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What is Brotherhood – Four Powerful Facts About PTSD From War Correspondent Sebastian Junger

Please watch this Ted talk: http://www.vox.com/2015/5/15/8608091/facts-about-PTSD It will help you understand better why young men want to re-enlist, and the power of brotherhood in war. You will understand better that combat isn’t something that civilians can really understand unless they have been there. I believe that this mindset: Knowing where our place is as…

EFT For Emergency Response – DBHRT Presentation

getting EFT into the hands of first responders wI was invited by the DBHRT, the Disaster Behavior Health Response Team of New Hampshire, to give a presentation about how to use EFT in shelters. As a DBHRT Team Leader, I am grateful that EFT is now available to Behavior Health Volunteers in the state of…

Veterans PTSD – How to Gain Rapport and Initiate a Conversation

Hi Ingrid, I just finished listening to the pod cast you sent me on the intro to EFT and PTSD for Vets. I learned a great deal. I am a Vietnam Vet myself and a CERT-1 EFT person. I do not use EFT for income as I do not charge for my services. I have…

Interview with Vietnam Veteran Bob Culver about EFT and Healing PTSD

Listen to this exclusive interview with Bob Culver, one of our Vietnam Veterans who have been using EFT for their PTSD and war trauma.

Understanding Emotional Triggers of War Trauma

When helping Veterans, we have to be extremely mindful not to expose them to unintentional triggers. Depending on the trauma that someone has been through, even a change I voice, a picture of a depressed person or certain sounds or smells can trigger flashbacks and intrusive thoughts and cause startling and fear. EFT is an amazing tool to release the intensity of traumatic memories, negative beliefs and even related physical symptoms. However, without insights into the military mindset and world, we are risking exposing veterans to traumatizing situations unknowingly, as well as not reading their signs properly and missing out on important clues that would have helped them better.

The meaning of honor and sacrifice for military soldiers

When I started offering free services to servicemen and -women, it struck me how low the response was. e as EFT coaches have to earn the trust and respect one person at a time. Knowing EFT alone does not help a Veteran feel safe with us. Understanding the value of honor and sacrifice in the military mindset is extremely important. I have seen Vietnam veterans step forward with astounding courage, once they realized that their healing would help “the guys that are coming home now”. If we EFT Tapping coaches see ourselves on a mission greater than the individual sessions, helping those whose lives have been impacted by war and training, and finding ways to do good for many, then we will be able to communicate this mission easily and get others excited and grateful, too.

Veterans don’t talk politics

One of the biggest “turn offs” for most Veterans and active duty personel is, when people begin to talk politics in their presence.

Veterans healing from betrayal and anger

Many Veterans have a deeply ingrained feeling of betrayal and anger about it. As a healing practitioner, it is important that we honor and acknowledge this experience and feeling. Betrayal has many faces, but no matter what someone has experienced, he or she will most likely feel anger and rage about it. When a Veteran begins to talk about feeling betrayed, it is important not to judge, but to listen with compassion and confirm the betrayal.

EFT4Vets training on February 27th-28th

sign up: ingrid@eft4vets.com Helping Veterans and their families heal requires more than EFT skills. Working with the Military is in many ways different from any other community. Understanding how to create rapport and trust, the true meaning of the Warrior’s path, specific issues to address, and what not to talk about, and very creative and…