Coming in November...

OSR Military Women-only 20 day residential treatment

​British Columbia
Last April, a Vernon-based treatment program was conducted with a small group of female military veterans from around British Columbia.

This operational stress recovery program is designed for female military Veterans experiencing PTSD  to break down the isolation that many female veterans experience upon re-integrating into civilian life.

This operational stress recovery program include:

  • Education related to operational stress injuries,
  • women’s issues in the military, the dynamics of harassment and the learning of coping and resilience strategies.
  • Daily one-on-one counselling sessions included exposure methods such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and cognitive processing therapy.
  • self regulation strategies and anxiety management methods, including heart rate biofeedback and neuro-feedback.
  • The program is conducted by female therapists, and have female guest speakers.
  • The program is headed up by Ms. Irene Deleenheer, MSW, and Dr. Sandra de Blois.
Outcomes
  • Graduates of the program report dramatic improvement in the reduction of nightmares and flashbacks, lowered social and personal anxiety, decreased anger and resentment and greatly improved social skills.
  • Substantial improvements were evident on measures of PTSD and depression, which were also consistent with findings in previous men’s OSR groups.
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Sept. 11- 18: BAY OF FUNDY WOMEN OF COURAGE
GRAND MANAN, BAY OF FUNDY

An 8 day backpacking course to open up and communicate with other women survivors of violence and abuse, working together as a team and working toward your goal together while bonding with the other women within this breath-taking landscape.

Funding
  • Outward Bound Canada is able to offer funding for Women of Courage.  Participants in a position where they can contribute financially to the cost of the program are asked to pay what they can afford, allowing us to stretch funds and reach more women in need.
  • For those in need of assistance, a scholarship will be grated to cover such expenses as course fees, childcare, equipment, meals, accommodations, gear, clothing and travel expenses.
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January- February

Veterans Transition Network Women-only courses

The Veteran Transition Network is currently planning a women-only program to take place in Ontario (near Kingston) the months of Jan/Feb 2017.
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Patrick Thomas
Central Canada Operations| Veterans Transition Network
514.606.4118

Victims and Survivors Week Symposium-
​Voices of Hope

Wednesday, 1 June 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 
Royal Military College of Canada -
Cadet Mess YEO Hall 22 Amiens Ave, Kingston, ON K7K 7B4

Description: A one day symposium featuring stories of resiliency and hope delivered by survivors of crime and information session from front line workers to learn about support available in the community. 

Unfortunately, according to the event Agenda, no invited speakers seems to be Military Sexual Trauma survivors. 

Cost: Free
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BAY OF FUNDY WOMEN OF COURAGE - BACKPACKING

A backpacking course for women survivors of violence and abuse to allow communication through a bonding experience surrounded by a breath-taking landscape.
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War Horse Project

Free Equine Assisted Therapy program for Canadian Forces Members affected by Trauma. Group and Couple's sessions.
613-585-1208
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Recent News

meditating can change your brain

Harvard neuroscientist says meditation reduces stress, and changes your brain.

Source: Washington Post
May 26, 2015
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Victims Rights in the Military Justice System Act

This will provide victims within the military justice system with the same rights as those contained within the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
Source: DND
June 15, 2015
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