Veterans Helping Veterans Now
Providing free services for veterans and families in Boulder County, CO
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Acupressure and Veterans
Acupressure is a type of complementary and alternative medicine that uses only the tips of the fingers to make contact with certain points on the body. Acupressure has been shown to enhance the relaxation response in some studies. To read more about these studies, visit http://www.colorado.edu/news/releases/2011/02/28/new-cu-study-shows-acupressure-effective-helping-treat-traumatic-brain.
The CAIRR Neuroscience Laboratory is seeking Veterans to volunteer for a research study to look at the effects of Acupressure Self-Administration Proficiency (ASAP) Education. Eligible participants will receive free materials and class instruction on ASAP.
We are seeking Veterans from the age of 24 to 95 who have a history of TBI/traumatic brain injury, PTSD/post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism or chronic pain. The classes will occur on Saturdays, 10:00am-12:30pm, May 12-July 7, 2012 at VHVNow, 600 Terry Street in Longmont.
If you would like more information on participating in the ASAP research study, please contact Joni Masse at (941) 374-0965 or the CAIRR Neuroscience Lab at (303) 492-6273.
Mindfulness Meditation Class
Starting Monday April 30 for 6 weeks, 5:30 pm
Join us for a free class series introducing and practicing Mindfulness Meditation.
Introduction:
- What is Mindfulness meditation?
- What are the benefits?
- How is it done?
Classes address learning how to:
- Work skillfully with habitual thoughts and feelings
- Reduce reactivity
- Increase calmness and clarity during stressful times
- Increase focus and patience
- Improve quality of life
The classes will consist of instruction, practice exercises, question and answer and open discussion. The facilitator is Robert Pauley - an engineer and manager at Ball Aerospace and communication system designer for US military applications. He has been practicing Mindfulness meditation for four years and facilitating other small group studies.
For more details and to sign up, contact: jordan@vhvnow.org
Summer BBQ
We invite you to join us for a BBQ at our center on Saturday June 2nd from 12:30-3:30. We ask that those attending bring either meat or a side dish. Drinks and condiments will be provided.
To RSVP please email Jordan at Jordan@vhvnow.org or call 303-772-9777
Veteran Family Talk Series
Please join us for this unique educational opportunity about veteran issues. All talks will be hosted by individuals with experience with veteran’s issues or by veterans and family members from 6pm-7:30pm.
- Monday, July 2nd: PTSD
- Held at: Longmont Library (409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO)
- Presentation by:
- Stew Brown clinical psychologist, Vietnam veteran
- Joni Masse psychosomatic massage therapist, veteran
- Monday, August 6th: Veterans and the Law
- Monday, September 3rd: Veterans Panel
- Monday, October 1st: Veterans and Relationships
For videos of previous talks visit: http://www.vhvnow.org/silver/index.php/resources/tbi-and-ptsd-lecture/
Veterans Rock!
VHVnow and the University of Colorado Student Veteran Association are joining forces for Veterans Rock!
The date is Saturday, September 15. Tickets will be $15 and will go on sale by late July. The location is the Glen Miller Ballroom on the C.U. Campus.
There will be several great bands from all eras of Rock and Roll. There will be free drawings for goodies for veterans.
Save the date for a great way to have fun and to honor veterans at the same time.
