Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Warrior Canine Connection, Veterans Courst, Take Classes for FUN, Caregivers for Veterans Course





















Today’s Video is about how service dogs can help Veterans deal with a variety of transition and healing issues at: http://youtu.be/3v8sGni_4uU and the full story: http://www.stripes.com/news/the-goal-understanding-how-furry-friends-ease-ptsd-tbi-1.237004

Veterans Courts are popping up in many states, to address the complex issues that Veterans face when they return to civilian life – see one of their success stories at: http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/pa-veterans-court-grads-honored-for-battling-through-depression-addiction-convictions-1.237674

If you’d rather take classes for fun, try the non-credit courses that are offered through Yavapai College in the Prescott, Sedona or Verde Valley area.  Here are some examples of topics: Amazing Women Past & Present, Green Home Building, Marriage Communication – see more at: http://www.campusce.net/YC/category/category.aspx?C=&S=40

Are you a caregiver for a Veteran?  The VA offers a free six-week online course for caregivers designed to reduce caregiver stress at: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2013/August/Are-You-a-Caregiver-for-a-Veteran.asp

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