them and I found out that they require that all of their volunteers be trained on how to communicate and treat veterans. I have spoken with my wife and I will be working with the clinician on a week-to-week basis. I will do my best to schedule a time to meet with her once a week. Her schedule is flexible and I look forward to finally receiving the intensive one-on-one treatment I think I have been in need of for a long time. I need this. I really do. The PTSD symptoms I have been experiencing recently have been morphing into a new variation of intensity that I haven't had to contend with before. There is one thing that she has brought up already that I am looking into and doing research on (yeah, you know me...gotta learn all I can): The idea that the emotional/psychological/spiritual trauma I experienced may have diverted that natural development of the adult brain and arrested any further development. At least that's the gist of what she was saying. So needless to say, I am quickly drilling down into this subject matter. I wanted to send out a special thank you to Rod Deaton (Blogger, Paving the Road Back) for informing me of this wonderful organization. I appreciate all that you do, Rod. I consider you a true friend, a man of limitless compassion. Would that there were more like you. 10/23/2012 09:21:01 am
I'm so glad you've checked us out and found The Soldiers Project to be "the real deal." Please give us feedback on the ongoing care you receive so we can continue to fine-tune our training. We are always looking for more mental health care professionals to volunteer with us so we can meet the ever-growing numbers of service members and their loved ones having the courage to recognize a need and approach us. Free, unlimited, and confidential - always. 10/23/2012 01:16:12 pm
Gail, thank you for leaving a comment. I will most definitely give continuous feedback. Therapy only works if both members are participants. Thank you and all of the other volunteers for everything you do for veterans! 10/23/2012 02:27:21 pm
It's a joy to be able to make a difference, Max. Please remember also that your wife is eligible for psychological counseling with The Soldiers Project. Supporting the loved ones of our service members is a huge part of what we do. Comments are closed.
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Max HarrisAs I continue my life with PTSD, I will share my challenges and discoveries on this blog. Archives
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