Free Tulsa Workshop Addresses 'Hidden Wounds Of War'

With suicide rates among our veterans are rising at alarming rates, Green Country service men and women, veterans and their families can take advantage of a free workshop in post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Thursday, May 6th 2010, 9:59 am

By: News On 6


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TULSA, OK -- Green Country service men and women, veterans and their families can take advantage of support offered by an expert in the hidden wounds of war during a Thursday evening seminar.

Heidi Kraft, Ph.D, a former Navy psychologist and author of Rule Number Two: Lessons I Learned in a Combat Hospital, will present the ‘Hidden Wounds of War: A Dialogue of Healing and Support for Combat Veterans.'

The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Center, 1028 E. 6th Street in Tulsa. The event is free and open to the public.

"Suicide rates among our veterans are rising at alarming rates, as is the diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder," said Michael Brose, MSW, executive director of the Mental Health Association in Tulsa.

"We're excited to have Dr. Kraft here from the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton to share insight into ways we can support the men and women who have sacrificed so much in the name of freedom."

A panel of veterans and family members whose lives have been touched by PTSD and suicide will begin the evening presenting their individual stories related to healing and resilience.

A full day professional continuing education workshop with Carol Kershaw, Ed.D, a licensed psychologist, and co-director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Houston entitled "Brain Change Therapy for Trauma and PTSD" will be offered on Friday, May 7, 2010. Dr. Kraft will open the training with a special presentation on "Welcoming the Troops Home: Effective Strategies for Working with Combat Veterans."

There is a cost for attending the Friday workshop. For more information contact Mental Health Association in Tulsa at 918-585-1213 or visit their web site.

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