Recreation therapy makes a difference physically and mentally for veterans. If you are a veteran, or if your loved one is a veteran, consider seeking recreation therapy. Recreation therapy is a type of therapy that encourages individuals to get active. One example of creation therapy is cycling. Even if you or a loved one was physically injured in the line of duty, there is a form of recreation therapy available to help.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder affects many veterans returning from active duty. Popular therapy has focused on trauma-based programs favored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense. However, a new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that these therapies were only effective in about one-third of the veterans who were tested.
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The first Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) was formed in 2008 in Buffalo NY by the Honorable Robert Russell who saw increasing numbers of veterans coming into his Drug and Mental Health Courts. He worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and local veterans organizations to create a docket that specifically deals with veterans involved in the justice system.
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Books, TVs, card games and laptops do not cut it anymore for the injured especially paralyzed veterans who have been in action for the armed forces and seen many tours. These activities are not just tiring to them but they can become boring and repetitive as well.
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The idea of beginning therapy can be extremely daunting, especially when it comes to your very first visit. Many worry that a certain stigma is attached to those who need therapy – that they can’t handle their responsibilities or are too weak to deal with their emotions on their own. In reality, knowing you need help and taking a step towards working on improving yourself is a sign of great strength. We want to help you feel as prepared and comfortable as possible before your first session so that you’ll know what to expect.
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Operation Rubix is dedicated to providing veterans and military members with mental healing. Our mission is to help veterans through their struggles with access to therapeutic services and counseling. Individual therapy and group therapy sessions are two ways we aim to help veterans. Learn more about group therapy options from Operation Rubix by reading on.
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Military families can be exposed to stress long after a deployment ends. Once the service member returns it is not guaranteed that they can integrate into their previous life without repercussions. Here are some tips to help service members and their families adjust to post-deployment.
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One of the many therapy options available through Operation Rubix in Sarasota is adaptive rowing. This is provided by Sarasota Adaptive Rowing Therapy (SARP) who helps disabled veterans and other disabled athletes with training in the Paralympic sport of rowing.
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At Operation Rubix, it is our mission to help veterans in need with mental healing. We pair our veterans with therapeutic services and counseling through both individual therapy sessions and group therapy sessions. To learn more about our group therapy sessions, continue reading.
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