PTSD Vets Retreat

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If you or someone you know could benefit from this retreat, please let me know right away! There is still some room as of today and there is no cost! It's November 6th- 10th in San Francisco. Attached is a brochure. http://www.vvacalsc.com/images/bbimages/vets_retreat_brochure.pdf

Peace,

Almon
707-944-2431

East Bay Collaborative Friends,

Please see this offering of a FREE Residential Veteran Retreat. There are still openings available. See Information below, as well as flyer attachment.

Mary Dudum
East Bay Collaborative
415 407-7486

Voices of Veterans Retreat
a healing retreat for veterans
Sun Nov 6th – Thurs Nov 10th
Camp Newman – 4088 Porter Crk. Rd., Santa Rosa, CA

What is the Voices of Veterans Retreat?
This retreat provides a safe place and supportive time for veterans to share stories and consider significant events and results of their war experiences. The point isn’t simply recounting “war stories” as much as finding meaningful and healing ways to carry the dramas and traumas of combat and war.

The experience of war alters a person’s way of being in the world. Even those who come through battles physically unscathed are forever changed within themselves. Those who survive the gravities of war carry a darker knowledge of the world and of the human heart.

We will focus on creating a “community of veterans” that goes deeper than political opinions and gives voice to frequently unspoken aspects of war and its aftermath. Through sharing, discussion, and writing, key feelings and memories will be explored and placed into healing contexts.

Who is the Veterans Retreat intended for?

The retreat is intended for veterans of foreign wars and those who are directly affected by war. Participants at the retreat form a “sudden community” in which each voice gets heard and everyone receives proper support.

Veterans from past wars become mentors for those returning from current battles. Participants become presenters and recipients at the Welcome Home Ceremony that follows the retreat.

Who facilitates the Veterans Retreat?

The retreat will be primarily facilitated by Michael Meade, a Vietnam era veteran, noted author, and renowned storyteller. The support team includes Mosaic staff and experts in the fields of PTSD and trauma recovery.

Is there a cost for attending the Retreat?

Due to the generosity of community members, and supporting grants to Mosaic, travel expenses, accommodations, retreat residency, meals, and healing treatments can be provided at no cost to participating veterans.