HIRING VETERANS: A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Bill Simon, President and CEO of Walmart, recently announced his firm...
Tag Archives: Mental Health
President Obama Announces 8 Keys to Success for Veterans
At the recent Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Orlando, Fla.,...
MORE WORK TO DO FOR OUR VETERANS: PREPARE A SUPPORT SYSTEM
The national press is replete with ways to help our veterans,...
How the Process of Change Can Be Traumatic to a Veteran
On several occasions, I have spoken with individuals who shared their lack of...
A Veteran at home with Post Traumatic Stress
AVT Executive Director Jay Shurling with Gerry Vassar AVT board member...
Helping the Trauma-Impacted Individual with a Safety Plan
I have been writing about the issues surrounding trauma and our...
PTSD from a Military Spouse’s Viewpoint
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Secondary Trauma: A Consequence of a Veteran’s PTSD That Can Affect You
July 4th weekend, I spoke about PTSD, trauma and secondary trauma...
Attn. Employers! How to Hire Veterans Successfully
The Destructive Stigma Associated with Military Post-Traumatic Stress
Everyone needs help to overcome a life-obstacle at some point…physical, emotional, relational...
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE CELEBRATE JULY 4TH?
For me, July 4th represents so much more than a break from...
THE SEARCH FOR SAFETY WHEN IMPACTED BY TRAUMA
Each of us wants to be safe. We consciously make choices...
VETERAN’S TRAGEDIES: SUICIDE RATE NEARLY 22 PER DAY
This week we celebrate our freedom as a nation. We recognize...
“Suicide is one of the most complex & urgent problems our military faces.”
- Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta explains that suicide is the...
What should you expect when hiring a veteran ?
AVT is developing an education plan for employers. Click here to...