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Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t
Know Where it Goes will be chatting with author, and
Executive Director of of the non-profit organization Huts For Vets,
Paul Anderson May 7, .2015 at 1 pm eastern as he talks about how
the wilderness therapy saves veterans lives .
Paul Andersen has been a professional
writer for over 35 years. He is a book author, screenplay writer,
editor, historian, magazine contributor, seminar leader, wilderness
guide and columnist for the Aspen Times. His latest book, “The High
Road to Aspen,” is a history of Independence Pass that tells the
founding story of Aspen. He also recently authored “The Story of
Snowmass,” a thorough history pictorial account of Snowmass Village
and ski resort. Andersen founded Huts For Vets in January 2013, a
non-profit designed to help combat veterans cope with post traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and other combat-related maladies. The program
focuses on wilderness as a place for national healing and the 10th
Mountain Ski Huts near Aspen as safe havens.
Huts for Vets was founded in Aspen,
Colorado in January 2013 to provide, at no cost to participants,
wilderness and communal experiences as therapeutic healing for U.S.
veterans and active-duty service members. It's mission is to help
veterans adjust to and enjoy civilian life by gaining tools for
enhancing mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health. The
participants learn at psychological and experiential levels through
immersion in wilderness, physical challenge, group discussions and
contemplative thought – making wilderness a place of national
healing.
Procedure
Qualifying psychological
questionnaire required to assure formation of compatible and
effective support grouping
Privacy and confidentiality
respected
Psychological interventions
available in the field when appropriate
Follow-up contacts with fellow
participants
Huts for Vets staff is trained in
wilderness First Aid
Values
Interact with fellow veterans in a
small group (12 participants max.)
Experience therapeutic calming
techniques
Discover peace, tranquility, and an
expanded sense of belonging
Explore healing opportunities
through wilderness hiking and group discussions
Link to other therapeutic
approaches and a menu of PTSD programs
Websites:
Tune into
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on May 7, 2015 at 1 pm
eastern to learn more about how Huts for Vets gives veterans a new
life's mission. The phone lines and chat will be available for those
who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.
The interview will be available in the
archives at
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2015/05/07/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it-goes
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