Saturday 29 December 2012

New research supports benefits of HG treatment used in PTSD Resolution counselling

New! HG Research supports benefits of the treatment used in PTSD Resolution counselling http://is.gd/steB8P - should by used by NICE & NHS.
"Apart from the psychological insight and emotional support, it is suggested that Human Givens therapy might help the client to better function in society and maintain their sense of social integration. This has benefits to other providers of social care."

Thursday 6 December 2012

Big Give today for PTSD Resolution

Big GivePlease donate today! your donation could be doubled by #BigGive today by matched funding. PTSD Resolution provides a unique, nationwide counselling service to end the military trauma suffered by veterans of our Armed Forces. Military trauma causes flashbacks, nightmares, anger and depression - often leading to violence, alcohol and substance abuse, job loss, family breakdown and even suicide. 

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Professional Security Magazine

The Big Give – a national scheme to encourage charitable giving at Christmas – will match on-line donations and double the value of contributions to relieve the trauma of armed forces veterans, on December 6, 7, 8 from 10am each day. Donations can be made on-line to PTSD Resolution (reg. charity No. 1133188) via the link www.ptsdgive.co.uk

PTSD Resolution has some 200 counsellors nationwide to provide support to resolve military trauma, with a success rate of eight out of 10 cases for veterans who complete the programme (Source: PTSD report 2012).
The charity says symptoms of military trauma include flashbacks, nightmares and depression. Without appropriate help the result can be family breakdown, homelessness, criminality and even suicide.
According to PTSD Resolution chairman Colonel Tony Gauvain (retired): “PTSD Resolution offers fast help, with an average of just five counselling sessions required on an outpatient basis. No referrals are needed. PTSD Resolution is a very lean organisations: there are no salaried staff or premises: funds are used for therapy and to provide support and information on the help available.”


http://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/case-studies/big-give/

Sunday 2 December 2012

Diary Dates


6-8 Dec            Big Give

Dec                  tbc Treadmill marathon - Anthony Taylor

2013

14 April            Bungay Marathon in Suffolk - Andi Murray

2 May               TATE workshop

15 May             The Georges Leygues sailing Challenge - Matt Minshall org with Toe-in-the-water.  Resolution boat provided, crew to be found.

5 June             House of Lords reception (by invitation only)

30 June           Tandem sky dive and marathon - Rhea Jefferies, daughter of one of our therapists, in conjunction with Armed Forces Day

Sept                 Conference (tba)

tbc                   Family Fun Day, Liverpool, Stephanie Fairweather

2014                Matt Minshall plans to climb in Oman

2014                Matt Minshall has plans to do something in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of WW1