At Operation Rubix, we strive to connect veterans and military members to resources that can offer positive treatment. We draw attention to mental health and spread awareness throughout the community. We also pair military members and veterans with therapuetic services and counseling through individual and group therapy sessions of various types. One of the types of therapy we encourage is cognitive behavioral therapy. Learn more about this type of therapy by reading on.
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Many veterans battle with mental health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In an effort to help veterans experience relief, studies have shown that acupuncture has positive effects. Acupuncture is a non-invasive treatment that can help with stress, depression, and anxiety, which are all parts of PTSD.
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For veterans seeking treatment for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, anxiety, insomnia, and other post-war-related problems, massage therapy is one ideal option. Massage therapy offers both physical and mental relaxation. Massage therapists who specialize in working with veterans know how to help with the common health issues that veterans face. For more information about massage therapy for veterans, just continue reading this blog post.
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Operation Rubix provides assistance to Sarasota area veterans to find programs to help them with mental health healing and awareness. There are both therapeutic services and counseling available for individuals and groups. One service available to our vets is light therapy.
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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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The United States Coast Guard celebrated its 228th birthday on August 4. The Coast Guard is one of the armed forces in America, which was founded on August 4, 1790. On this day, Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels, which were designed to enforce tariffs, prevent theft, and protect federal revenue. It was the job of the Coast Guard (which didn’t actually receive this name until 1915) to handle these tasks. Since 1790, the Coast Guard gained additional duties, such as aiding mariners in destress and tending to humanitarian needs.
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The Goodwill Benefit, Resources, and Veterans Education program, also known as BRAVE, launched in 2016. Thanks to a partnership with the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee and Sarasota (WRC), the organization was able to provide free mental health care to local veterans one day a week. Now, with funding provided by SRQ VETS, The Goodwill BRAVE program is available to veterans on a daily basis.
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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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