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    <title>Fostering Remembrance through the powerful stories resting at Canada’s National Military Cemetery with Nick McCarthy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock are joined by Nick McCarthy, historian and Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, the home of Canada’s National Military Cemetery, located in Ottawa, ON. They discuss the importance of military cemeteries, how they connect Canadians to their military history and the evolving ways in which Remembrance is fostered — from honouring the stories of Veterans and their Fam...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock are joined by Nick McCarthy, historian and Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, the home of Canada’s National Military Cemetery, located in Ottawa, ON. They discuss the importance of military cemeteries, how they connect Canadians to their military history and the evolving ways in which Remembrance is fostered — from honouring the stories of Veterans and their Families and encouraging public participation in ceremonies, to initiatives like those involving youth and schools in Remembrance events. Nick shares moving stories of connection and healing, describing events at Beechwood and examples of meaningful practices around Remembrance. The conversation highlights the importance of both individual and collective healing, the value of sharing Family stories, and the ongoing need to foster more meaningful connections between military and Veteran and civilian communities.<br/> <br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The significance and evolution of Canada’s National Military Cemetery at Beechwood</li><li>Storytelling as a tool for preserving military history and fostering connection</li><li>Remembrance ceremonies and opportunities for youth to participate</li><li>Meaningful traditions at grave sites, such as leaving coins and stones, and their symbolism</li><li>Honouring military and Veteran Families alongside service members in memorial spaces</li><li>The importance of accessible technology and resources for Remembrance and historical education</li><li>The role of cemeteries and ceremonies in supporting mental health and healing </li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li> <a href='https://beechwoodottawa.ca/communities/defence-and-security-services/national-military-cemetery/'><b>The National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery: </b>Information about the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including eligibility requirements for CAF members.</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/DCUk09y7rRk?si=G3SfKyszTsfWdxqL'><b>National Military Cemetery video overview: </b>Watch a video about the National Military Cemetery showcasing its four unique sections</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/vcpF8J-Cmiw?si=8loqXW4TpZXYvJoz'><b>The Hall of Colours: </b>Watch a video about the Hall of Colours, an area that exclusively serves the memorial needs of CAF members and Veterans.</a></li><li><a href='https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/'><b>No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation: </b>Through the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) Memorial Foundation, students honour fallen Canadian military members and connect to history by laying poppies at the headstones of Veterans.</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/national-military-cemetery'><b>Veterans Affairs Canada: </b>Information about the National Military Cemetery</a></li><li><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/bereavement-grief/hope-program'><b>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) HOPE Program: </b>This program offers continuous peer support and education on grief to help bereaved Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their Families to better understand the grief process and provides coping strategies.</a></li><li><a href='https://mygrief.ca/'><b>MyGrief.ca: </b></a>A free e-learning resource designed by Canadian Virtual Hospice featuring various modules to help you to understand and move through your grief, at your own pace.</li><li><a href='https://kidsgrief.ca/'><b>KidsGrief.ca</b></a><b>: </b>A free online resource to help parents talk to their kids about death. </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'><b>Stories from Veterans and Families</b></a><b>: </b>Watch digital stories from CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Family members. Told in their own words, they share a thread of recovery and resilience. In bringing these stories to life, the hope is to support others on their own journeys.</li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep38-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep38-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock are joined by Nick McCarthy, historian and Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, the home of Canada’s National Military Cemetery, located in Ottawa, ON. They discuss the importance of military cemeteries, how they connect Canadians to their military history and the evolving ways in which Remembrance is fostered — from honouring the stories of Veterans and their Families and encouraging public participation in ceremonies, to initiatives like those involving youth and schools in Remembrance events. Nick shares moving stories of connection and healing, describing events at Beechwood and examples of meaningful practices around Remembrance. The conversation highlights the importance of both individual and collective healing, the value of sharing Family stories, and the ongoing need to foster more meaningful connections between military and Veteran and civilian communities.<br/> <br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The significance and evolution of Canada’s National Military Cemetery at Beechwood</li><li>Storytelling as a tool for preserving military history and fostering connection</li><li>Remembrance ceremonies and opportunities for youth to participate</li><li>Meaningful traditions at grave sites, such as leaving coins and stones, and their symbolism</li><li>Honouring military and Veteran Families alongside service members in memorial spaces</li><li>The importance of accessible technology and resources for Remembrance and historical education</li><li>The role of cemeteries and ceremonies in supporting mental health and healing </li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li> <a href='https://beechwoodottawa.ca/communities/defence-and-security-services/national-military-cemetery/'><b>The National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery: </b>Information about the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including eligibility requirements for CAF members.</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/DCUk09y7rRk?si=G3SfKyszTsfWdxqL'><b>National Military Cemetery video overview: </b>Watch a video about the National Military Cemetery showcasing its four unique sections</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/vcpF8J-Cmiw?si=8loqXW4TpZXYvJoz'><b>The Hall of Colours: </b>Watch a video about the Hall of Colours, an area that exclusively serves the memorial needs of CAF members and Veterans.</a></li><li><a href='https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/'><b>No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation: </b>Through the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) Memorial Foundation, students honour fallen Canadian military members and connect to history by laying poppies at the headstones of Veterans.</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/national-military-cemetery'><b>Veterans Affairs Canada: </b>Information about the National Military Cemetery</a></li><li><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/bereavement-grief/hope-program'><b>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) HOPE Program: </b>This program offers continuous peer support and education on grief to help bereaved Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their Families to better understand the grief process and provides coping strategies.</a></li><li><a href='https://mygrief.ca/'><b>MyGrief.ca: </b></a>A free e-learning resource designed by Canadian Virtual Hospice featuring various modules to help you to understand and move through your grief, at your own pace.</li><li><a href='https://kidsgrief.ca/'><b>KidsGrief.ca</b></a><b>: </b>A free online resource to help parents talk to their kids about death. </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'><b>Stories from Veterans and Families</b></a><b>: </b>Watch digital stories from CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Family members. Told in their own words, they share a thread of recovery and resilience. In bringing these stories to life, the hope is to support others on their own journeys.</li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep38-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep38-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian and Laryssa have an open and personal conversation about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its unique impacts among Veterans and their Families. </p><p>They discuss how PTSD is often the “elephant in the room” for Veterans and their loved ones, highlighting the stigma that can come with receiving a diagnosis and pursuing treatment. </p><p>Brian shares his first-hand experience of coming to terms with his PTSD diagnosis, including the challenges of openly discussing mental health and its potential career impacts. Both hosts reflect on the journey from injury to acceptance, the complex emotions that come with it and the reality that Family members are also impacted and require their own supports. </p><p><b>Key topics</b> </p><ul><li>Common misconceptions and stigma surrounding PTSD in the Veteran community </li><li>The importance and difficulty of disclosing a PTSD diagnosis to Family, and the impacts on loved ones and friends </li><li>Challenges of seeking and engaging in treatment, including health care providers’ understanding of military culture and life </li><li>The myth of “simple recovery” and the ongoing nature of managing mental health and well-being </li><li>Strategies for having age-appropriate conversations with kids </li><li>Acceptance of personal limitations and posttraumatic growth </li><li>Evolving attitudes about mental health in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) </li></ul><p><b>Resources</b> <br/> </p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'><b>PTSD and some treatment options</b>: The Atlas Institute’s webpage providing an overview of the causes, symptoms and some treatment options for managing a PTSD diagnosis.</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'><b>For Families</b>: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'><b>Resources for Families and friends: </b>Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'><b>Public safety personnel (PSP) and posttraumatic stress injuries:</b> Videos, fact sheets and other resources relevant to PSP, current and former military <b>members</b> and their Families.</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/what-they-see/'><b>What they see:</b> A collection of real-life stories, videos and audio clips from Canadian military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Families.</a> </li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/ZdLU7jlej-0?si=DTYOb4vaJt9kGkih'><b>The psychiatric management of PTSD:</b> A webinar for Veterans and Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'><b>Stories from Veterans and Families</b>: Watch digital stories from CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Family members, told in their own words.</a> </li><li><a href='https://mindkit.ca/'><b>MindKit: </b>MindKit is a mental health hub for military children to learn about mental health and posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs). It was co-created by Atlas and young Family members of Canadian Veterans living with a PTSI.</a> </li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep37-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep37-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian and Laryssa have an open and personal conversation about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its unique impacts among Veterans and their Families. </p><p>They discuss how PTSD is often the “elephant in the room” for Veterans and their loved ones, highlighting the stigma that can come with receiving a diagnosis and pursuing treatment. </p><p>Brian shares his first-hand experience of coming to terms with his PTSD diagnosis, including the challenges of openly discussing mental health and its potential career impacts. Both hosts reflect on the journey from injury to acceptance, the complex emotions that come with it and the reality that Family members are also impacted and require their own supports. </p><p><b>Key topics</b> </p><ul><li>Common misconceptions and stigma surrounding PTSD in the Veteran community </li><li>The importance and difficulty of disclosing a PTSD diagnosis to Family, and the impacts on loved ones and friends </li><li>Challenges of seeking and engaging in treatment, including health care providers’ understanding of military culture and life </li><li>The myth of “simple recovery” and the ongoing nature of managing mental health and well-being </li><li>Strategies for having age-appropriate conversations with kids </li><li>Acceptance of personal limitations and posttraumatic growth </li><li>Evolving attitudes about mental health in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) </li></ul><p><b>Resources</b> <br/> </p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'><b>PTSD and some treatment options</b>: The Atlas Institute’s webpage providing an overview of the causes, symptoms and some treatment options for managing a PTSD diagnosis.</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'><b>For Families</b>: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'><b>Resources for Families and friends: </b>Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'><b>Public safety personnel (PSP) and posttraumatic stress injuries:</b> Videos, fact sheets and other resources relevant to PSP, current and former military <b>members</b> and their Families.</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/what-they-see/'><b>What they see:</b> A collection of real-life stories, videos and audio clips from Canadian military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Families.</a> </li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/ZdLU7jlej-0?si=DTYOb4vaJt9kGkih'><b>The psychiatric management of PTSD:</b> A webinar for Veterans and Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'><b>Stories from Veterans and Families</b>: Watch digital stories from CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Family members, told in their own words.</a> </li><li><a href='https://mindkit.ca/'><b>MindKit: </b>MindKit is a mental health hub for military children to learn about mental health and posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs). It was co-created by Atlas and young Family members of Canadian Veterans living with a PTSI.</a> </li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep37-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep37-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna are joined by John Dugas, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran who has dedicated his life to service both in uniform and beyond. John is a certified service dog trainer who pairs Veterans and first responders with specially trained, certified service dogs through his work with Courageous Companions. John also shares about how service dogs have played a role in navigating his own journey with traumatic brain injury.   Their conversation highlights ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna are joined by John Dugas, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran who has dedicated his life to service both in uniform and beyond. John is a certified service dog trainer who pairs Veterans and first responders with specially trained, certified service dogs through his work with Courageous Companions. John also shares about how service dogs have played a role in navigating his own journey with traumatic brain injury.<br/> <br/>Their conversation highlights the powerful bond between humans and dogs and the life-changing role that compassion, structure and trust can play in recovery. They explore the unique differences between service dogs and pets, and important considerations for Veteran Families thinking about seeking a service dog.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The key differences between a psychiatric service dog and a pet dog</li><li>The benefits and misconceptions about service dogs in mental health treatment</li><li>Realistic expectations on bonding, training and the ongoing commitments of having a service dog</li><li>The importance of timing and readiness for both the Veteran and their Family members</li><li>Navigating public spaces and unexpected interactions related to your service dog</li><li>Guidance and common questions on selecting reputable service dog organizations</li><li>The significant role Family plays alongside the service dog in a Veteran’s healing</li></ul><p><b> Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://courageouscompanions.ca/'><b>Courageous Companions</b>: A Canadian charity that provides quality-trained, certified service dogs to military Veterans and first responders </a> </li><li><a href='https://courageouscompanions.ca/about-service-dogs/'><b>Information about service dogs:</b> Learn how service dogs can help relieve symptoms of operational stress injuries and what defines a service dog</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/research/info-briefs/service-dogs'><b>Veterans Affairs Canada: Evaluating the effectiveness of service dogs for Veterans with PTSD — </b>an information brief from a research study</a></li><li><a href='https://journal-veterans-studies.org/articles/10.21061/jvs.v7i1.194'><b>Examining changes in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and substance use among a sample of Canadian Veterans working with service dogs: </b>An exploratory patient-oriented longitudinal study, published in the <em>Journal of Veterans Studies</em></a></li><li><a href='https://www.legion.ca/news/2024/12/06/veterans-mental-health-and-the-service-dog-connection'><b>Royal Canadian Legion: Veterans, mental health and the service dog connection</b>— Read an article advocating for national training standards for service dogs</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'><b>Resources for Families and friends: </b>Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a></li></ul><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep36-fr'>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep36-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna are joined by John Dugas, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran who has dedicated his life to service both in uniform and beyond. John is a certified service dog trainer who pairs Veterans and first responders with specially trained, certified service dogs through his work with Courageous Companions. John also shares about how service dogs have played a role in navigating his own journey with traumatic brain injury.<br/> <br/>Their conversation highlights the powerful bond between humans and dogs and the life-changing role that compassion, structure and trust can play in recovery. They explore the unique differences between service dogs and pets, and important considerations for Veteran Families thinking about seeking a service dog.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The key differences between a psychiatric service dog and a pet dog</li><li>The benefits and misconceptions about service dogs in mental health treatment</li><li>Realistic expectations on bonding, training and the ongoing commitments of having a service dog</li><li>The importance of timing and readiness for both the Veteran and their Family members</li><li>Navigating public spaces and unexpected interactions related to your service dog</li><li>Guidance and common questions on selecting reputable service dog organizations</li><li>The significant role Family plays alongside the service dog in a Veteran’s healing</li></ul><p><b> Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://courageouscompanions.ca/'><b>Courageous Companions</b>: A Canadian charity that provides quality-trained, certified service dogs to military Veterans and first responders </a> </li><li><a href='https://courageouscompanions.ca/about-service-dogs/'><b>Information about service dogs:</b> Learn how service dogs can help relieve symptoms of operational stress injuries and what defines a service dog</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/research/info-briefs/service-dogs'><b>Veterans Affairs Canada: Evaluating the effectiveness of service dogs for Veterans with PTSD — </b>an information brief from a research study</a></li><li><a href='https://journal-veterans-studies.org/articles/10.21061/jvs.v7i1.194'><b>Examining changes in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and substance use among a sample of Canadian Veterans working with service dogs: </b>An exploratory patient-oriented longitudinal study, published in the <em>Journal of Veterans Studies</em></a></li><li><a href='https://www.legion.ca/news/2024/12/06/veterans-mental-health-and-the-service-dog-connection'><b>Royal Canadian Legion: Veterans, mental health and the service dog connection</b>— Read an article advocating for national training standards for service dogs</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'><b>Resources for Families and friends: </b>Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a></li></ul><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep36-fr'>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep36-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>‘Who am I if not a soldier?’ Exploring creativity, identity and healing after service with Ryan Hawkyard</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the role of creativity and the arts in healing, identity and meaning-making in life after military service. They are joined by Ryan Hawkyard, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran with 20 years of service, who shares how acting and improv became an unexpected but critical part of his recovery following a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. Ryan reflects on the challenges many Veterans face ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the role of creativity and the arts in healing, identity and meaning-making in life after military service. They are joined by Ryan Hawkyard, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran with 20 years of service, who shares how acting and improv became an unexpected but critical part of his recovery following a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.</p><p>Ryan reflects on the challenges many Veterans face when leaving the military, including the loss of structure, purpose and identity, and asks a question so many struggle with: “Who am I if I’m not a soldier?” He shares how creative practices can help Veterans process what they’ve been carrying, reconnect with their humanity and find new ways to express vulnerability without fear of failure.<br/> <br/>Ryan Hawkyard served 20 years in the CAF and completed three tours in Afghanistan. During that time he was diagnosed with PTSD. After his service, Ryan co-founded Soldiers in the Arts, a program using creativity and performance to help Veterans process trauma, build trust and foster healing. Ryan uses storytelling, acting and his passion for the arts to guide fellow Veterans on their recovery and reintegration journeys.<br/> <b><br/> Key topics</b></p><ul><li>Identity, purpose and finding meaning after leaving the military</li><li>How embracing vulnerability, creativity and the arts can support healing from trauma</li><li>The power of finding common humanity through storytelling and performance</li><li>The contrast between military culture’s focus on end goals and outcomes, and how the arts encourage being present in the moment</li><li>The differences between acting, authenticity and “putting on a mask” when living with a mental health injury</li><li>Practical ways to get started with the arts, even if you don’t consider yourself creative</li></ul><p><b> Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.rgf-sita.com/'>Soldiers in the Arts: A transformative platform empowering Veterans and their Families through creative exploration</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/hands-of-purpose-crafting-identity-renewing-purpose-and-bridging-worlds/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — Hands of purpose: Crafting identity, renewing purpose and bridging worlds</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/'>Veterans Transition Network: A charity that provides free group counselling programs to help Veterans of the CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police transition successfully to post-service life</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5zc1y47kaU'>Watch Grant’s digital story of an adult child of Veterans who found solace in the arts</a></li><li><a href='https://vetscanada.org/english/guitars-for-vets'>Guitars for Vets Canada: A program matching Veterans and still-serving members with PTSD or other service-related injuries with guitars and lessons</a></li><li><a href='https://redcap.montfort.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=A9XYW8A3JA43LPJN&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawPTjAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUeUNOdkk0azZ2WDgxN25Jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHglY5FXEKReVYRr7Hk1Oojp53n_kjt9AxJMvPvl0sqqmIscYYDYSRHB4r-lr_aem_pG-h4aZH7hm1tc11vElOsQ'>Echo for Life (Ottawa, ON): Music workshop for Veterans of the CAF and RCMP — running from March 25 – May 27, 2026</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.ca/THEN-WAS-DRAGON-Canadian-military/dp/1738695271'><em>Then, I Was A Dragon</em>: Writing from women who have served in the Canadian military</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends: Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the role of creativity and the arts in healing, identity and meaning-making in life after military service. They are joined by Ryan Hawkyard, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran with 20 years of service, who shares how acting and improv became an unexpected but critical part of his recovery following a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.</p><p>Ryan reflects on the challenges many Veterans face when leaving the military, including the loss of structure, purpose and identity, and asks a question so many struggle with: “Who am I if I’m not a soldier?” He shares how creative practices can help Veterans process what they’ve been carrying, reconnect with their humanity and find new ways to express vulnerability without fear of failure.<br/> <br/>Ryan Hawkyard served 20 years in the CAF and completed three tours in Afghanistan. During that time he was diagnosed with PTSD. After his service, Ryan co-founded Soldiers in the Arts, a program using creativity and performance to help Veterans process trauma, build trust and foster healing. Ryan uses storytelling, acting and his passion for the arts to guide fellow Veterans on their recovery and reintegration journeys.<br/> <b><br/> Key topics</b></p><ul><li>Identity, purpose and finding meaning after leaving the military</li><li>How embracing vulnerability, creativity and the arts can support healing from trauma</li><li>The power of finding common humanity through storytelling and performance</li><li>The contrast between military culture’s focus on end goals and outcomes, and how the arts encourage being present in the moment</li><li>The differences between acting, authenticity and “putting on a mask” when living with a mental health injury</li><li>Practical ways to get started with the arts, even if you don’t consider yourself creative</li></ul><p><b> Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.rgf-sita.com/'>Soldiers in the Arts: A transformative platform empowering Veterans and their Families through creative exploration</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/hands-of-purpose-crafting-identity-renewing-purpose-and-bridging-worlds/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — Hands of purpose: Crafting identity, renewing purpose and bridging worlds</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/'>Veterans Transition Network: A charity that provides free group counselling programs to help Veterans of the CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police transition successfully to post-service life</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5zc1y47kaU'>Watch Grant’s digital story of an adult child of Veterans who found solace in the arts</a></li><li><a href='https://vetscanada.org/english/guitars-for-vets'>Guitars for Vets Canada: A program matching Veterans and still-serving members with PTSD or other service-related injuries with guitars and lessons</a></li><li><a href='https://redcap.montfort.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=A9XYW8A3JA43LPJN&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawPTjAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUeUNOdkk0azZ2WDgxN25Jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHglY5FXEKReVYRr7Hk1Oojp53n_kjt9AxJMvPvl0sqqmIscYYDYSRHB4r-lr_aem_pG-h4aZH7hm1tc11vElOsQ'>Echo for Life (Ottawa, ON): Music workshop for Veterans of the CAF and RCMP — running from March 25 – May 27, 2026</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.ca/THEN-WAS-DRAGON-Canadian-military/dp/1738695271'><em>Then, I Was A Dragon</em>: Writing from women who have served in the Canadian military</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends: Includes information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Are you biting off more than you can chew?</itunes:title>
    <title>Are you biting off more than you can chew?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian and Laryssa dive into the topic of “biting off more than you can chew” as it relates to Veterans, their Families and those who serve in caregiving roles.    Sharing candid stories and personal experiences, they explore how easy it is to become overwhelmed when supporting others while managing your own mental health and the day-to-day challenges that come up. Their conversation highlights the complexity of balancing care for loved on...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian and Laryssa dive into the topic of “biting off more than you can chew” as it relates to Veterans, their Families and those who serve in caregiving roles.<br/> <br/> Sharing candid stories and personal experiences, they explore how easy it is to become overwhelmed when supporting others while managing your own mental health and the day-to-day challenges that come up. Their conversation highlights the complexity of balancing care for loved ones while maintaining your own personal well-being, and how setting boundaries can feel both necessary but incredibly difficult.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The unique pressures faced by Veterans and their Families around mental health and recovery</li><li>The challenges around supporting others while managing your own mental health</li><li>The importance of boundaries and maintaining a personal “reserve”</li><li>Strategies to empower others to support themselves instead of doing everything for them</li><li>The risks and realities of burnout and compassion fatigue</li><li>The significance of small tasks accumulating into overwhelming responsibilities</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/news/hope-in-hand-honouring-our-needs-this-holiday-season/'>Hope in hand: Honouring our needs this holiday season</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends — including information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families, navigating challenging relationship dynamics and coping strategies</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory — an online directory of peer support programs that are available to Veterans and their Families, searchable by location</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/mst/families/mst-self-care-en.pdf'>Military sexual trauma: Self-care for Family members — learn about self-care and setting boundaries</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/events/veteran-family-summit-2026/'>Veteran Family Summit 2026 — January 22 – 23, 2026</a> </li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep34'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep34</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian and Laryssa dive into the topic of “biting off more than you can chew” as it relates to Veterans, their Families and those who serve in caregiving roles.<br/> <br/> Sharing candid stories and personal experiences, they explore how easy it is to become overwhelmed when supporting others while managing your own mental health and the day-to-day challenges that come up. Their conversation highlights the complexity of balancing care for loved ones while maintaining your own personal well-being, and how setting boundaries can feel both necessary but incredibly difficult.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The unique pressures faced by Veterans and their Families around mental health and recovery</li><li>The challenges around supporting others while managing your own mental health</li><li>The importance of boundaries and maintaining a personal “reserve”</li><li>Strategies to empower others to support themselves instead of doing everything for them</li><li>The risks and realities of burnout and compassion fatigue</li><li>The significance of small tasks accumulating into overwhelming responsibilities</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/news/hope-in-hand-honouring-our-needs-this-holiday-season/'>Hope in hand: Honouring our needs this holiday season</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends — including information on signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress injuries, potential impacts on Families, navigating challenging relationship dynamics and coping strategies</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory — an online directory of peer support programs that are available to Veterans and their Families, searchable by location</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/mst/families/mst-self-care-en.pdf'>Military sexual trauma: Self-care for Family members — learn about self-care and setting boundaries</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/events/veteran-family-summit-2026/'>Veteran Family Summit 2026 — January 22 – 23, 2026</a> </li></ul><p>Lire en français : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep34'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep34</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Understanding the invisible impacts of traumatic brain injury with Veteran and former CFL player Ryan Carey</itunes:title>
    <title>Understanding the invisible impacts of traumatic brain injury with Veteran and former CFL player Ryan Carey</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock welcome returning guest Ryan Carey — a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, musician and football coach — for a candid conversation about brain health, traumatic brain injury and life after service.    Ryan shares insights from both his military and professional athletic experiences, diving into how repetitive impacts can affect brain function and sharing practical ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock welcome returning guest Ryan Carey — a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, musician and football coach — for a candid conversation about brain health, traumatic brain injury and life after service.<br/> <br/> Ryan shares insights from both his military and professional athletic experiences, diving into how repetitive impacts can affect brain function and sharing practical strategies for maintaining brain health. Brian, Laryssa and Ryan also explore the often-overlooked role of Family members and caregivers, the unspoken realities around transition to post-service life and the ongoing evolution in safety practices in the military and in sports. Throughout the discussion they highlight the importance of self-care, solidarity and peer support in navigating both physical and psychological challenges.</p><p>Ryan Carey was drafted fourth overall in the 1994 CFL draft and played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a>.</p><p><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The physical and psychological impacts of repetitive head trauma</li><li>Practical strategies for managing brain health</li><li>Advancements in military and sports organizations&apos; understanding of brain health and adoption of safer practices</li><li>The differences in symptoms between posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury</li><li>Coping with memory loss and changing capabilities after injury</li><li>The importance of communication and support from Family, peers and caregivers</li></ul><p>Interested in hearing more about traumatic brain injury? Listen to <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-8-traumatic-brain-injury-with-veteran-former-cfl-player-ryan-carey/'>Ryan’s previous appearance</a> on <em>Mind Beyond the Mission </em>where he first joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss traumatic brain injury and brain health.</p><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/traumatic-brain-injury/'>Resources on traumatic brain injury for Veterans, their Family members and people who work with them</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-vs-ptsd-en.pdf'>Traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/programs/project-enlist/'>Project Enlist</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/programs/project-enlist/operation-brain-health/'>Operation Brain Health</a></li><li><a href='https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score'><em>The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma</em> by Bessel van der Kolk</a></li><li><a href='https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/resourcesite/'>Brain Injury Canada resource website</a> </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep33-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep33-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock welcome returning guest Ryan Carey — a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, musician and football coach — for a candid conversation about brain health, traumatic brain injury and life after service.<br/> <br/> Ryan shares insights from both his military and professional athletic experiences, diving into how repetitive impacts can affect brain function and sharing practical strategies for maintaining brain health. Brian, Laryssa and Ryan also explore the often-overlooked role of Family members and caregivers, the unspoken realities around transition to post-service life and the ongoing evolution in safety practices in the military and in sports. Throughout the discussion they highlight the importance of self-care, solidarity and peer support in navigating both physical and psychological challenges.</p><p>Ryan Carey was drafted fourth overall in the 1994 CFL draft and played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a>.</p><p><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The physical and psychological impacts of repetitive head trauma</li><li>Practical strategies for managing brain health</li><li>Advancements in military and sports organizations&apos; understanding of brain health and adoption of safer practices</li><li>The differences in symptoms between posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury</li><li>Coping with memory loss and changing capabilities after injury</li><li>The importance of communication and support from Family, peers and caregivers</li></ul><p>Interested in hearing more about traumatic brain injury? Listen to <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-8-traumatic-brain-injury-with-veteran-former-cfl-player-ryan-carey/'>Ryan’s previous appearance</a> on <em>Mind Beyond the Mission </em>where he first joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss traumatic brain injury and brain health.</p><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/traumatic-brain-injury/'>Resources on traumatic brain injury for Veterans, their Family members and people who work with them</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-vs-ptsd-en.pdf'>Traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/programs/project-enlist/'>Project Enlist</a></li><li><a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/programs/project-enlist/operation-brain-health/'>Operation Brain Health</a></li><li><a href='https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score'><em>The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma</em> by Bessel van der Kolk</a></li><li><a href='https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/resourcesite/'>Brain Injury Canada resource website</a> </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep33-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep33-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Understanding how trauma impacts sleep, with Dr. Craig Stewart</itunes:title>
    <title>Understanding how trauma impacts sleep, with Dr. Craig Stewart</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being. <br/><br/>They explore the common challenges Veteran Families face when sleep is disrupted by PTSIs, discuss practical advice for managing sleep issues and highlight new research around sleep health and trauma. <br/><br/>Dr. Craig P. Stewart, MB BAO BCh, MA, FRCPC is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Interim Medical Director at the St. Joseph’s Health Care London OSI Clinic. He completed a clinical fellowship in sleep medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, where he serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He holds a master’s degree in behavioural neuroscience from Brock University with a focus on neurophysiological correlates of sleep, with additional research experience in circadian rhythms. He also practises at a community sleep clinic in the greater Toronto area. </p><p><b>Key topics</b> </p><ul><li>The impacts of trauma and sleep deprivation on memory and mental health </li><li>The common differences and similarities in sleep issues between Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans and public safety personnel </li><li>The long-term physical and mental health consequences of chronic insomnia </li><li>Nightmares, dream enactment and practical Family strategies to manage sleep disruptions and behaviours </li><li>How electronic device use and &quot;doom scrolling&quot; affect sleep routines and conditioned arousal </li><li>Realistic expectations and recovery models for improving sleep after trauma</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://youtu.be/SRROQRUHjzA?si=gCyeA4miMWbddYY4'>‘To sleep, perchance to dream’: An overview of common sleep issues, treatments and myths with Dr. Craig Stewart (video)</a> </li><li><a href='https://participaid.co/studies/egJ1Dd?lang=en'>Participate in a study aiming to better understand the prevalence of sleep conditions and challenges among Canadian Veterans and their Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>Learn about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some treatment options</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'>Resources on living with PTSIs for public safety personnel and their Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends —includes information on signs and symptoms of PTSIs, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/SleepHygiene.pdf'>Anxiety Canada: Getting a good night’s sleep</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/sleep_problems.asp'>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Path to better sleep</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/sleep_problems.asp'>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Sleep problems and PTSD</a> </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep32-fr'>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep32-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being. <br/><br/>They explore the common challenges Veteran Families face when sleep is disrupted by PTSIs, discuss practical advice for managing sleep issues and highlight new research around sleep health and trauma. <br/><br/>Dr. Craig P. Stewart, MB BAO BCh, MA, FRCPC is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Interim Medical Director at the St. Joseph’s Health Care London OSI Clinic. He completed a clinical fellowship in sleep medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, where he serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He holds a master’s degree in behavioural neuroscience from Brock University with a focus on neurophysiological correlates of sleep, with additional research experience in circadian rhythms. He also practises at a community sleep clinic in the greater Toronto area. </p><p><b>Key topics</b> </p><ul><li>The impacts of trauma and sleep deprivation on memory and mental health </li><li>The common differences and similarities in sleep issues between Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans and public safety personnel </li><li>The long-term physical and mental health consequences of chronic insomnia </li><li>Nightmares, dream enactment and practical Family strategies to manage sleep disruptions and behaviours </li><li>How electronic device use and &quot;doom scrolling&quot; affect sleep routines and conditioned arousal </li><li>Realistic expectations and recovery models for improving sleep after trauma</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://youtu.be/SRROQRUHjzA?si=gCyeA4miMWbddYY4'>‘To sleep, perchance to dream’: An overview of common sleep issues, treatments and myths with Dr. Craig Stewart (video)</a> </li><li><a href='https://participaid.co/studies/egJ1Dd?lang=en'>Participate in a study aiming to better understand the prevalence of sleep conditions and challenges among Canadian Veterans and their Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>Learn about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some treatment options</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'>Resources on living with PTSIs for public safety personnel and their Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends —includes information on signs and symptoms of PTSIs, potential impacts on Families and coping strategies</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/SleepHygiene.pdf'>Anxiety Canada: Getting a good night’s sleep</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/sleep_problems.asp'>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Path to better sleep</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/sleep_problems.asp'>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Sleep problems and PTSD</a> </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep32-fr'>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep32-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>An introduction to prolonged exposure therapy with guests Dr. David Paul and Justin Woodcock</itunes:title>
    <title>An introduction to prolonged exposure therapy with guests Dr. David Paul and Justin Woodcock</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Justin Woodcock look at prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with special guest Dr. David Paul, a registered psychologist specializing in trauma treatment for military and public safety personnel. They unpack the basics of PE, how it specifically helps those living with PTSD and the vital role Families play in supporting a loved one through this sometimes challenging but hopeful therapeutic journey. David addresses com...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Host Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Justin Woodcock look at prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with special guest Dr. David Paul, a registered psychologist specializing in trauma treatment for military and public safety personnel.</p><p>They unpack the basics of PE, how it specifically helps those living with PTSD and the vital role Families play in supporting a loved one through this sometimes challenging but hopeful therapeutic journey. David addresses common misconceptions and shares practical insights to help Veterans and their loved ones make informed decisions and best prepare themselves for therapy.<br/><br/>David Paul, PhD, R. Psych, is a registered psychologist in private practice in Edmonton, AB. He has specialized in the treatment and assessment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders in military and public safety personnel for most of his career, including in previous positions at the Edmonton OSI Clinic and the Operational Trauma and Stress Support Centre (OTSSC) at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. He holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from McGill University and is certified as a trainer in PE therapy by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>Justin Woodcock is a proud First Nation Veteran and social worker from Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He served from 2009 to 2017 in both the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Navy.</p><p>Motivated by the loss of fellow soldiers to PTSD, Justin pursued a career in social work. He now serves as the First Nations Veterans Program Coordinator for the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, leading a program created by and for First Nations Veterans.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>What PE therapy is and how it differs from general exposure therapy</li><li>The two main components of PE: imaginal and in vivo exposure</li><li>Why PE is targeted to treat PTSD and typical session durations and structure</li><li>Common misconceptions and fears about PE among Veterans and their Families</li><li>The vital role Family members play and advice for Families with loved ones considering or starting PE therapy</li><li>The differences and unique challenges between treating Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_pet.html'>About prolonged exposure therapy — The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the Perelman School of Medicine</a></li><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/find_pe_therapist.html#Canada18'>Find a certified PE therapist</a></li><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Recorded_Trainings.html'>Recorded trainings on PE therapy for service providers</a></li><li><a href='https://www.cpsat.ca/'>The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress &amp; Anxiety Treatment</a></li><li><a href='http://eepurl.com/hYsDHn'>Email list for service providers — sign up to be notified about upcoming no-cost PE training opportunities offered by the Atlas Institute</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/training'>Other training opportunities for service providers who work with Veterans and Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/training/evidence-based-therapy-community-of-practice/'>Join the Atlas Institute’s Evidence-Based Therapy Community of Practice</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep31-fr</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Host Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Justin Woodcock look at prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with special guest Dr. David Paul, a registered psychologist specializing in trauma treatment for military and public safety personnel.</p><p>They unpack the basics of PE, how it specifically helps those living with PTSD and the vital role Families play in supporting a loved one through this sometimes challenging but hopeful therapeutic journey. David addresses common misconceptions and shares practical insights to help Veterans and their loved ones make informed decisions and best prepare themselves for therapy.<br/><br/>David Paul, PhD, R. Psych, is a registered psychologist in private practice in Edmonton, AB. He has specialized in the treatment and assessment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders in military and public safety personnel for most of his career, including in previous positions at the Edmonton OSI Clinic and the Operational Trauma and Stress Support Centre (OTSSC) at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. He holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from McGill University and is certified as a trainer in PE therapy by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>Justin Woodcock is a proud First Nation Veteran and social worker from Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He served from 2009 to 2017 in both the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Navy.</p><p>Motivated by the loss of fellow soldiers to PTSD, Justin pursued a career in social work. He now serves as the First Nations Veterans Program Coordinator for the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, leading a program created by and for First Nations Veterans.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>What PE therapy is and how it differs from general exposure therapy</li><li>The two main components of PE: imaginal and in vivo exposure</li><li>Why PE is targeted to treat PTSD and typical session durations and structure</li><li>Common misconceptions and fears about PE among Veterans and their Families</li><li>The vital role Family members play and advice for Families with loved ones considering or starting PE therapy</li><li>The differences and unique challenges between treating Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_pet.html'>About prolonged exposure therapy — The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the Perelman School of Medicine</a></li><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/find_pe_therapist.html#Canada18'>Find a certified PE therapist</a></li><li><a href='https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Recorded_Trainings.html'>Recorded trainings on PE therapy for service providers</a></li><li><a href='https://www.cpsat.ca/'>The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress &amp; Anxiety Treatment</a></li><li><a href='http://eepurl.com/hYsDHn'>Email list for service providers — sign up to be notified about upcoming no-cost PE training opportunities offered by the Atlas Institute</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/training'>Other training opportunities for service providers who work with Veterans and Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/training/evidence-based-therapy-community-of-practice/'>Join the Atlas Institute’s Evidence-Based Therapy Community of Practice</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep31-fr</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The hidden impacts of intergenerational trauma with guests Guy Dallaire and Tarik Kadri</itunes:title>
    <title>The hidden impacts of intergenerational trauma with guests Guy Dallaire and Tarik Kadri</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, host Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Tarik Kadri and special guest Guy Dallaire for a conversation about the impacts and complexities of vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma among military and Veteran Families. Guy Dallaire was born into a multigenerational military Family — both his father and grandfather served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guy served in both the Reserve and Regular Forces until he was medically released with p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, host Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Tarik Kadri and special guest Guy Dallaire for a conversation about the impacts and complexities of vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma among military and Veteran Families. Guy Dallaire was born into a multigenerational military Family — both his father and grandfather served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guy served in both the Reserve and Regular Forces until he was medically released with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2020. He is currently researching the impacts of vicarious trauma on adult children of Veterans and first responders.<br/><br/> Guy reflects on how his upbringing in a military Family and his father&apos;s service experiences have shaped his own life and mental health. The episode unpacks the far-reaching impacts that trauma can have on Veterans and their Families — even spanning across generations — emphasizing the need for awareness and increased support for affected Families.<br/> <br/> Tarik Kadri served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 18 years, retiring as a Captain, Social Work Officer. Tarik is a registered social worker and trauma therapist and a member of the Atlas Institute’s Strategic Reference Group. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The key differences between trauma, vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma</li><li>The impacts of military service on Families, particularly children</li><li>Guy’s personal experiences and reflections on growing up in a military Family</li><li>Challenges faced by adult children of Veterans and first responders</li><li>Support options and coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma-related issues</li><li>Encouragement and advice for open conversations about mental health within Families</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/news/celebrating-month-of-the-military-child-2025/'>Month of the Military Child — stories from military children and resources for parents and caregivers</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/dandelion-child-how-my-military-childhood-shaped-me/'>Dandelion child: How my military childhood shaped me</a></li><li><a href='https://mindkit.ca/real-stories-from-people-like-you/'>Stories from young Veteran Family members, told in their own voices</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/why-is-daddy-like-he-is.pdf'><em>Why Is Daddy Like He Is?</em> A book for kids about PTSD by Patience Mason</a></li><li><a href='https://cimvhr.ca/canadian-adaptations-of-childrens-e-books-for-military-veteran-and-public-safety-personnel-families/'>Children’s e-books for military, Veteran and public safety personnel Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/making-sense-of-why-i-am-like-i-am-the-journey-of-adult-children-of-veterans/'>Making sense of why I am like I am: The journey of adult children of Veterans</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/veteran-family-summit/'>Recordings and materials from previous Veteran Family Summits</a>  </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep30-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep30-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, host Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Tarik Kadri and special guest Guy Dallaire for a conversation about the impacts and complexities of vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma among military and Veteran Families. Guy Dallaire was born into a multigenerational military Family — both his father and grandfather served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guy served in both the Reserve and Regular Forces until he was medically released with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2020. He is currently researching the impacts of vicarious trauma on adult children of Veterans and first responders.<br/><br/> Guy reflects on how his upbringing in a military Family and his father&apos;s service experiences have shaped his own life and mental health. The episode unpacks the far-reaching impacts that trauma can have on Veterans and their Families — even spanning across generations — emphasizing the need for awareness and increased support for affected Families.<br/> <br/> Tarik Kadri served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 18 years, retiring as a Captain, Social Work Officer. Tarik is a registered social worker and trauma therapist and a member of the Atlas Institute’s Strategic Reference Group. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The key differences between trauma, vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma</li><li>The impacts of military service on Families, particularly children</li><li>Guy’s personal experiences and reflections on growing up in a military Family</li><li>Challenges faced by adult children of Veterans and first responders</li><li>Support options and coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma-related issues</li><li>Encouragement and advice for open conversations about mental health within Families</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/news/celebrating-month-of-the-military-child-2025/'>Month of the Military Child — stories from military children and resources for parents and caregivers</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/dandelion-child-how-my-military-childhood-shaped-me/'>Dandelion child: How my military childhood shaped me</a></li><li><a href='https://mindkit.ca/real-stories-from-people-like-you/'>Stories from young Veteran Family members, told in their own voices</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/why-is-daddy-like-he-is.pdf'><em>Why Is Daddy Like He Is?</em> A book for kids about PTSD by Patience Mason</a></li><li><a href='https://cimvhr.ca/canadian-adaptations-of-childrens-e-books-for-military-veteran-and-public-safety-personnel-families/'>Children’s e-books for military, Veteran and public safety personnel Families</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/making-sense-of-why-i-am-like-i-am-the-journey-of-adult-children-of-veterans/'>Making sense of why I am like I am: The journey of adult children of Veterans</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/veteran-family-summit/'>Recordings and materials from previous Veteran Family Summits</a>  </li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Lire en français ici : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep30-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep30-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Finding strength in vulnerability with guests Gary Hollender and Sheri Lux</itunes:title>
    <title>Finding strength in vulnerability with guests Gary Hollender and Sheri Lux</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Gary Hollender are joined by Sheri Lux. Sheri opens up about losing her husband Mike, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, who died by suicide in 2017. Sheri shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by RCMP Families, the power found in community support, and the importance vulnerability played in healing and processing such a profound loss. Gary discusses his own ex...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Gary Hollender are joined by Sheri Lux. Sheri opens up about losing her husband Mike, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, who died by suicide in 2017.</p><p>Sheri shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by RCMP Families, the power found in community support, and the importance vulnerability played in healing and processing such a profound loss. Gary discusses his own experiences in the RCMP and they emphasize the need for more open conversations about mental health in the military and Veteran community.</p><p>Sheri Lux is an author, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada. Her memoir <em>Finding My Fire</em> is <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux/dp/1738681203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N23OKBN2HQ7&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WMGP4qm_1qcZ2v75BHek754YhU7MBbNSG5Hbb5_YW6-X_g8Ap6GNmYN0ZG2hVb2KHI6IlEYJ5k3WmITw-unn-w.hKVsjnzCPL2kaEmr50_n4qhWE50vvinOoWmJep1UugY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sheri+lux&amp;qid=1742410833&amp;sprefix=sheri+lux%2Caps%2C238&amp;sr=8-1'>available for purchase online</a>.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The importance of community support in times of crisis</li><li>Insights into the unique experiences of first responder Families</li><li>The role the arts can play in healing and processing trauma</li><li>How vulnerability can serve as a source of strength</li><li>The impacts mental health challenges can have on Family dynamics</li><li>The importance of open conversations around mental health in the community</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux/dp/1738681203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GSVRO3RRG7XA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HWTKsSbUUoSYsN7AuwDKsDsKS2x2NFbghKf50W_8aVOlnQ1_cGq0jBhsg1vRFS7L52-nVHbAJyZoxAje8HqokfNJaff7CSOf7FfFZKiB6V_Es9TDNXup3t2H_HMxfazm1DiOglsL701vxfN6uwTIaQ.HS7qgMZbdapdnTcgWrptdRuUdZprZTzy-Td9qEw29Ck&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sheri+lux&amp;qid=1719407072&amp;sprefix=sheri+lux%2Caps%2C175&amp;sr=8-1'><em>Finding My Fire</em> by Sheri Lux</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Laryssa Lamrock et son coanimateur invité, le sergent d&apos;état-major (à la retraite) Gary Hollender, sont rejoints par Sheri Lux. Sheri parle ouvertement de la perte de son mari Mike, un agent de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), qui est décédé par suicide en 2017.</p><p>Sheri partage son parcours vers la guérison et la découverte de soi, offrant un aperçu des défis uniques auxquels font face les familles de la GRC, du pouvoir du soutien communautaire et de l&apos;importance de la vulnérabilité dans le processus de guérison et d&apos;acceptation d&apos;une perte aussi profonde. Gary parle de sa propre expérience au sein de la GRC et ils soulignent la nécessité d&apos;avoir des conversations plus ouvertes sur la santé mentale dans la communauté policière, des forces armées et des vétérans.</p><p>Sheri Lux est auteure, entrepreneure, militante pour la santé mentale et ambassadrice de Wounded Warriors Canada.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Gary Hollender are joined by Sheri Lux. Sheri opens up about losing her husband Mike, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, who died by suicide in 2017.</p><p>Sheri shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by RCMP Families, the power found in community support, and the importance vulnerability played in healing and processing such a profound loss. Gary discusses his own experiences in the RCMP and they emphasize the need for more open conversations about mental health in the military and Veteran community.</p><p>Sheri Lux is an author, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada. Her memoir <em>Finding My Fire</em> is <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux/dp/1738681203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N23OKBN2HQ7&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WMGP4qm_1qcZ2v75BHek754YhU7MBbNSG5Hbb5_YW6-X_g8Ap6GNmYN0ZG2hVb2KHI6IlEYJ5k3WmITw-unn-w.hKVsjnzCPL2kaEmr50_n4qhWE50vvinOoWmJep1UugY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sheri+lux&amp;qid=1742410833&amp;sprefix=sheri+lux%2Caps%2C238&amp;sr=8-1'>available for purchase online</a>.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The importance of community support in times of crisis</li><li>Insights into the unique experiences of first responder Families</li><li>The role the arts can play in healing and processing trauma</li><li>How vulnerability can serve as a source of strength</li><li>The impacts mental health challenges can have on Family dynamics</li><li>The importance of open conversations around mental health in the community</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux/dp/1738681203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GSVRO3RRG7XA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HWTKsSbUUoSYsN7AuwDKsDsKS2x2NFbghKf50W_8aVOlnQ1_cGq0jBhsg1vRFS7L52-nVHbAJyZoxAje8HqokfNJaff7CSOf7FfFZKiB6V_Es9TDNXup3t2H_HMxfazm1DiOglsL701vxfN6uwTIaQ.HS7qgMZbdapdnTcgWrptdRuUdZprZTzy-Td9qEw29Ck&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sheri+lux&amp;qid=1719407072&amp;sprefix=sheri+lux%2Caps%2C175&amp;sr=8-1'><em>Finding My Fire</em> by Sheri Lux</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Laryssa Lamrock et son coanimateur invité, le sergent d&apos;état-major (à la retraite) Gary Hollender, sont rejoints par Sheri Lux. Sheri parle ouvertement de la perte de son mari Mike, un agent de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), qui est décédé par suicide en 2017.</p><p>Sheri partage son parcours vers la guérison et la découverte de soi, offrant un aperçu des défis uniques auxquels font face les familles de la GRC, du pouvoir du soutien communautaire et de l&apos;importance de la vulnérabilité dans le processus de guérison et d&apos;acceptation d&apos;une perte aussi profonde. Gary parle de sa propre expérience au sein de la GRC et ils soulignent la nécessité d&apos;avoir des conversations plus ouvertes sur la santé mentale dans la communauté policière, des forces armées et des vétérans.</p><p>Sheri Lux est auteure, entrepreneure, militante pour la santé mentale et ambassadrice de Wounded Warriors Canada.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Andrew Gough — a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of What’s Your Twenty?, a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals. Along with Lar...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Andrew Gough — a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of <a href='https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/'><em>What’s Your Twenty?</em></a>, a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals.</p><p>Along with Laryssa, Emily and Andrew explore the parallels between the experiences and mental health journeys of first responders, military members and Veterans, and the unique nature of their work which puts them at high risk for exposure to trauma.</p><p>Emily shares her personal journey of recovering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, and how these experiences have shaped her advocacy work. They discuss the concept of posttraumatic growth and turning pain into purpose. They emphasize the need for supportive communities and structures to aid in recovery, highlighting the significant role of Family in the healing process.</p><p><b>Key topics: </b></p><ul><li>The links between the mental health and well-being journeys of Veterans and first responders</li><li>The power and challenge of overcoming stigma related to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs)</li><li>Strategies for finding purpose and healing in creativity</li><li>The role of Family in recovering from PTSI</li><li>The importance of self-advocacy in mental health treatment</li><li>Navigating identity beyond professional roles in uniformed services</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://v-eh.ca/'><b>V-Eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes</b></a><b>: </b>A not-for-profit organization providing wellness initiatives for Veterans and first responders, with the goal of reducing the stigma associated with mental health injuries</p><p><a href='https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/'><b><em>What’s Your Twenty?</em></b></a><b>: </b>Emily Zufelt’s podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals</p><p><a href='https://www.bootsontheground.ca/'><b>Boots on the Ground</b></a><b>: </b>Anonymous peer support by first responders, for first responders</p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'><b>Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries</b></a><b>: </b>Find resources, fact sheets and videos about PTSIs designed specifically for public safety personnel</p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-14-your-own-brand-of-courage-with-elizabeth-and-andrew-gough/'><b>Your own brand of courage</b></a><b>: </b>A <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> episode featuring Andrew and Elizabeth Gough</p><p><a href='https://cfmwsmfs.com/mtm-en/story_html5.html'><b>The Mind’s the Matter – Understanding a Family member’s operational stress injury</b></a><b>: </b>A free, module-based educational resource for Family members and friends of people living with operational stress injuries</p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/'><b>Wounded Warriors Canada</b></a><b>: </b>A national mental health service provider specializing in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries</p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09JPu8ouNQ&amp;ab_channel=CityNews'><b>Operation LOBE</b></a><b>: </b>Watch a video about the CAF operation to evacuate the Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya during a near civil war and then to provide protection for it.</p><p>Lire en français ici :<b> </b><a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep28-fr'><b>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep28-fr</b></a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Andrew Gough — a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of <a href='https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/'><em>What’s Your Twenty?</em></a>, a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals.</p><p>Along with Laryssa, Emily and Andrew explore the parallels between the experiences and mental health journeys of first responders, military members and Veterans, and the unique nature of their work which puts them at high risk for exposure to trauma.</p><p>Emily shares her personal journey of recovering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, and how these experiences have shaped her advocacy work. They discuss the concept of posttraumatic growth and turning pain into purpose. They emphasize the need for supportive communities and structures to aid in recovery, highlighting the significant role of Family in the healing process.</p><p><b>Key topics: </b></p><ul><li>The links between the mental health and well-being journeys of Veterans and first responders</li><li>The power and challenge of overcoming stigma related to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs)</li><li>Strategies for finding purpose and healing in creativity</li><li>The role of Family in recovering from PTSI</li><li>The importance of self-advocacy in mental health treatment</li><li>Navigating identity beyond professional roles in uniformed services</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://v-eh.ca/'><b>V-Eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes</b></a><b>: </b>A not-for-profit organization providing wellness initiatives for Veterans and first responders, with the goal of reducing the stigma associated with mental health injuries</p><p><a href='https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/'><b><em>What’s Your Twenty?</em></b></a><b>: </b>Emily Zufelt’s podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals</p><p><a href='https://www.bootsontheground.ca/'><b>Boots on the Ground</b></a><b>: </b>Anonymous peer support by first responders, for first responders</p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/'><b>Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries</b></a><b>: </b>Find resources, fact sheets and videos about PTSIs designed specifically for public safety personnel</p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-14-your-own-brand-of-courage-with-elizabeth-and-andrew-gough/'><b>Your own brand of courage</b></a><b>: </b>A <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> episode featuring Andrew and Elizabeth Gough</p><p><a href='https://cfmwsmfs.com/mtm-en/story_html5.html'><b>The Mind’s the Matter – Understanding a Family member’s operational stress injury</b></a><b>: </b>A free, module-based educational resource for Family members and friends of people living with operational stress injuries</p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/'><b>Wounded Warriors Canada</b></a><b>: </b>A national mental health service provider specializing in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries</p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09JPu8ouNQ&amp;ab_channel=CityNews'><b>Operation LOBE</b></a><b>: </b>Watch a video about the CAF operation to evacuate the Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya during a near civil war and then to provide protection for it.</p><p>Lire en français ici :<b> </b><a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep28-fr'><b>atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep28-fr</b></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This special compilation episode of Mind Beyond the Mission brings together the most valuable insights from two conversations with Dr. Lyn Turkstra and Veteran and CFL player Ryan Carey, who each joined Brian and Laryssa on Mind Beyond the Mission previously to share their perspectives as a clinician specializing in traumatic brain injury and a person with lived experience of TBI. Dr. Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Science...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This special compilation episode of Mind Beyond the Mission brings together the most valuable insights from two conversations with Dr. Lyn Turkstra and Veteran and CFL player Ryan Carey, who each joined Brian and Laryssa on <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> previously<em> </em>to share their perspectives as a clinician specializing in traumatic brain injury and a person with lived experience of TBI.</p><p>Dr. Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University. A speech-language pathologist by training, she has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).</p><p>Ryan is both a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and former Canadian Football League (CFL) player. He played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC)</a>.</p><p><b>Key topics:</b></p><ul><li>Understanding what can trigger a TBI and short and long-term symptoms</li><li>The differences and overlap between TBI and PTSD</li><li>How TBIs can impact women and men differently</li><li>The specific experiences in the military and sports that often contribute to TBIs</li><li>Practical advice for living with a TBI</li></ul><p><em> </em><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-101-en.pdf'>TBI 101:</a> An overview of TBI, including causes, symptoms, treatment and ways to manage its impacts</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-tools-and-strategies-en.pdf'>Tools and strategies:</a> Practical information and guidance for Veterans and Families on day-to-day care for a TBI</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-vs-ptsd-en.pdf'>TBI and PTSD:</a> Information on how TBI and posttraumatic stress disorder can overlap, including common symptoms and pathways to treatment</li><li>A <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-service-providers-en.pdf'>resource</a> for service providers who work with Veterans</li><li>A <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/traumatic-brain-injury/'>webpage</a> with information about TBI including support services, causes of TBI and additional resources</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Revoir la discussion sur les traumatismes crâniens avec la Dre Lyn Turkstra et le vétéran et joueur de la LCF Ryan Carey</b></p><p>Cet épisode spécial de L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission rassemble les perspectives les plus importantes de deux conversations avec la Dre Lyn Turkstra et le vétéran et joueur de la LCF Ryan Carey, qui se sont tous deux joints à Brian et Laryssa dans L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission pour partager leurs points de vue en tant que clinicienne spécialisée dans les traumatismes cranio-cérébraux et en tant que personne ayant vécu un TCC.</p><p><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Comprendre ce qui peut déclencher un TCC et les symptômes à court et à long terme</li><li>Les différences et les chevauchements entre le TCC et le TSPT</li><li>Comment les TCC peuvent avoir un impact différent sur les femmes et les hommes</li><li>Les expériences spécifiques dans le militaire et le sport qui contribuent souvent aux TCC</li><li>Conseils pratiques pour vivre avec un TCC</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This special compilation episode of Mind Beyond the Mission brings together the most valuable insights from two conversations with Dr. Lyn Turkstra and Veteran and CFL player Ryan Carey, who each joined Brian and Laryssa on <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> previously<em> </em>to share their perspectives as a clinician specializing in traumatic brain injury and a person with lived experience of TBI.</p><p>Dr. Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University. A speech-language pathologist by training, she has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).</p><p>Ryan is both a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and former Canadian Football League (CFL) player. He played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC)</a>.</p><p><b>Key topics:</b></p><ul><li>Understanding what can trigger a TBI and short and long-term symptoms</li><li>The differences and overlap between TBI and PTSD</li><li>How TBIs can impact women and men differently</li><li>The specific experiences in the military and sports that often contribute to TBIs</li><li>Practical advice for living with a TBI</li></ul><p><em> </em><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-101-en.pdf'>TBI 101:</a> An overview of TBI, including causes, symptoms, treatment and ways to manage its impacts</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-tools-and-strategies-en.pdf'>Tools and strategies:</a> Practical information and guidance for Veterans and Families on day-to-day care for a TBI</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-vs-ptsd-en.pdf'>TBI and PTSD:</a> Information on how TBI and posttraumatic stress disorder can overlap, including common symptoms and pathways to treatment</li><li>A <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/tbi/tbi-service-providers-en.pdf'>resource</a> for service providers who work with Veterans</li><li>A <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/traumatic-brain-injury/'>webpage</a> with information about TBI including support services, causes of TBI and additional resources</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Revoir la discussion sur les traumatismes crâniens avec la Dre Lyn Turkstra et le vétéran et joueur de la LCF Ryan Carey</b></p><p>Cet épisode spécial de L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission rassemble les perspectives les plus importantes de deux conversations avec la Dre Lyn Turkstra et le vétéran et joueur de la LCF Ryan Carey, qui se sont tous deux joints à Brian et Laryssa dans L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission pour partager leurs points de vue en tant que clinicienne spécialisée dans les traumatismes cranio-cérébraux et en tant que personne ayant vécu un TCC.</p><p><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Comprendre ce qui peut déclencher un TCC et les symptômes à court et à long terme</li><li>Les différences et les chevauchements entre le TCC et le TSPT</li><li>Comment les TCC peuvent avoir un impact différent sur les femmes et les hommes</li><li>Les expériences spécifiques dans le militaire et le sport qui contribuent souvent aux TCC</li><li>Conseils pratiques pour vivre avec un TCC</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“If I'm forming a consultation group, I'm not going to bring someone there that I know whose role in life is to flip the applecart over. There's no value there. But if I look around the room at a grouping of people I've gathered and there's no one there that's ever showed me dissent to an idea before, I have not formed a consultation group. I have formed an applause choir that's going to tell me I have a great idea.” In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b><em>“If I&apos;m forming a consultation group, I&apos;m not going to bring someone there that I know whose role in life is to flip the applecart over. There&apos;s no value there. But if I look around the room at a grouping of people I&apos;ve gathered and there&apos;s no one there that&apos;s ever showed me dissent to an idea before, I have not formed a consultation group. I have formed an applause choir that&apos;s going to tell me I have a great idea.”</em></b></p><p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock unpack the idea of authentic consultation within the Veteran and Family community and what it can practically look like. They discuss the pitfalls of superficial engagement and the need for genuine, meaningful communication. They highlight the importance of trust-building, honest dialogue, and the distinction between dissent and disruptive behaviour in consultations. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they emphasize the need for truly listening and validating the experiences of Veterans and their Families. <br/> <br/> <b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>Importance of authentic consultation versus briefing after a decision has been made</li><li>Avoiding using patronizing or tokenistic language when engaging with the Veteran community</li><li>Building trust throughout consultation processes</li><li>The value of humility in interactions with Veterans</li><li>Distinguishing between necessary dissent and disruptive behaviour</li><li>The importance of follow-ups in consultations</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch a video sharing <a href='https://youtu.be/Y0rPNaXxkMM'>considerations and tangible strategies for engaging with Veterans and Families</a></li><li>Learn about the Atlas Institute’s Veteran and Family engagement framework, <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/engaging-veterans-veteran-families-and-stakeholders-to-improve-mental-health-care-and-outcomes-for-the-veteran-community/'><em>Engaging with Veterans and Families: Creating a new approach to collaboration</em></a></li><li>Learn about the Atlas Institute’s work <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/'>engaging the Veteran and Family community</a>, including our Network of Networks approach</li><li>Apply to be a member of the <a href='https://coeptsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06uTA2h3ggQX298'>Veteran and Family Cadre</a> at the Atlas Institute</li><li>Learn about the <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/network/national-collaborative-on-ptsd/'>National Collaborative on PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-4-why-is-communication-so-hard/'><em>Why is communication so hard?</em></a><em> –</em> Mind Beyond the Mission episode 4</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/get-involved/'>Get involved</a> with the Atlas Institute</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Dans cet épisode, Brian et Laryssa analysent l&apos;idée d&apos;une consultation authentique au sein de la communauté des vétérans et de leurs familles et ce à quoi elle peut ressembler concrètement. Ils discutent des pièges de l&apos;engagement superficiel et de la nécessité d&apos;une communication authentique et significative. Ils soulignent l&apos;importance de l&apos;instauration de la confiance, d&apos;un dialogue honnête et de la distinction entre dissidence et comportement perturbateur dans les consultations. Au travers d&apos;anecdotes personnelles et de points de vue professionnels, ils soulignent la nécessité d&apos;écouter véritablement et de valider les expériences des vétérans et de leurs familles. </p><p> <b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>L’importance d&apos;une consultation authentique par rapport à un breffage après une prise de décision</li><li>Éviter d&apos;utiliser un langage condescendant ou symbolique lorsque l&apos;on s&apos;engage avec la communauté des vétérans</li><li>Instaurer la confiance tout au long des processus de consultation</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><em>“If I&apos;m forming a consultation group, I&apos;m not going to bring someone there that I know whose role in life is to flip the applecart over. There&apos;s no value there. But if I look around the room at a grouping of people I&apos;ve gathered and there&apos;s no one there that&apos;s ever showed me dissent to an idea before, I have not formed a consultation group. I have formed an applause choir that&apos;s going to tell me I have a great idea.”</em></b></p><p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock unpack the idea of authentic consultation within the Veteran and Family community and what it can practically look like. They discuss the pitfalls of superficial engagement and the need for genuine, meaningful communication. They highlight the importance of trust-building, honest dialogue, and the distinction between dissent and disruptive behaviour in consultations. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they emphasize the need for truly listening and validating the experiences of Veterans and their Families. <br/> <br/> <b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>Importance of authentic consultation versus briefing after a decision has been made</li><li>Avoiding using patronizing or tokenistic language when engaging with the Veteran community</li><li>Building trust throughout consultation processes</li><li>The value of humility in interactions with Veterans</li><li>Distinguishing between necessary dissent and disruptive behaviour</li><li>The importance of follow-ups in consultations</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch a video sharing <a href='https://youtu.be/Y0rPNaXxkMM'>considerations and tangible strategies for engaging with Veterans and Families</a></li><li>Learn about the Atlas Institute’s Veteran and Family engagement framework, <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/engaging-veterans-veteran-families-and-stakeholders-to-improve-mental-health-care-and-outcomes-for-the-veteran-community/'><em>Engaging with Veterans and Families: Creating a new approach to collaboration</em></a></li><li>Learn about the Atlas Institute’s work <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/'>engaging the Veteran and Family community</a>, including our Network of Networks approach</li><li>Apply to be a member of the <a href='https://coeptsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06uTA2h3ggQX298'>Veteran and Family Cadre</a> at the Atlas Institute</li><li>Learn about the <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/our-approach/engaging-community/network/national-collaborative-on-ptsd/'>National Collaborative on PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-4-why-is-communication-so-hard/'><em>Why is communication so hard?</em></a><em> –</em> Mind Beyond the Mission episode 4</li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/get-involved/'>Get involved</a> with the Atlas Institute</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Dans cet épisode, Brian et Laryssa analysent l&apos;idée d&apos;une consultation authentique au sein de la communauté des vétérans et de leurs familles et ce à quoi elle peut ressembler concrètement. Ils discutent des pièges de l&apos;engagement superficiel et de la nécessité d&apos;une communication authentique et significative. Ils soulignent l&apos;importance de l&apos;instauration de la confiance, d&apos;un dialogue honnête et de la distinction entre dissidence et comportement perturbateur dans les consultations. Au travers d&apos;anecdotes personnelles et de points de vue professionnels, ils soulignent la nécessité d&apos;écouter véritablement et de valider les expériences des vétérans et de leurs familles. </p><p> <b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>L’importance d&apos;une consultation authentique par rapport à un breffage après une prise de décision</li><li>Éviter d&apos;utiliser un langage condescendant ou symbolique lorsque l&apos;on s&apos;engage avec la communauté des vétérans</li><li>Instaurer la confiance tout au long des processus de consultation</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Road to recovery: Josh Muir on alcohol and military culture</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corporal (Ret’d) Josh Muir joined Brian and Laryssa to talk about his experiences with the complex and deep-rooted relationship between alcohol and military culture. Josh shared how his journey to sobriety grew from external pressures from loved ones into a deep, personal commitment and discusses the value of openness and vulnerability in his recovery. The episode explores Josh’s transition to a sober life focused on physical and mental well-being and meaningful relationships. Josh serve...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Corporal (Ret’d) Josh Muir joined Brian and Laryssa to talk about his experiences with the complex and deep-rooted relationship between alcohol and military culture. Josh shared how his journey to sobriety grew from external pressures from loved ones into a deep, personal commitment and discusses the value of openness and vulnerability in his recovery.</p><p>The episode explores Josh’s transition to a sober life focused on physical and mental well-being and meaningful relationships.</p><p>Josh served two tours in Afghanistan, primarily as part of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Josh is now president of the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Association.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The role of alcohol in military culture and how this can impact personal and professional relationships</li><li>The healing power of sharing personal experiences</li><li>Josh’s personal strategies to maintain sobriety amid social triggers, like &quot;playing the tape to the end&quot;</li><li>The impacts alcohol can have on sleep</li><li>The concept of &quot;dry drunk&quot; and the importance of addressing underlying issues to maintain sobriety</li><li>The positive impacts of long-term sobriety on physical and mental health</li></ul><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch <a href='https://youtu.be/EXrgMDs73Qw?si=yuIgxSpoC39sv78R'>Josh’s digital story</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/coping-with-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>Coping with posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs)</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li>Find resources and information for <a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html'>getting help with substance use</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/vtn-peer-support-network/'>Veterans Transition Network National Peer Support Team</a> — trained Veteran peer supporters helping other Veterans in their transition to post-service life</li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/sleep/'>Wounded Warriors Canada Sleep Solution</a> — a free virtual sleep clinic dedicated to the screening and treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders</li></ul><p><br/><b>Le chemin vers la guérison : Josh Muir sur l&apos;alcool et la culture militaire<br/></b><br/>Le caporal (à la retraite) Josh Muir a rejoint Brian et Laryssa pour parler de son expérience de la relation complexe et profondément enracinée entre l&apos;alcool et la culture militaire. Josh a raconté comment son parcours vers la sobriété s&apos;est transformé, à partir des pressions extérieures exercées par ses proches, en un engagement personnel profond, et il a évoqué la valeur de l&apos;ouverture et de la vulnérabilité dans son rétablissement.</p><p>L&apos;épisode explore la transition de Josh vers une vie sobre axée sur le bien-être physique et mental et sur des relations significatives.</p><p>Josh a servi deux fois en Afghanistan, principalement au sein des Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Il est aujourd&apos;hui président de l&apos;association régimentaire des Seaforth Highlanders.<br/><br/><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Le rôle de l&apos;alcool dans la culture militaire et son impact sur les relations personnelles et professionnelles</li><li>Le pouvoir de guérison du partage des expériences personnelles</li><li>Les stratégies personnelles de Josh pour maintenir la sobriété au milieu des déclencheurs sociaux, comme « jouer la cassette jusqu&apos;à la fin »</li><li>Les effets de l&apos;alcool sur le sommeil</li><li>Le concept d&apos;« ivresse sèche » et l&apos;importance de traiter les problèmes sous-jacents pour maintenir la sobriété</li><li>Les effets positifs de la sobriété à long terme sur la santé physique et mentale.</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Corporal (Ret’d) Josh Muir joined Brian and Laryssa to talk about his experiences with the complex and deep-rooted relationship between alcohol and military culture. Josh shared how his journey to sobriety grew from external pressures from loved ones into a deep, personal commitment and discusses the value of openness and vulnerability in his recovery.</p><p>The episode explores Josh’s transition to a sober life focused on physical and mental well-being and meaningful relationships.</p><p>Josh served two tours in Afghanistan, primarily as part of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Josh is now president of the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Association.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The role of alcohol in military culture and how this can impact personal and professional relationships</li><li>The healing power of sharing personal experiences</li><li>Josh’s personal strategies to maintain sobriety amid social triggers, like &quot;playing the tape to the end&quot;</li><li>The impacts alcohol can have on sleep</li><li>The concept of &quot;dry drunk&quot; and the importance of addressing underlying issues to maintain sobriety</li><li>The positive impacts of long-term sobriety on physical and mental health</li></ul><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch <a href='https://youtu.be/EXrgMDs73Qw?si=yuIgxSpoC39sv78R'>Josh’s digital story</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/coping-with-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>Coping with posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs)</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li>Find resources and information for <a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html'>getting help with substance use</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/vtn-peer-support-network/'>Veterans Transition Network National Peer Support Team</a> — trained Veteran peer supporters helping other Veterans in their transition to post-service life</li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/sleep/'>Wounded Warriors Canada Sleep Solution</a> — a free virtual sleep clinic dedicated to the screening and treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders</li></ul><p><br/><b>Le chemin vers la guérison : Josh Muir sur l&apos;alcool et la culture militaire<br/></b><br/>Le caporal (à la retraite) Josh Muir a rejoint Brian et Laryssa pour parler de son expérience de la relation complexe et profondément enracinée entre l&apos;alcool et la culture militaire. Josh a raconté comment son parcours vers la sobriété s&apos;est transformé, à partir des pressions extérieures exercées par ses proches, en un engagement personnel profond, et il a évoqué la valeur de l&apos;ouverture et de la vulnérabilité dans son rétablissement.</p><p>L&apos;épisode explore la transition de Josh vers une vie sobre axée sur le bien-être physique et mental et sur des relations significatives.</p><p>Josh a servi deux fois en Afghanistan, principalement au sein des Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Il est aujourd&apos;hui président de l&apos;association régimentaire des Seaforth Highlanders.<br/><br/><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Le rôle de l&apos;alcool dans la culture militaire et son impact sur les relations personnelles et professionnelles</li><li>Le pouvoir de guérison du partage des expériences personnelles</li><li>Les stratégies personnelles de Josh pour maintenir la sobriété au milieu des déclencheurs sociaux, comme « jouer la cassette jusqu&apos;à la fin »</li><li>Les effets de l&apos;alcool sur le sommeil</li><li>Le concept d&apos;« ivresse sèche » et l&apos;importance de traiter les problèmes sous-jacents pour maintenir la sobriété</li><li>Les effets positifs de la sobriété à long terme sur la santé physique et mentale.</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corporal (Ret’d) Shauna Mulligan, a Métis Veteran of the Canadian Army Reserve, joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on her experiences and insight on how Indigenous culture and military service can intersect and interact with each other. Shauna shares her personal journey of understanding her identity and cultural heritage and the challenges of integrating them into her military career. From the vital role of Veterans at powwows. to the significance of relationship-building within Indigenous ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Corporal (Ret’d) Shauna Mulligan, a Métis Veteran of the Canadian Army Reserve, joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on her experiences and insight on how Indigenous culture and military service can intersect and interact with each other.</p><p>Shauna shares her personal journey of understanding her identity and cultural heritage and the challenges of integrating them into her military career. From the vital role of Veterans at powwows. to the significance of relationship-building within Indigenous communities, to the deeper importance of land acknowledgements, their candid discussion leads us to explore the implications for the Veteran and Family community and beyond.</p><p>Discover how Shauna’s spiritual awakening and her identity as a Métis Veteran have shaped her experiences and understanding of service, community and environmental stewardship in this new podcast episode.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The significance of Veterans at powwows and their sacred roles</li><li>Purpose and deeper meaning of land acknowledgements</li><li>Shauna&apos;s military journey and challenges around the recognition of her Indigenous identity</li><li>The intersections of Métis heritage and military culture</li><li>Emotional aspects of transitioning from military to post-service life</li><li>Cultural sensitivity regarding the use of Indigenous names and symbols</li><li>Personal reflections on Remembrance Day</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch <a href='https://youtu.be/sSwr-IIAKJs?si=_tpabPOH6F8kbQso'>Shauna’s digital story</a></li><li>Read about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ <a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans'>long and proud tradition of military service</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/first-nations-inuit-and-metis-veterans-and-their-families/'>Learn about the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans and Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.warmuseum.ca/learn/indigenous-peoples-and-canadas-military/'>Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s military</a>: Explore the impacts of war and service for Indigenous communities</li><li><a href='https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html'>Indigenous Canada</a>: University of Alberta course providing context on systemic issues that affect Indigenous experiences in the CAF and post-service</li><li>Read <a href='https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/14-facts-you-may-not-know-about-contributions-of-indigenous-veterans'>14 facts you may not know about the contributions of Indigenous Veterans</a> </li></ul><p><br/>La caporale (à la retraite) Shauna Mulligan, vétérane métisse de la Réserve de l&apos;Armée canadienne, s&apos;est joint à Brian et Laryssa dans l&apos;émission <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission </em>pour parler de ses expériences et de son point de vue sur la façon dont la culture autochtone et le service militaire peuvent se croiser et interagir l&apos;un avec l&apos;autre.</p><p>Shauna nous fait part de son cheminement personnel dans la compréhension de son identité et de son héritage culturel, ainsi que des défis qu&apos;elle a dû relever pour les intégrer à sa carrière militaire. Qu&apos;il s&apos;agisse du rôle vital des vétérans lors des pow-wows, de l&apos;importance de l&apos;établissement de relations au sein des communautés autochtones ou de l&apos;importance plus profonde de la reconnaissance des terres, leur discussion franche nous amène à explorer les implications pour la communauté des vétérans et de leurs familles et au-delà.</p><p>Découvrez comment l&apos;éveil spirituel de Shauna et son identité de vétérane métisse ont façonné ses expériences et sa compréhension du service, de la communauté et de la gérance de l&apos;environnement dans ce nouvel épisode du balado.</p><p>En savoir plus : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep24-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep24-fr</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Corporal (Ret’d) Shauna Mulligan, a Métis Veteran of the Canadian Army Reserve, joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on her experiences and insight on how Indigenous culture and military service can intersect and interact with each other.</p><p>Shauna shares her personal journey of understanding her identity and cultural heritage and the challenges of integrating them into her military career. From the vital role of Veterans at powwows. to the significance of relationship-building within Indigenous communities, to the deeper importance of land acknowledgements, their candid discussion leads us to explore the implications for the Veteran and Family community and beyond.</p><p>Discover how Shauna’s spiritual awakening and her identity as a Métis Veteran have shaped her experiences and understanding of service, community and environmental stewardship in this new podcast episode.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The significance of Veterans at powwows and their sacred roles</li><li>Purpose and deeper meaning of land acknowledgements</li><li>Shauna&apos;s military journey and challenges around the recognition of her Indigenous identity</li><li>The intersections of Métis heritage and military culture</li><li>Emotional aspects of transitioning from military to post-service life</li><li>Cultural sensitivity regarding the use of Indigenous names and symbols</li><li>Personal reflections on Remembrance Day</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Watch <a href='https://youtu.be/sSwr-IIAKJs?si=_tpabPOH6F8kbQso'>Shauna’s digital story</a></li><li>Read about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ <a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans'>long and proud tradition of military service</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/first-nations-inuit-and-metis-veterans-and-their-families/'>Learn about the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans and Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.warmuseum.ca/learn/indigenous-peoples-and-canadas-military/'>Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s military</a>: Explore the impacts of war and service for Indigenous communities</li><li><a href='https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html'>Indigenous Canada</a>: University of Alberta course providing context on systemic issues that affect Indigenous experiences in the CAF and post-service</li><li>Read <a href='https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/14-facts-you-may-not-know-about-contributions-of-indigenous-veterans'>14 facts you may not know about the contributions of Indigenous Veterans</a> </li></ul><p><br/>La caporale (à la retraite) Shauna Mulligan, vétérane métisse de la Réserve de l&apos;Armée canadienne, s&apos;est joint à Brian et Laryssa dans l&apos;émission <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission </em>pour parler de ses expériences et de son point de vue sur la façon dont la culture autochtone et le service militaire peuvent se croiser et interagir l&apos;un avec l&apos;autre.</p><p>Shauna nous fait part de son cheminement personnel dans la compréhension de son identité et de son héritage culturel, ainsi que des défis qu&apos;elle a dû relever pour les intégrer à sa carrière militaire. Qu&apos;il s&apos;agisse du rôle vital des vétérans lors des pow-wows, de l&apos;importance de l&apos;établissement de relations au sein des communautés autochtones ou de l&apos;importance plus profonde de la reconnaissance des terres, leur discussion franche nous amène à explorer les implications pour la communauté des vétérans et de leurs familles et au-delà.</p><p>Découvrez comment l&apos;éveil spirituel de Shauna et son identité de vétérane métisse ont façonné ses expériences et sa compréhension du service, de la communauté et de la gérance de l&apos;environnement dans ce nouvel épisode du balado.</p><p>En savoir plus : <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep24-fr'>https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep24-fr</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Navigating the impacts of military sexual trauma with Telah Morrison</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Colonel Telah Morrison, OMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2022 after 35 years of service in both the Regular and Reserve Forces. Telah joined the CAF in 1986 and went to Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean, six years after the RMC began allowing women to attend in 1980. She is the first woman Logistics Officer in the Royal 22nd 3rd Battalion, and the first woman and first logistician to teach at the infantry school. She was inducted into the Order of Military Merit ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Colonel Telah Morrison, OMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2022 after 35 years of service in both the Regular and Reserve Forces. Telah joined the CAF in 1986 and went to Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean, six years after the RMC began allowing women to attend in 1980. She is the first woman Logistics Officer in the Royal 22nd 3rd Battalion, and the first woman and first logistician to teach at the infantry school. She was inducted into the Order of Military Merit as an officer.<br/><br/>Telah achieved her illustrious 35-year military career despite significant professional barriers she faced after she came forward about a sexual assault she had experienced at military college.<br/><br/>Telah joined Brian and Laryssa on Mind Beyond the Mission to share about the personal and professional impacts of military sexual trauma (MST), the crucial role of leadership and community in supporting those who are impacted, and highlights the urgent need for cultural shifts within the military to address and eliminate MST. She shares practical coping strategies and advice for survivors, reflects on the importance of resilience, recovery and the enduring bonds fostered within the military community.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The professional and personal lifelong impacts of MST and coping strategies for those who are impacted</li><li>The vital role of community and peer support in processing traumatic events and supporting your well-being</li><li>Fostering resilience and strength over time</li><li>The importance of advocacy and awareness, and the broader cultural shifts needed in the military to address and prevent MST</li><li>The significance of leaders talking openly about mental health and leading by example in seeking support</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/mst-resources'>Resources on MST</a> for people who are impacted, their Families and Friends, and health care providers<br/><br/><a href='https://www.canadianmilitarywiveschoirs.com/'>Canadian Military Wives Choir</a> — providing a supportive network for women in the Canadian military community through music<br/><br/><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/inspiring-inclusion-what-this-means-to-women-veterans/'>Inspiring inclusion: What this means to women Veterans</a> — a <em>Perspectives</em> blog post co-authored by Telah Morrison<br/><br/><a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response.html'>Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre</a> — services for currently serving and former CAF members impacted by sexual misconduct<br/><br/><a href='https://veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/physical-health-and-wellness/compensation-illness-or-injury/disability-benefits'>Apply to Veterans Affairs Canada for disability benefits</a> if you live with a mental or physical condition due to a service-related sexual trauma<br/><br/><br/>Lire la description en français <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep23-fr'>ici</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colonel Telah Morrison, OMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2022 after 35 years of service in both the Regular and Reserve Forces. Telah joined the CAF in 1986 and went to Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean, six years after the RMC began allowing women to attend in 1980. She is the first woman Logistics Officer in the Royal 22nd 3rd Battalion, and the first woman and first logistician to teach at the infantry school. She was inducted into the Order of Military Merit as an officer.<br/><br/>Telah achieved her illustrious 35-year military career despite significant professional barriers she faced after she came forward about a sexual assault she had experienced at military college.<br/><br/>Telah joined Brian and Laryssa on Mind Beyond the Mission to share about the personal and professional impacts of military sexual trauma (MST), the crucial role of leadership and community in supporting those who are impacted, and highlights the urgent need for cultural shifts within the military to address and eliminate MST. She shares practical coping strategies and advice for survivors, reflects on the importance of resilience, recovery and the enduring bonds fostered within the military community.</p><p><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The professional and personal lifelong impacts of MST and coping strategies for those who are impacted</li><li>The vital role of community and peer support in processing traumatic events and supporting your well-being</li><li>Fostering resilience and strength over time</li><li>The importance of advocacy and awareness, and the broader cultural shifts needed in the military to address and prevent MST</li><li>The significance of leaders talking openly about mental health and leading by example in seeking support</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/mst-resources'>Resources on MST</a> for people who are impacted, their Families and Friends, and health care providers<br/><br/><a href='https://www.canadianmilitarywiveschoirs.com/'>Canadian Military Wives Choir</a> — providing a supportive network for women in the Canadian military community through music<br/><br/><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/inspiring-inclusion-what-this-means-to-women-veterans/'>Inspiring inclusion: What this means to women Veterans</a> — a <em>Perspectives</em> blog post co-authored by Telah Morrison<br/><br/><a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response.html'>Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre</a> — services for currently serving and former CAF members impacted by sexual misconduct<br/><br/><a href='https://veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/physical-health-and-wellness/compensation-illness-or-injury/disability-benefits'>Apply to Veterans Affairs Canada for disability benefits</a> if you live with a mental or physical condition due to a service-related sexual trauma<br/><br/><br/>Lire la description en français <a href='https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep23-fr'>ici</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A father’s journey from heartache to helping others heal with Jim Davis</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty. In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Fa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty.</p><p>In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Families impacted by the loss of a loved one — and helping them find healing too. </p><p>He opened up to Brian and Laryssa about his journey moving through grief and the immense pride he feels for his son, sharing his coping strategies and the positive impacts of shared experiences and peer support.<br/> <br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The unique challenges faced by bereaved military Families, particularly in situations of separation</li><li>The HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) program&apos;s supports for grieving Family member</li><li>The healing power of empathy and shared stories</li><li>How honouring and cherishing a loved one’s memory can look different for everyone</li><li>Managing grief and fostering strength over time</li><li>The importance of peer support in coping with loss</li></ul><p> <br/> <b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/80003152?Paul%20James%20Davis'>Corporal Paul James Davis – Canadian Virtual War Memorial</a><b><br/></b><br/><a href='https://youtu.be/mcA0raJro3k?si=Xcn-3SeaPYNm5-UJ&amp;t=8952'>Exploring and navigating unspoken grief in Veteran Families</a> — Presentation from the Veteran Family Summit</p><p><a href='https://mygrief.ca/'>MyGrief.ca</a> — Free e-learning resource to help people better understand and move through grief in different situations</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/bereavement-grief/hope-program'>HOPE program</a>  — Peer support program for military and Veteran Families who have experienced loss</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/'>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a> — Programs and services for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their Families </p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Family and friends</a></p><p><br/><br/>Lorsque Jim Davis a vu aux nouvelles qu&apos;un soldat canadien avait été tué en Afghanistan, il s&apos;est dit : « Mon fils sert là-bas... mais il en va de même pour 2 000 autres soldats canadiens. Il y a de fortes chances que ce ne soit pas lui ». Ce jour-là, Jim a été confronté au pire cauchemar d&apos;un parent en apprenant que son fils Paul était la personne tuée dans l&apos;exercice de ses fonctions.</p><p>Au cours des 18 dernières années, Jim continue de faire face à cette perte en honorant la mémoire de son fils, en partageant des souvenirs poignants de Paul avec d&apos;autres familles de militaires et de vétérans qui ont perdu un être cher, et en les aidant à guérir à leur tour.</p><p>Il s&apos;est ouvert à Brian et Laryssa sur son cheminement à travers le deuil et l&apos;immense fierté qu&apos;il éprouve pour son fils, partageant ses stratégies d&apos;adaptation et les effets positifs du partage d&apos;expériences et du soutien par les pairs.</p><p><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontées les familles militaires endeuillées, en particulier dans les situations de séparation.</li><li>Le soutien apporté par le programme HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) aux membres des familles en deuil.</li><li>Le pouvoir de guérison de l&apos;empathie et des histoires partagées</li><li>Comment le fait d&apos;honorer et de chérir la mémoire d&apos;un être cher peut varier d&apos;une personne à l&apos;autre</li><li>La gestion du deuil et le renforcement de la force au fil du temps</li><li>L&apos;importance du soutien des pairs pour faire face à la perte d&apos;un être cher</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty.</p><p>In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Families impacted by the loss of a loved one — and helping them find healing too. </p><p>He opened up to Brian and Laryssa about his journey moving through grief and the immense pride he feels for his son, sharing his coping strategies and the positive impacts of shared experiences and peer support.<br/> <br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The unique challenges faced by bereaved military Families, particularly in situations of separation</li><li>The HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) program&apos;s supports for grieving Family member</li><li>The healing power of empathy and shared stories</li><li>How honouring and cherishing a loved one’s memory can look different for everyone</li><li>Managing grief and fostering strength over time</li><li>The importance of peer support in coping with loss</li></ul><p> <br/> <b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/80003152?Paul%20James%20Davis'>Corporal Paul James Davis – Canadian Virtual War Memorial</a><b><br/></b><br/><a href='https://youtu.be/mcA0raJro3k?si=Xcn-3SeaPYNm5-UJ&amp;t=8952'>Exploring and navigating unspoken grief in Veteran Families</a> — Presentation from the Veteran Family Summit</p><p><a href='https://mygrief.ca/'>MyGrief.ca</a> — Free e-learning resource to help people better understand and move through grief in different situations</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/bereavement-grief/hope-program'>HOPE program</a>  — Peer support program for military and Veteran Families who have experienced loss</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/'>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a> — Programs and services for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their Families </p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Family and friends</a></p><p><br/><br/>Lorsque Jim Davis a vu aux nouvelles qu&apos;un soldat canadien avait été tué en Afghanistan, il s&apos;est dit : « Mon fils sert là-bas... mais il en va de même pour 2 000 autres soldats canadiens. Il y a de fortes chances que ce ne soit pas lui ». Ce jour-là, Jim a été confronté au pire cauchemar d&apos;un parent en apprenant que son fils Paul était la personne tuée dans l&apos;exercice de ses fonctions.</p><p>Au cours des 18 dernières années, Jim continue de faire face à cette perte en honorant la mémoire de son fils, en partageant des souvenirs poignants de Paul avec d&apos;autres familles de militaires et de vétérans qui ont perdu un être cher, et en les aidant à guérir à leur tour.</p><p>Il s&apos;est ouvert à Brian et Laryssa sur son cheminement à travers le deuil et l&apos;immense fierté qu&apos;il éprouve pour son fils, partageant ses stratégies d&apos;adaptation et les effets positifs du partage d&apos;expériences et du soutien par les pairs.</p><p><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>Les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontées les familles militaires endeuillées, en particulier dans les situations de séparation.</li><li>Le soutien apporté par le programme HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) aux membres des familles en deuil.</li><li>Le pouvoir de guérison de l&apos;empathie et des histoires partagées</li><li>Comment le fait d&apos;honorer et de chérir la mémoire d&apos;un être cher peut varier d&apos;une personne à l&apos;autre</li><li>La gestion du deuil et le renforcement de la force au fil du temps</li><li>L&apos;importance du soutien des pairs pour faire face à la perte d&apos;un être cher</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Continuing the conversation on the impacts of suicide with Dennis Mackenzie</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all.   Canadian Armed Forced (CAF) Veteran Dennis Mackenzie joined Brian and Laryssa on Combating the silence around suicide to discuss the prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones. Dennis lost 10 frien...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all. <br/><br/>Canadian Armed Forced (CAF) Veteran Dennis Mackenzie joined Brian and Laryssa on <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-18-combating-the-silence-around-suicide-with-dennis-mackenzie/'><em>Combating the silence around suicide</em></a> to discuss the prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones. Dennis lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide.<br/><br/> Dennis is a second time guest on Mind Beyond the Mission to continue the critical conversation about the impacts of suicide on Veterans and their Families, and the importance of remembering and honouring those who have died by suicide. <br/> <br/> While it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to turn for Veterans and Family members impacted by suicidal thoughts and behaviours, it is important to know there are tools and resources available to help and support yourself or a loved one.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-18-combating-the-silence-around-suicide-with-dennis-mackenzie/'>Episode 18: Combating the silence around suicide with Dennis Mackenzie</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a></li><li><a href='https://www.theguardianangelplatoon.com/'>The Guardian Angel Platoon — music that heals</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/Get-Support'>Support options from Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/veterans-and-the-media/webinar-media-guidelines-en.pdf'>Media guidelines for reporting on Veterans, with a focus on PTSD and suicide</a></li></ul><p><br/><b>Continuation de la discussion sur les impacts du suicide avec Dennis Mackenzie<br/><br/></b>Un très grand nombre de vétérans des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), ainsi que leurs familles, sont directement et profondément touchés par la perte d’un conjoint suicidé. Pourtant, peu d’entre eux savent où, comment et quand en parler — ou même s’il faut en parler.<br/><br/>Dennis Mackenzie s&apos;est joint à Brian et Laryssa dans le cadre de l&apos;épisode <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/balado/episode-18-combattre-le-silence-autour-du-suicide-avec-dennis-mackenzie/'><em>Combattre le silence autour du suicide</em></a><em> </em>pour discuter de la prévalence et des répercussions du suicide chez les vétérans et leurs proches. Dennis a perdu 10 amis alors qu&apos;il servait en Afghanistan en 2007. Au cours des années qui ont suivi, il en a perdu beaucoup d&apos;autres par suicide.<br/><br/>Dennis est invité pour la deuxième fois à L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission afin de poursuivre la conversation critique sur les impacts du suicide sur les vétérans et leurs familles, et sur l&apos;importance de se souvenir et d&apos;honorer ceux qui sont décédés par suicide.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all. <br/><br/>Canadian Armed Forced (CAF) Veteran Dennis Mackenzie joined Brian and Laryssa on <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-18-combating-the-silence-around-suicide-with-dennis-mackenzie/'><em>Combating the silence around suicide</em></a> to discuss the prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones. Dennis lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide.<br/><br/> Dennis is a second time guest on Mind Beyond the Mission to continue the critical conversation about the impacts of suicide on Veterans and their Families, and the importance of remembering and honouring those who have died by suicide. <br/> <br/> While it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to turn for Veterans and Family members impacted by suicidal thoughts and behaviours, it is important to know there are tools and resources available to help and support yourself or a loved one.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-18-combating-the-silence-around-suicide-with-dennis-mackenzie/'>Episode 18: Combating the silence around suicide with Dennis Mackenzie</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a></li><li><a href='https://www.theguardianangelplatoon.com/'>The Guardian Angel Platoon — music that heals</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/Get-Support'>Support options from Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/veterans-and-the-media/webinar-media-guidelines-en.pdf'>Media guidelines for reporting on Veterans, with a focus on PTSD and suicide</a></li></ul><p><br/><b>Continuation de la discussion sur les impacts du suicide avec Dennis Mackenzie<br/><br/></b>Un très grand nombre de vétérans des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), ainsi que leurs familles, sont directement et profondément touchés par la perte d’un conjoint suicidé. Pourtant, peu d’entre eux savent où, comment et quand en parler — ou même s’il faut en parler.<br/><br/>Dennis Mackenzie s&apos;est joint à Brian et Laryssa dans le cadre de l&apos;épisode <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/balado/episode-18-combattre-le-silence-autour-du-suicide-avec-dennis-mackenzie/'><em>Combattre le silence autour du suicide</em></a><em> </em>pour discuter de la prévalence et des répercussions du suicide chez les vétérans et leurs proches. Dennis a perdu 10 amis alors qu&apos;il servait en Afghanistan en 2007. Au cours des années qui ont suivi, il en a perdu beaucoup d&apos;autres par suicide.<br/><br/>Dennis est invité pour la deuxième fois à L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission afin de poursuivre la conversation critique sur les impacts du suicide sur les vétérans et leurs familles, et sur l&apos;importance de se souvenir et d&apos;honorer ceux qui sont décédés par suicide.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Hypervigilance: The hidden strain on Veteran Families</itunes:title>
    <title>Hypervigilance: The hidden strain on Veteran Families</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“When I’m talking about hypervigilance in the Veteran community, I’m actually talking about the perfect amount of vigilance, but for somewhere other than when you walk inside your home or when you go on vacation with your Family.” Hypervigilance — being constantly on high alert and keenly aware of your surroundings — is a critical skill for soldiers that can be the difference between life and death. For Veterans and their Family members, constantly scanning for threats and endlessly trying to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b><em>“When I’m talking about hypervigilance in the Veteran community, I’m actually talking about the perfect amount of vigilance, but for somewhere other than when you walk inside your home or when you go on vacation with your Family.”</em></b></p><p>Hypervigilance — being constantly on high alert and keenly aware of your surroundings — is a critical skill for soldiers that can be the difference between life and death. For Veterans and their Family members, constantly scanning for threats and endlessly trying to buffer against potential triggers can be exhausting and difficult to cope with.</p><p>Hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock delve into their own personal experiences with hypervigilance and the impacts it can have on everyday Family activities such as shopping, dining and Family holidays. They share strategies that have helped them manage hypervigilance in public spaces and Family functions.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The concept of hypervigilance and its constant presence in a Veteran’s life</li><li>“Snowplowing” — Family members’ efforts to anticipate and mitigate triggers, often resulting in their own hypervigilance and anxiety</li><li>Strategies for navigating stressful scenarios like crowded malls and restaurants</li><li>The importance of open communication and communication techniques for managing hypervigilance within a Veteran Family</li><li>The impacts of hypervigilance on Family activities and its transmission to Veteran Family members</li></ul><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/communicating-our-way-to-a-better-place/'>Communicating our way to a better place</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Family and Friends</a> and <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/#coping'>coping strategies for managing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/children-and-youth/'>Resources for children and youth with a parent living with PTSD</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>PTSD and some treatment options</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/why-is-daddy-like-he-is.pdf'><em>Why Is Daddy Like He Is?</em></a> A book for kids about PTSD by Patience Mason</p><p><br/><br/><b>Hypervigilance : La pression cachée sur les familles de vétérans</b></p><p>L&apos;hypervigilance — le fait d&apos;être constamment en état d&apos;alerte et très conscient de son environnement — est une compétence essentielle pour les soldats qui peut faire la différence entre la vie et la mort. Pour les vétérans et les membres de leur famille, le fait d&apos;être constamment à l&apos;affût des menaces et d&apos;essayer sans cesse de se prémunir contre les déclencheurs potentiels peut être épuisant et difficile à supporter.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, Brian McKenna et Laryssa Lamrock se penchent sur leur expérience personnelle de l&apos;hypervigilance et sur les conséquences qu&apos;elle peut avoir sur les activités familiales quotidiennes telles que les achats, les repas et les vacances en famille. Ils partagent les stratégies qui les ont aidés à gérer l&apos;hypervigilance dans les espaces publics et les activités familiales.</p><p><br/><b>Thèmes principaux</b></p><ul><li>Le concept d&apos;hypervigilance et sa présence constante dans la vie d&apos;un vétéran</li><li>« Déneigement » — Efforts des membres de la famille pour anticiper et atténuer les déclencheurs, ce qui entraîne souvent leur propre hypervigilance et leur propre anxiété.</li><li>Stratégies pour faire face à des situations stressantes telles que les centres d’achats  et les restaurants bondés</li><li>L&apos;importance d&apos;une communication ouverte et de techniques de communication pour gérer l&apos;hypervigilance au sein d&apos;une famille de vétérans.</li><li>L&apos;impact de l&apos;hypervigilance sur les activités familiales et sa transmission aux membres de la famille des vétérans</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><em>“When I’m talking about hypervigilance in the Veteran community, I’m actually talking about the perfect amount of vigilance, but for somewhere other than when you walk inside your home or when you go on vacation with your Family.”</em></b></p><p>Hypervigilance — being constantly on high alert and keenly aware of your surroundings — is a critical skill for soldiers that can be the difference between life and death. For Veterans and their Family members, constantly scanning for threats and endlessly trying to buffer against potential triggers can be exhausting and difficult to cope with.</p><p>Hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock delve into their own personal experiences with hypervigilance and the impacts it can have on everyday Family activities such as shopping, dining and Family holidays. They share strategies that have helped them manage hypervigilance in public spaces and Family functions.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The concept of hypervigilance and its constant presence in a Veteran’s life</li><li>“Snowplowing” — Family members’ efforts to anticipate and mitigate triggers, often resulting in their own hypervigilance and anxiety</li><li>Strategies for navigating stressful scenarios like crowded malls and restaurants</li><li>The importance of open communication and communication techniques for managing hypervigilance within a Veteran Family</li><li>The impacts of hypervigilance on Family activities and its transmission to Veteran Family members</li></ul><p><br/><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/perspectives/communicating-our-way-to-a-better-place/'>Communicating our way to a better place</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Family and Friends</a> and <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/#coping'>coping strategies for managing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/children-and-youth/'>Resources for children and youth with a parent living with PTSD</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>PTSD and some treatment options</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/why-is-daddy-like-he-is.pdf'><em>Why Is Daddy Like He Is?</em></a> A book for kids about PTSD by Patience Mason</p><p><br/><br/><b>Hypervigilance : La pression cachée sur les familles de vétérans</b></p><p>L&apos;hypervigilance — le fait d&apos;être constamment en état d&apos;alerte et très conscient de son environnement — est une compétence essentielle pour les soldats qui peut faire la différence entre la vie et la mort. Pour les vétérans et les membres de leur famille, le fait d&apos;être constamment à l&apos;affût des menaces et d&apos;essayer sans cesse de se prémunir contre les déclencheurs potentiels peut être épuisant et difficile à supporter.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, Brian McKenna et Laryssa Lamrock se penchent sur leur expérience personnelle de l&apos;hypervigilance et sur les conséquences qu&apos;elle peut avoir sur les activités familiales quotidiennes telles que les achats, les repas et les vacances en famille. Ils partagent les stratégies qui les ont aidés à gérer l&apos;hypervigilance dans les espaces publics et les activités familiales.</p><p><br/><b>Thèmes principaux</b></p><ul><li>Le concept d&apos;hypervigilance et sa présence constante dans la vie d&apos;un vétéran</li><li>« Déneigement » — Efforts des membres de la famille pour anticiper et atténuer les déclencheurs, ce qui entraîne souvent leur propre hypervigilance et leur propre anxiété.</li><li>Stratégies pour faire face à des situations stressantes telles que les centres d’achats  et les restaurants bondés</li><li>L&apos;importance d&apos;une communication ouverte et de techniques de communication pour gérer l&apos;hypervigilance au sein d&apos;une famille de vétérans.</li><li>L&apos;impact de l&apos;hypervigilance sur les activités familiales et sa transmission aux membres de la famille des vétérans</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Parenting with a posttraumatic stress injury with Tabitha Beynen</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Tabitha Beynen, a former Air Force medic and single parent navigating the complexities of balancing personal well-being and parenting while living with a posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI). They discuss: Managing personal well-being while caring for a childFinding balance as a single parentHealthy coping mechanisms for difficult daysEmotional numbing and the impacts in can have on relationshipsPrioritizing self-care a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Tabitha Beynen, a former Air Force medic and single parent navigating the complexities of balancing personal well-being and parenting while living with a posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI).</p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li>Managing personal well-being while caring for a child</li><li>Finding balance as a single parent</li><li>Healthy coping mechanisms for difficult days</li><li>Emotional numbing and the impacts in can have on relationships</li><li>Prioritizing self-care and seeking support</li><li>The importance of open communication with children and youth about mental health</li></ul><p>Tabitha Beynen, Master Corporal (Ret’d) is a Lived Expertise Lead — Veterans at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. <br/><br/><b>Resources:</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf '>What are posttraumatic stress injuries?</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf '>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></p><p><a href='https://mindkit.ca/'>MindKit — a mental health education hub for young Family members of Veterans living with a PTSI</a></p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/children-youth/storybooks-for-military-children'>Storybooks for military children — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/children-youth/guide-to-working-with-military-kids'>A guide to working with military kids — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/warrior-kids-camp/'>Warrior Kids, an evidence-informed program that builds resilient children and youth impacted by a parental operational stress injury — Wounded Warriors Canada</a> </p><p><a href='https://strongestfamilies.com/'>Strongest Families Institute</a><br/><b><br/><br/>Être parent avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique avec Tabitha Beynen</b><br/><br/>Dans cet épisode de <em>L’Esprit au-delà de la mission</em>, Brian et Laryssa sont rejoints par Tabitha Beynen, une ancienne infirmière des forces aériennes et mère célibataire qui doit faire face à la complexité de l&apos;équilibre entre le bien-être personnel et le rôle de parent tout en vivant avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique (BSPT).</p><p>Ils discutent :</p><ul><li>Gérer son bien-être personnel tout en s&apos;occupant d&apos;un enfant</li><li>Trouver un équilibre en tant que parent isolé</li><li>Mécanismes d&apos;adaptation sains pour les jours difficiles</li><li>L&apos;engourdissement émotionnel et les conséquences qu&apos;il peut avoir sur les relations</li><li>Priorité aux soins personnels et à la recherche de soutien</li><li>L&apos;importance d&apos;une communication ouverte avec les enfants et les jeunes sur la santé mentale</li></ul><p> <br/>Tabitha Beynen, caporale-chef (retraitée), est responsable de l&apos;expertise vécue des vétérans à l&apos;Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et les familles. <br/> <br/><b>Ressources :</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Qu&apos;est-ce que le stress post-traumatique ?</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Pour les familles : Vous soutenir lorsque votre proche est aux prises avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique</a></p><p><a href='https://troussementale.ca/'>MindKit, un centre d&apos;éducation à la santé mentale pour les jeunes membres de la famille d&apos;un vétéran souffrant d&apos;un syndrome de stress post-traumatique (PTSI) </a></p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/familles/enfants-ados/livres-d-histoires-pour-les-enfants-de-militaires'>Livres de contes pour les enfants de militaires — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Tabitha Beynen, a former Air Force medic and single parent navigating the complexities of balancing personal well-being and parenting while living with a posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI).</p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li>Managing personal well-being while caring for a child</li><li>Finding balance as a single parent</li><li>Healthy coping mechanisms for difficult days</li><li>Emotional numbing and the impacts in can have on relationships</li><li>Prioritizing self-care and seeking support</li><li>The importance of open communication with children and youth about mental health</li></ul><p>Tabitha Beynen, Master Corporal (Ret’d) is a Lived Expertise Lead — Veterans at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. <br/><br/><b>Resources:</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf '>What are posttraumatic stress injuries?</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf '>For Families: Supporting yourself when your loved one is struggling with a posttraumatic stress injury</a></p><p><a href='https://mindkit.ca/'>MindKit — a mental health education hub for young Family members of Veterans living with a PTSI</a></p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/children-youth/storybooks-for-military-children'>Storybooks for military children — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/children-youth/guide-to-working-with-military-kids'>A guide to working with military kids — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/warrior-kids-camp/'>Warrior Kids, an evidence-informed program that builds resilient children and youth impacted by a parental operational stress injury — Wounded Warriors Canada</a> </p><p><a href='https://strongestfamilies.com/'>Strongest Families Institute</a><br/><b><br/><br/>Être parent avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique avec Tabitha Beynen</b><br/><br/>Dans cet épisode de <em>L’Esprit au-delà de la mission</em>, Brian et Laryssa sont rejoints par Tabitha Beynen, une ancienne infirmière des forces aériennes et mère célibataire qui doit faire face à la complexité de l&apos;équilibre entre le bien-être personnel et le rôle de parent tout en vivant avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique (BSPT).</p><p>Ils discutent :</p><ul><li>Gérer son bien-être personnel tout en s&apos;occupant d&apos;un enfant</li><li>Trouver un équilibre en tant que parent isolé</li><li>Mécanismes d&apos;adaptation sains pour les jours difficiles</li><li>L&apos;engourdissement émotionnel et les conséquences qu&apos;il peut avoir sur les relations</li><li>Priorité aux soins personnels et à la recherche de soutien</li><li>L&apos;importance d&apos;une communication ouverte avec les enfants et les jeunes sur la santé mentale</li></ul><p> <br/>Tabitha Beynen, caporale-chef (retraitée), est responsable de l&apos;expertise vécue des vétérans à l&apos;Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et les familles. <br/> <br/><b>Ressources :</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Qu&apos;est-ce que le stress post-traumatique ?</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/families-and-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Pour les familles : Vous soutenir lorsque votre proche est aux prises avec une blessure de stress post-traumatique</a></p><p><a href='https://troussementale.ca/'>MindKit, un centre d&apos;éducation à la santé mentale pour les jeunes membres de la famille d&apos;un vétéran souffrant d&apos;un syndrome de stress post-traumatique (PTSI) </a></p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/familles/enfants-ados/livres-d-histoires-pour-les-enfants-de-militaires'>Livres de contes pour les enfants de militaires — Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all.   How soon is too soon? What happens when it's too late? What should one even say?    Dennis Mackenzie lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all.<br/> <br/><b>How soon is too soon? What happens when it&apos;s too late? What should one even say?</b><br/> <br/> Dennis Mackenzie lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide. Dennis now devotes himself to sharing his experiences and advocating for more open conversation and support surrounding suicide in the Veteran and Family community.<br/> <br/> He joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss:</p><ul><li>The prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones</li><li>Psychological and emotional challenges uniquely faced by service members</li><li>Strategies for coping with and healing through loss by suicide</li><li>Why it’s important to advocate and raise awareness around suicide in the Veteran and Family community</li><li>How support systems and community can help people who are at risk</li><li>What kind of language to use in discussing suicide</li><li>The therapeutic benefits of being involved in projects and activities that support personal well-being</li></ul><p>While it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to turn for Veterans and Family members impacted by suicidal thoughts and behaviours, it is important to know there are tools and resources available to help and support yourself or a loved one.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.theguardianangelplatoon.com/'>The Guardian Angel Platoon — music that heals</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/Get-Support'>Support options from Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/veterans-and-the-media/webinar-media-guidelines-en.pdf'>Media guidelines for reporting on Veterans, with a focus on PTSD and suicide — Atlas Institute</a> </li></ul><p>Note: This podcast episode makes several references to suicide. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being, and pause the episode at any time if you are experiencing distress. Please visit our <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>directory of services</a> if you need support or download our <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>suicide prevention resources for Veterans and Families</a>.</p><p>If you are in distress, please call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support.<br/> <br/>Dennis Mackenzie a perdu dix amis lors de son service en Afghanistan en 2007. Au cours des années qui ont suivi, il en a perdu beaucoup d&apos;autres par suicide. Dennis se consacre maintenant au partage de ses expériences et à la promotion d&apos;une conversation plus ouverte et d&apos;un meilleur soutien autour du suicide dans la communauté des vétérans et des familles.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all.<br/> <br/><b>How soon is too soon? What happens when it&apos;s too late? What should one even say?</b><br/> <br/> Dennis Mackenzie lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide. Dennis now devotes himself to sharing his experiences and advocating for more open conversation and support surrounding suicide in the Veteran and Family community.<br/> <br/> He joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss:</p><ul><li>The prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones</li><li>Psychological and emotional challenges uniquely faced by service members</li><li>Strategies for coping with and healing through loss by suicide</li><li>Why it’s important to advocate and raise awareness around suicide in the Veteran and Family community</li><li>How support systems and community can help people who are at risk</li><li>What kind of language to use in discussing suicide</li><li>The therapeutic benefits of being involved in projects and activities that support personal well-being</li></ul><p>While it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to turn for Veterans and Family members impacted by suicidal thoughts and behaviours, it is important to know there are tools and resources available to help and support yourself or a loved one.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-toolkit-en.pdf'>Military and RCMP Veterans and suicide prevention — a toolkit of practical information and guidance</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/suicide-prevention/veteran-family-toolkit-en.pdf'>Looking after yourself and others — a toolkit of practical information and guidance on suicide prevention for Veteran Families</a></li><li><a href='https://www.stjoes.ca/coronavirus/b00397_sjhh_suicideresourceguide-november-2021.pdf'>A guide for people and Families struggling with suicide — St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.theguardianangelplatoon.com/'>The Guardian Angel Platoon — music that heals</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/Get-Support'>Support options from Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://988.ca/'>9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/veterans-and-the-media/webinar-media-guidelines-en.pdf'>Media guidelines for reporting on Veterans, with a focus on PTSD and suicide — Atlas Institute</a> </li></ul><p>Note: This podcast episode makes several references to suicide. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being, and pause the episode at any time if you are experiencing distress. Please visit our <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>directory of services</a> if you need support or download our <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/suicide-prevention-for-veterans-and-family-members/'>suicide prevention resources for Veterans and Families</a>.</p><p>If you are in distress, please call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support.<br/> <br/>Dennis Mackenzie a perdu dix amis lors de son service en Afghanistan en 2007. Au cours des années qui ont suivi, il en a perdu beaucoup d&apos;autres par suicide. Dennis se consacre maintenant au partage de ses expériences et à la promotion d&apos;une conversation plus ouverte et d&apos;un meilleur soutien autour du suicide dans la communauté des vétérans et des familles.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The power of peer support</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peer support can be described as having someone meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your journey. It can look different for everyone, but it boils down to a supportive relationship between people who share a common lived and living experience.  In this episode, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock discuss the profound impacts of peer support within the Veteran and Family community, including the role peer support has played in their own lives and well-being.  Key topics The va...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Peer support can be described as having someone meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your journey. It can look different for everyone, but it boils down to a supportive relationship between people who share a common lived and living experience.<br/><br/>In this episode, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock discuss the profound impacts of peer support within the Veteran and Family community, including the role peer support has played in their own lives and well-being.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The value and impact of peer support among Veterans and their Families</li><li>Finding emotional connections versus sharing traumatic details</li><li>Support strategies for Families and friends</li><li>The role and importance of boundaries in peer support</li><li>Recognizing the scope of peer support and identifying when additional clinical support is needed</li><li>What casual, informal peer support can look like in daily life</li><li>Suggestions for finding a credible and relatable peer supporter for Veterans and Veteran Family members</li><li>How peer support can help in the process of transitioning to post-military life</li><li>Different types of peer support approaches and how they can complement each other</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support/'>What is peer support?</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory</a></li><li><a href='https://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans/peer-support-programs'>The Royal Canadian Legion — Veteran peer support programs</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/peer-support-training/'>Wounded Warriors Canada — Peer support training for first responders</a></li><li><a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response/mst-peer-support-program-consultations.html'>Military sexual trauma peer support program</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/counselling-services/talk-someone-who-can-relate'>Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)</a></li></ul><p><br/><br/>Le soutien par les pairs peut être décrit comme le fait d&apos;avoir quelqu&apos;un qui vous rencontre là où vous êtes et qui vous accompagne dans votre parcours. Il peut être différent pour chacun, mais il se résume à une relation de soutien entre des personnes qui partagent une expérience de vie commune.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, les animateurs Brian McKenna et Laryssa Lamrock discutent des impacts profonds du soutien par les pairs au sein de la communauté des vétérans et des familles, y compris le rôle que le soutien par les pairs a joué dans leur propre vie et leur bien-être.<br/><br/><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>La valeur et l&apos;impact du soutien par les pairs chez les vétérans et leurs familles</li><li>Trouver des liens émotionnels plutôt que de partager des détails traumatisants</li><li>Stratégies de soutien pour les familles et les amis</li><li>Le rôle et l&apos;importance des limites dans le soutien par les pairs</li><li>Reconnaître la portée du soutien par les pairs et identifier quand un soutien clinique supplémentaire est nécessaire</li><li>Ce à quoi peut ressembler un soutien par les pairs occasionnel et informel dans la vie de tous les jours</li><li>Suggestions pour trouver un pair crédible et sympathique pour les vétérans et les membres de leur famille.</li></ul><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/programmes-de-soutien-par-les-pairs/'>Qu’est-ce que le soutien par les pairs?</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/fr/sante-mentale-et-physique/sante-mentale-et-bien-etre/services-de-consultation/parlez-quelquun-qui-comprend'>Soutien social aux blessés de stress opérationnel (SSBSO)</a></li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Peer support can be described as having someone meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your journey. It can look different for everyone, but it boils down to a supportive relationship between people who share a common lived and living experience.<br/><br/>In this episode, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock discuss the profound impacts of peer support within the Veteran and Family community, including the role peer support has played in their own lives and well-being.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p><ul><li>The value and impact of peer support among Veterans and their Families</li><li>Finding emotional connections versus sharing traumatic details</li><li>Support strategies for Families and friends</li><li>The role and importance of boundaries in peer support</li><li>Recognizing the scope of peer support and identifying when additional clinical support is needed</li><li>What casual, informal peer support can look like in daily life</li><li>Suggestions for finding a credible and relatable peer supporter for Veterans and Veteran Family members</li><li>How peer support can help in the process of transitioning to post-military life</li><li>Different types of peer support approaches and how they can complement each other</li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support/'>What is peer support?</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory</a></li><li><a href='https://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans/peer-support-programs'>The Royal Canadian Legion — Veteran peer support programs</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/peer-support-training/'>Wounded Warriors Canada — Peer support training for first responders</a></li><li><a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response/mst-peer-support-program-consultations.html'>Military sexual trauma peer support program</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/counselling-services/talk-someone-who-can-relate'>Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)</a></li></ul><p><br/><br/>Le soutien par les pairs peut être décrit comme le fait d&apos;avoir quelqu&apos;un qui vous rencontre là où vous êtes et qui vous accompagne dans votre parcours. Il peut être différent pour chacun, mais il se résume à une relation de soutien entre des personnes qui partagent une expérience de vie commune.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, les animateurs Brian McKenna et Laryssa Lamrock discutent des impacts profonds du soutien par les pairs au sein de la communauté des vétérans et des familles, y compris le rôle que le soutien par les pairs a joué dans leur propre vie et leur bien-être.<br/><br/><b>Thèmes clés</b></p><ul><li>La valeur et l&apos;impact du soutien par les pairs chez les vétérans et leurs familles</li><li>Trouver des liens émotionnels plutôt que de partager des détails traumatisants</li><li>Stratégies de soutien pour les familles et les amis</li><li>Le rôle et l&apos;importance des limites dans le soutien par les pairs</li><li>Reconnaître la portée du soutien par les pairs et identifier quand un soutien clinique supplémentaire est nécessaire</li><li>Ce à quoi peut ressembler un soutien par les pairs occasionnel et informel dans la vie de tous les jours</li><li>Suggestions pour trouver un pair crédible et sympathique pour les vétérans et les membres de leur famille.</li></ul><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/programmes-de-soutien-par-les-pairs/'>Qu’est-ce que le soutien par les pairs?</a></li><li><a href='https://www.veterans.gc.ca/fr/sante-mentale-et-physique/sante-mentale-et-bien-etre/services-de-consultation/parlez-quelquun-qui-comprend'>Soutien social aux blessés de stress opérationnel (SSBSO)</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>‘When am I his wife?’ Exploring compassion fatigue with Dr. J Don Richardson</itunes:title>
    <title>‘When am I his wife?’ Exploring compassion fatigue with Dr. J Don Richardson</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Am I burnt out or just tired?”   “Am I sick or am I just fatigued?”  “How can I be someone’s caregiver and their spouse at the same time?”  These are questions that are often asked by Veteran Family members supporting a loved one with a health concern. Family members may sometimes find themselves shifting from “spouse mode” to “caregiver mode” and back again several times a day, which can be exhausting. It’s natural to want to care for your loved one when they need support, but it can lead t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><em>“Am I burnt out or just tired?” <br/><br/>“Am I sick or am I just fatigued?”<br/><br/>“How can I be someone’s caregiver and their spouse at the same time?”<br/><br/></em>These are questions that are often asked by Veteran Family members supporting a loved one with a health concern. Family members may sometimes find themselves shifting from “spouse mode” to “caregiver mode” and back again several times a day, which can be exhausting. It’s natural to want to care for your loved one when they need support, but it can lead to compassion fatigue or burnout if you don’t prioritize your own well-being.<br/><br/>So how do you make self-care a priority while also juggling the weight of responsibility and expectation that come with caregiving for a loved one? Dr. J Don Richardson, Medical Advisor at the Atlas Institute, joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss:</p><ul><li>how compassion fatigue impacts Veteran Families</li><li>key signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue</li><li>self-care strategies for maintaining your own well-being</li><li>guidance on coping with compassion fatigue, and</li><li>what the recovery journey can look like.</li></ul><p>Compassion fatigue affects many Veteran Families, but it’s important to know there are resources are available for managing and preventing it.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcA0raJro3k&amp;t=13120s'>Veteran Family Virtual Summit 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/blog/i-love-my-job/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — “I love my job” by Laryssa Lamrock</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/blog/i-see-you-i-am-you/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — “I see you, I am you” by Polliann Maher</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-2-and-their-families/'><em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> episode 2 — “And their Families”</a></li><li><a href='https://www.cma.ca/physician-wellness-hub/content/compassion-fatigue-signs-symptoms-and-how-cope'>Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms and how to cope</a></li></ul><p><br/><em>« Suis-je épuisé(e) ou simplement fatigué(e) »&quot; <br/><br/>« Suis-je malade ou simplement épuisé(e) ? »<br/><br/>« Comment puis-je être à la fois l’aidant(e) et le ou la conjoint(e) d’une personne ? »<br/><br/></em>Ce sont des questions que se posent souvent les membres de la famille d&apos;un vétéran qui s&apos;occupent d&apos;un proche atteint d&apos;un problème de santé. Les membres de la famille se retrouvent parfois à passer du « mode conjoint » au « mode soignant » et vice-versa plusieurs fois par jour, ce qui peut être épuisant. Il est naturel de vouloir s&apos;occuper de l&apos;être cher lorsqu&apos;il a besoin de soutien, mais cela peut mener à l&apos;usure de la compassion ou à l&apos;épuisement professionnel si vous n&apos;accordez pas la priorité à votre propre bien-être.<br/><br/>Alors, comment faire du soin de soi une priorité tout en jonglant avec le poids des responsabilités et des attentes qui accompagnent la prise en charge d&apos;un proche ? Le Dr J Don Richardson, conseiller médical à l&apos;Institut Atlas, s’est joint à Brian et Laryssa pour discuter :</p><ul><li>l&apos;usure de la compassion sur les familles de vétérans</li><li>principaux signes et symptômes de l&apos;usure de compassion</li><li>des stratégies d&apos;autosoins pour maintenir son propre bien-être</li><li>des conseils pour faire face à l’usure de compassion, et</li><li>ce à quoi peut ressembler le parcours de rétablissement.</li></ul><p>L’usure de compassion touche de nombreuses familles de vétérans, mais il est important de savoir qu&apos;il existe des ressources pour la gérer et la prévenir.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>“Am I burnt out or just tired?” <br/><br/>“Am I sick or am I just fatigued?”<br/><br/>“How can I be someone’s caregiver and their spouse at the same time?”<br/><br/></em>These are questions that are often asked by Veteran Family members supporting a loved one with a health concern. Family members may sometimes find themselves shifting from “spouse mode” to “caregiver mode” and back again several times a day, which can be exhausting. It’s natural to want to care for your loved one when they need support, but it can lead to compassion fatigue or burnout if you don’t prioritize your own well-being.<br/><br/>So how do you make self-care a priority while also juggling the weight of responsibility and expectation that come with caregiving for a loved one? Dr. J Don Richardson, Medical Advisor at the Atlas Institute, joined Brian and Laryssa to discuss:</p><ul><li>how compassion fatigue impacts Veteran Families</li><li>key signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue</li><li>self-care strategies for maintaining your own well-being</li><li>guidance on coping with compassion fatigue, and</li><li>what the recovery journey can look like.</li></ul><p>Compassion fatigue affects many Veteran Families, but it’s important to know there are resources are available for managing and preventing it.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcA0raJro3k&amp;t=13120s'>Veteran Family Virtual Summit 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/blog/i-love-my-job/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — “I love my job” by Laryssa Lamrock</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/blog/i-see-you-i-am-you/'><em>Perspectives</em> blog — “I see you, I am you” by Polliann Maher</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-2-and-their-families/'><em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> episode 2 — “And their Families”</a></li><li><a href='https://www.cma.ca/physician-wellness-hub/content/compassion-fatigue-signs-symptoms-and-how-cope'>Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms and how to cope</a></li></ul><p><br/><em>« Suis-je épuisé(e) ou simplement fatigué(e) »&quot; <br/><br/>« Suis-je malade ou simplement épuisé(e) ? »<br/><br/>« Comment puis-je être à la fois l’aidant(e) et le ou la conjoint(e) d’une personne ? »<br/><br/></em>Ce sont des questions que se posent souvent les membres de la famille d&apos;un vétéran qui s&apos;occupent d&apos;un proche atteint d&apos;un problème de santé. Les membres de la famille se retrouvent parfois à passer du « mode conjoint » au « mode soignant » et vice-versa plusieurs fois par jour, ce qui peut être épuisant. Il est naturel de vouloir s&apos;occuper de l&apos;être cher lorsqu&apos;il a besoin de soutien, mais cela peut mener à l&apos;usure de la compassion ou à l&apos;épuisement professionnel si vous n&apos;accordez pas la priorité à votre propre bien-être.<br/><br/>Alors, comment faire du soin de soi une priorité tout en jonglant avec le poids des responsabilités et des attentes qui accompagnent la prise en charge d&apos;un proche ? Le Dr J Don Richardson, conseiller médical à l&apos;Institut Atlas, s’est joint à Brian et Laryssa pour discuter :</p><ul><li>l&apos;usure de la compassion sur les familles de vétérans</li><li>principaux signes et symptômes de l&apos;usure de compassion</li><li>des stratégies d&apos;autosoins pour maintenir son propre bien-être</li><li>des conseils pour faire face à l’usure de compassion, et</li><li>ce à quoi peut ressembler le parcours de rétablissement.</li></ul><p>L’usure de compassion touche de nombreuses familles de vétérans, mais il est important de savoir qu&apos;il existe des ressources pour la gérer et la prévenir.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Walking on eggshells: When does anger become problematic?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anger is a natural human emotion. Anger can motivate you, give you a sense of strength and help you react quickly to threats. Although many people think that being angry is wrong or inappropriate, anger itself is not a problem. For many Veterans, it was often integral to their missions and survival. However, the behaviours that stem from this emotion have the potential to become problematic.   For Family members, it can be difficult to have a loved one with problematic anger, even when k...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Anger is a natural human emotion. Anger can motivate you, give you a sense of strength and help you react quickly to threats. Although many people think that being angry is wrong or inappropriate, anger itself is not a problem. For many Veterans, it was often integral to their missions and survival. However, the behaviours that stem from this emotion have the potential to become problematic.<br/> <br/>For Family members, it can be difficult to have a loved one with problematic anger, even when knowing their anger is a symptom of their posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI). While anger is a normal emotion that assists us in difficult situations and helps us to understand what&apos;s important to us, it can be a problem for Veterans if it is expressed in harmful ways or persists for a long time.<br/> <br/>Polly Maher, Lived Experience Lead — Families at the Atlas Institute joins Brian and Laryssa to share her perspective as a Family member of a spouse with a PTSI in an open and vulnerable discussion on when anger becomes problematic.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Equine-assisted therapy for operational stress injuries</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-resiliency-program/'>Couples resiliency program by Wounded Warriors Canada</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-4-why-is-communication-so-hard/'>Mind Beyond the Mission episode 4 — ‘Why is communication so hard?’</a></li></ul><p><br/>La colère est une émotion humaine naturelle. Elle peut vous motiver, vous donner un sentiment de force et vous aider à réagir rapidement aux menaces. Bien que de nombreuses personnes pensent qu&apos;il est mal ou inapproprié d&apos;être en colère, la colère en soi n&apos;est pas un problème. Pour de nombreux vétérans, elle faisait souvent partie intégrante de leur mission et de leur survie. Toutefois, les comportements qui découlent de cette émotion peuvent devenir problématiques.<br/><br/>Pour les membres de la famille, il peut être difficile d&apos;avoir un être cher qui a des problèmes de colère, même si l&apos;on sait que la colère est un symptôme de la blessure de stress post-traumatique (BSPT). Bien que la colère soit une émotion normale qui nous aide à faire face aux situations difficiles et à comprendre ce qui est important pour nous, elle peut devenir un problème pour les vétérans si elle est exprimée de façon nuisible ou si elle persiste pendant une longue période.<br/><br/>Polly Maher, responsable de l&apos;expérience vécue pour les familles à l&apos;Institut Atlas, se joint à Brian et Laryssa pour partager son point de vue en tant que membre de la famille d&apos;un conjoint atteint d&apos;une BSPT, dans le cadre d&apos;une discussion ouverte et vulnérable sur le moment où la colère devient problématique.</p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Thérapie équine pour les blessures liées au stress opérationnel</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-resiliency-program/'>Programme de résilience des couples par Wounded Warriors Canada</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/commununaute/podcast/episode-4-pourquoi-la-communication-est-elle-si-difficile/'>Épisode 4 de L’esprit au-delà de la mission —  « Pourquoi la communication est-elle si difficile? »</a></li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anger is a natural human emotion. Anger can motivate you, give you a sense of strength and help you react quickly to threats. Although many people think that being angry is wrong or inappropriate, anger itself is not a problem. For many Veterans, it was often integral to their missions and survival. However, the behaviours that stem from this emotion have the potential to become problematic.<br/> <br/>For Family members, it can be difficult to have a loved one with problematic anger, even when knowing their anger is a symptom of their posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI). While anger is a normal emotion that assists us in difficult situations and helps us to understand what&apos;s important to us, it can be a problem for Veterans if it is expressed in harmful ways or persists for a long time.<br/> <br/>Polly Maher, Lived Experience Lead — Families at the Atlas Institute joins Brian and Laryssa to share her perspective as a Family member of a spouse with a PTSI in an open and vulnerable discussion on when anger becomes problematic.</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Equine-assisted therapy for operational stress injuries</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-resiliency-program/'>Couples resiliency program by Wounded Warriors Canada</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-4-why-is-communication-so-hard/'>Mind Beyond the Mission episode 4 — ‘Why is communication so hard?’</a></li></ul><p><br/>La colère est une émotion humaine naturelle. Elle peut vous motiver, vous donner un sentiment de force et vous aider à réagir rapidement aux menaces. Bien que de nombreuses personnes pensent qu&apos;il est mal ou inapproprié d&apos;être en colère, la colère en soi n&apos;est pas un problème. Pour de nombreux vétérans, elle faisait souvent partie intégrante de leur mission et de leur survie. Toutefois, les comportements qui découlent de cette émotion peuvent devenir problématiques.<br/><br/>Pour les membres de la famille, il peut être difficile d&apos;avoir un être cher qui a des problèmes de colère, même si l&apos;on sait que la colère est un symptôme de la blessure de stress post-traumatique (BSPT). Bien que la colère soit une émotion normale qui nous aide à faire face aux situations difficiles et à comprendre ce qui est important pour nous, elle peut devenir un problème pour les vétérans si elle est exprimée de façon nuisible ou si elle persiste pendant une longue période.<br/><br/>Polly Maher, responsable de l&apos;expérience vécue pour les familles à l&apos;Institut Atlas, se joint à Brian et Laryssa pour partager son point de vue en tant que membre de la famille d&apos;un conjoint atteint d&apos;une BSPT, dans le cadre d&apos;une discussion ouverte et vulnérable sur le moment où la colère devient problématique.</p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Thérapie équine pour les blessures liées au stress opérationnel</a></li><li><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-resiliency-program/'>Programme de résilience des couples par Wounded Warriors Canada</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/commununaute/podcast/episode-4-pourquoi-la-communication-est-elle-si-difficile/'>Épisode 4 de L’esprit au-delà de la mission —  « Pourquoi la communication est-elle si difficile? »</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Your own brand of courage with Andrew and Elizabeth Gough</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrew and Elizabeth Gough join Brian and Laryssa on this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission to speak about the distinctive experiences of Reservist Families, including around community, connection and accessing care. The Reserve Force is an integral component of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with Reserve Force units existing in hundreds of communities across Canada and the world.   They joined Brian and Laryssa to speak about the realities of balancing civilian life with their roles ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew and Elizabeth Gough join Brian and Laryssa on this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission to speak about the distinctive experiences of Reservist Families, including around community, connection and accessing care. The Reserve Force is an integral component of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with Reserve Force units existing in hundreds of communities across Canada and the world.<br/> <br/>They joined Brian and Laryssa to speak about the realities of balancing civilian life with their roles in a Reservist Family. They share their experiences with mental health injuries, the importance of peer support and how they cultivated a deep sense of belonging within the military and Veteran community.<br/><br/>Andrew Gough, CD, is a CAF Veteran, a serving Reservist and a medically retired police officer. Elizabeth is a human services professional, a dedicated community leader, a mom and a Veteran Family member. Andrew and Elizabeth are both fierce advocates working to raise awareness about the mental health and well-being of Veterans and first responders.<br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQkNHAydXe4&amp;ab_channel=LPSOntario  '>Stronger than you know campaign </a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp '>Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'>Stories from Veterans and Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/events/family-summit-2024/'>Veteran Family Virtual Summit 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li><a href='https://www.v-eh.ca/'>V-Eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes</a></li><li><a href='https://cfmws.ca/ '>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></li></ul><p><br/><br/>Andrew et Elizabeth Gough se joignent à Brian et Laryssa dans cet épisode de L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission pour parler des expériences particulières des familles de réservistes, notamment en ce qui concerne la communauté, les liens et l&apos;accès aux soins. La Force de réserve fait partie intégrante des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), et des unités de la Force de réserve existent dans des centaines de communautés à travers le Canada et le monde.<br/><br/>Ils se sont joints à Brian et Laryssa pour parler des réalités de l&apos;équilibre entre la vie civile et leur rôle au sein d&apos;une famille de réservistes. Ils ont parlé de leur expérience avec les blessures liées à la santé mentale, de l&apos;importance du soutien par les pairs et de la façon dont ils ont cultivé un profond sentiment d&apos;appartenance au sein de la communauté militaire et des vétérans.<br/><br/>Andrew Gough, CD, est un vétéran des FAC, un réserviste en service et un policier à la retraite pour raisons médicales. Elizabeth est une professionnelle des services à la personne, une leader communautaire dévouée, une mère et un membre de la famille d&apos;un vétéran.</p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQkNHAydXe4&amp;ab_channel=LPSOntario'>Campagne « Stronger than you know » (Plus fort que vous ne le pensez) </a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/psp/ '>Personnel de la sécurité publique et blessures de stress post-traumatique (BSPT)</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/histoires-de-veterans-et-de-familles/ '>Histoires de vétérans et de familles</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/commununaute/activites/sommet-pour-les-familles-2024/ '>Sommet virtuel pour les familles de vétérans 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/les-familles-et-les-amis/'>Ressources pour les familles et les amis</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.v-eh.ca/'>V-Eh! Vétérans et les héros de tous les jours</a> </li><li><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/'>Services de bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes</a></li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andrew and Elizabeth Gough join Brian and Laryssa on this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission to speak about the distinctive experiences of Reservist Families, including around community, connection and accessing care. The Reserve Force is an integral component of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with Reserve Force units existing in hundreds of communities across Canada and the world.<br/> <br/>They joined Brian and Laryssa to speak about the realities of balancing civilian life with their roles in a Reservist Family. They share their experiences with mental health injuries, the importance of peer support and how they cultivated a deep sense of belonging within the military and Veteran community.<br/><br/>Andrew Gough, CD, is a CAF Veteran, a serving Reservist and a medically retired police officer. Elizabeth is a human services professional, a dedicated community leader, a mom and a Veteran Family member. Andrew and Elizabeth are both fierce advocates working to raise awareness about the mental health and well-being of Veterans and first responders.<br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQkNHAydXe4&amp;ab_channel=LPSOntario  '>Stronger than you know campaign </a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/psp '>Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/stories-from-veterans-and-families/'>Stories from Veterans and Families</a> </li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/events/family-summit-2024/'>Veteran Family Virtual Summit 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Resources for Families and friends</a></li><li><a href='https://www.v-eh.ca/'>V-Eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes</a></li><li><a href='https://cfmws.ca/ '>Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</a></li></ul><p><br/><br/>Andrew et Elizabeth Gough se joignent à Brian et Laryssa dans cet épisode de L&apos;esprit au-delà de la mission pour parler des expériences particulières des familles de réservistes, notamment en ce qui concerne la communauté, les liens et l&apos;accès aux soins. La Force de réserve fait partie intégrante des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), et des unités de la Force de réserve existent dans des centaines de communautés à travers le Canada et le monde.<br/><br/>Ils se sont joints à Brian et Laryssa pour parler des réalités de l&apos;équilibre entre la vie civile et leur rôle au sein d&apos;une famille de réservistes. Ils ont parlé de leur expérience avec les blessures liées à la santé mentale, de l&apos;importance du soutien par les pairs et de la façon dont ils ont cultivé un profond sentiment d&apos;appartenance au sein de la communauté militaire et des vétérans.<br/><br/>Andrew Gough, CD, est un vétéran des FAC, un réserviste en service et un policier à la retraite pour raisons médicales. Elizabeth est une professionnelle des services à la personne, une leader communautaire dévouée, une mère et un membre de la famille d&apos;un vétéran.</p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQkNHAydXe4&amp;ab_channel=LPSOntario'>Campagne « Stronger than you know » (Plus fort que vous ne le pensez) </a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/psp/ '>Personnel de la sécurité publique et blessures de stress post-traumatique (BSPT)</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/histoires-de-veterans-et-de-familles/ '>Histoires de vétérans et de familles</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/commununaute/activites/sommet-pour-les-familles-2024/ '>Sommet virtuel pour les familles de vétérans 2024</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/les-familles-et-les-amis/'>Ressources pour les familles et les amis</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.v-eh.ca/'>V-Eh! Vétérans et les héros de tous les jours</a> </li><li><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/'>Services de bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Major (Ret’d) Mark Campbell was wounded in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He lost both of his legs and his military career came to a sudden halt after 34 years of service. That instant in time marked a massive transformation in Mark’s life and that of his wife Donna, herself a Warrant Officer with 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Mark and Donna joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on Mark’s injury and what...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Major (Ret’d) Mark Campbell was wounded in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He lost both of his legs and his military career came to a sudden halt after 34 years of service. That instant in time marked a massive transformation in Mark’s life and that of his wife Donna, herself a Warrant Officer with 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces.</p><p>Mark and Donna joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on Mark’s injury and what it meant for his military career, the significant impacts on his Family and the mental toll of leaving behind his life’s calling due to circumstances not of his choosing. They highlight how critical it was to foster resilience as individuals and as a Family unit. The Campbell Family also sheds light on a few of the programs they recommend, including Soldier On and the Veterans Transition Network.<br/> <br/><b>Resources</b> </p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/'>Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://legionmagazine.com/guide/'>Veterans Benefits Guide 2023</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/'>Veterans Transition Network</a> </li></ul><p><br/><br/>Le major (retraité) Mark Campbell a été blessé en 2008 alors qu&apos;il servait en Afghanistan avec le 3e bataillon du Princess Patricia&apos;s Canadian Light Infantry. Il a perdu ses deux jambes et sa carrière militaire s&apos;est brutalement arrêtée après 34 ans de service.</p><p>Cet instant a marqué une transformation radicale dans la vie de Mark et de sa femme Donna, elle-même adjudant avec 30 ans de service dans les Forces armées canadiennes.</p><p>Mark et Donna se sont joints à Brian et Laryssa pour réfléchir à la blessure de Mark et à ce qu&apos;elle signifiait pour sa carrière militaire, aux conséquences importantes pour sa famille et à l&apos;impact mental de l&apos;abandon de la vocation de sa vie en raison de circonstances qu&apos;il n&apos;avait pas choisies. Ils soulignent à quel point il était essentiel de favoriser la résilience en tant qu&apos;individus et en tant qu&apos;unité familiale. La famille Campbell fait également la lumière sur quelques-uns des programmes qu&apos;elle recommande, notamment <em>Sans limites</em> et le <em>Réseau de transition des vétérans</em>.<br/> <br/><b>Ressources </b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/repertoire-des-programmes-de-soutien-par-les-pairs/'>Répertoire des programmes de soutien par les pairs</a></li><li><a href='https://www.sans-limites.ca/'>Sans limites</a></li><li><a href='https://legionmagazine.com/guide/index-fre.html'>Guide des prestations pour anciens combattants 2023</a></li><li><a href='https://fr.vtncanada.org/'>Réseau de transition des vétérans</a> </li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Major (Ret’d) Mark Campbell was wounded in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He lost both of his legs and his military career came to a sudden halt after 34 years of service. That instant in time marked a massive transformation in Mark’s life and that of his wife Donna, herself a Warrant Officer with 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces.</p><p>Mark and Donna joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on Mark’s injury and what it meant for his military career, the significant impacts on his Family and the mental toll of leaving behind his life’s calling due to circumstances not of his choosing. They highlight how critical it was to foster resilience as individuals and as a Family unit. The Campbell Family also sheds light on a few of the programs they recommend, including Soldier On and the Veterans Transition Network.<br/> <br/><b>Resources</b> </p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/peer-support-program-directory/'>Peer support program directory</a></li><li><a href='https://www.soldieron.ca/'>Soldier On</a></li><li><a href='https://legionmagazine.com/guide/'>Veterans Benefits Guide 2023</a></li><li><a href='https://vtncanada.org/'>Veterans Transition Network</a> </li></ul><p><br/><br/>Le major (retraité) Mark Campbell a été blessé en 2008 alors qu&apos;il servait en Afghanistan avec le 3e bataillon du Princess Patricia&apos;s Canadian Light Infantry. Il a perdu ses deux jambes et sa carrière militaire s&apos;est brutalement arrêtée après 34 ans de service.</p><p>Cet instant a marqué une transformation radicale dans la vie de Mark et de sa femme Donna, elle-même adjudant avec 30 ans de service dans les Forces armées canadiennes.</p><p>Mark et Donna se sont joints à Brian et Laryssa pour réfléchir à la blessure de Mark et à ce qu&apos;elle signifiait pour sa carrière militaire, aux conséquences importantes pour sa famille et à l&apos;impact mental de l&apos;abandon de la vocation de sa vie en raison de circonstances qu&apos;il n&apos;avait pas choisies. Ils soulignent à quel point il était essentiel de favoriser la résilience en tant qu&apos;individus et en tant qu&apos;unité familiale. La famille Campbell fait également la lumière sur quelques-uns des programmes qu&apos;elle recommande, notamment <em>Sans limites</em> et le <em>Réseau de transition des vétérans</em>.<br/> <br/><b>Ressources </b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/repertoire-des-programmes-de-soutien-par-les-pairs/'>Répertoire des programmes de soutien par les pairs</a></li><li><a href='https://www.sans-limites.ca/'>Sans limites</a></li><li><a href='https://legionmagazine.com/guide/index-fre.html'>Guide des prestations pour anciens combattants 2023</a></li><li><a href='https://fr.vtncanada.org/'>Réseau de transition des vétérans</a> </li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Neurofeedback therapy with Andrew Nicholson, PhD</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When people develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain parts of their brain can be over- or underactivated, triggering thoughts, emotions, moods and behaviours that can be unhelpful or distressing. These responses can be unconscious and happen very quickly, making them hard to manage. Neurofeedback therapy helps people learn how to self-control brain activity and regulate PTSD symptoms. Dr. Andrew Nicholson, Clinical Research Director at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Familie...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When people develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain parts of their brain can be over- or underactivated, triggering thoughts, emotions, moods and behaviours that can be unhelpful or distressing. These responses can be unconscious and happen very quickly, making them hard to manage.</p><p>Neurofeedback therapy helps people learn how to self-control brain activity and regulate PTSD symptoms. Dr. Andrew Nicholson, Clinical Research Director at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, joined Brian and Laryssa for an open discussion on neurofeedback therapy and how it’s not only a promising treatment for PTSD, but also validates the experiences of people living with it and other “invisible” illnesses by providing a way for them to be tangibly measured and seen on brain scans.<br/><br/>They explore how neurofeedback therapy can help Veterans regulate and significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms by training their brains. In fact, results of a recent collaborative international study by the Atlas Institute, Western University and the University of Geneva showed that over 60% of participants who received neurofeedback therapy not only experienced symptom reduction, they also no longer met diagnostic criteria for PTSD by the end of the trial. <br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/neurofeedback-therapy/'>About neurofeedback therapy</a></li><li><a href='https://pub.medavie.bluecross.ca/pub/0001/PublicDocuments/598213%20VAC%20POC%2006%20Psychiatrist%20Neurofeedback%20Bulletin%20vs%201.2.pdf'>Accessing neurofeedback therapy through VAC benefits</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/neurofeedback/nfb-eeg-factsheet-en.pdf'>Neurofeedback: A promising new treatment for PTSD fact sheet</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/neurofeedback/nfb-eeg-faq-en.pdf'>Clinical trial shows neurofeedback training can help reset brainwaves and with emotion regulation in people with PTSD: FAQs</a></li></ul><p><b>Journal articles</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158223000025?via%3Dihub'>Increased top-down control of emotions during symptom provocation working memory tasks following a RCT of alpha-down neurofeedback in PTSD</a></li><li><a href='https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/5/2/fcad068/7079074?login=false'>Homeostatic normalization of alpha brain rhythms within the default-mode network and reduced symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder following a randomized controlled trial of electroencephalogram neurofeedback</a></li><li><a href='https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.2883'>Posterior cingulate cortex targeted real-time fMRI neurofeedback recalibrates functional connectivity with the amygdala, posterior insula, and default-mode network in PTSD</a></li></ul><p><br/>Lorsqu&apos;une personne développe un trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT), certaines parties de son cerveau peuvent être suractivées ou sous-activées, ce qui déclenche des pensées, des émotions, des humeurs et des comportements qui peuvent être inutiles ou pénibles. Ces réactions peuvent être inconscientes et se produire très rapidement, ce qui les rend difficiles à gérer.</p><p>La thérapie par la rétroaction neurologique aide les gens à apprendre à contrôler eux-mêmes l&apos;activité de leur cerveau et à réguler les symptômes du trouble de stress post-traumatique. Andrew Nicholson, directeur de la recherche clinique à l&apos;Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et leur famille, a rejoint Brian et Laryssa pour une discussion sur la thérapie par la rétroaction neurologique et sur le fait qu&apos;il s&apos;agit non seulement d&apos;un traitement prometteur pour le TSPT, mais aussi d&apos;un moyen de valider les expériences des personnes vivant avec le TSPT et d&apos;autres maladies &quot;invisibles&quot; en leur fournissant un moyen de les mesurer et de les voir de manière tangible sur les scanners cérébraux.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain parts of their brain can be over- or underactivated, triggering thoughts, emotions, moods and behaviours that can be unhelpful or distressing. These responses can be unconscious and happen very quickly, making them hard to manage.</p><p>Neurofeedback therapy helps people learn how to self-control brain activity and regulate PTSD symptoms. Dr. Andrew Nicholson, Clinical Research Director at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, joined Brian and Laryssa for an open discussion on neurofeedback therapy and how it’s not only a promising treatment for PTSD, but also validates the experiences of people living with it and other “invisible” illnesses by providing a way for them to be tangibly measured and seen on brain scans.<br/><br/>They explore how neurofeedback therapy can help Veterans regulate and significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms by training their brains. In fact, results of a recent collaborative international study by the Atlas Institute, Western University and the University of Geneva showed that over 60% of participants who received neurofeedback therapy not only experienced symptom reduction, they also no longer met diagnostic criteria for PTSD by the end of the trial. <br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/neurofeedback-therapy/'>About neurofeedback therapy</a></li><li><a href='https://pub.medavie.bluecross.ca/pub/0001/PublicDocuments/598213%20VAC%20POC%2006%20Psychiatrist%20Neurofeedback%20Bulletin%20vs%201.2.pdf'>Accessing neurofeedback therapy through VAC benefits</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/neurofeedback/nfb-eeg-factsheet-en.pdf'>Neurofeedback: A promising new treatment for PTSD fact sheet</a></li><li><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/neurofeedback/nfb-eeg-faq-en.pdf'>Clinical trial shows neurofeedback training can help reset brainwaves and with emotion regulation in people with PTSD: FAQs</a></li></ul><p><b>Journal articles</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158223000025?via%3Dihub'>Increased top-down control of emotions during symptom provocation working memory tasks following a RCT of alpha-down neurofeedback in PTSD</a></li><li><a href='https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/5/2/fcad068/7079074?login=false'>Homeostatic normalization of alpha brain rhythms within the default-mode network and reduced symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder following a randomized controlled trial of electroencephalogram neurofeedback</a></li><li><a href='https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.2883'>Posterior cingulate cortex targeted real-time fMRI neurofeedback recalibrates functional connectivity with the amygdala, posterior insula, and default-mode network in PTSD</a></li></ul><p><br/>Lorsqu&apos;une personne développe un trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT), certaines parties de son cerveau peuvent être suractivées ou sous-activées, ce qui déclenche des pensées, des émotions, des humeurs et des comportements qui peuvent être inutiles ou pénibles. Ces réactions peuvent être inconscientes et se produire très rapidement, ce qui les rend difficiles à gérer.</p><p>La thérapie par la rétroaction neurologique aide les gens à apprendre à contrôler eux-mêmes l&apos;activité de leur cerveau et à réguler les symptômes du trouble de stress post-traumatique. Andrew Nicholson, directeur de la recherche clinique à l&apos;Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et leur famille, a rejoint Brian et Laryssa pour une discussion sur la thérapie par la rétroaction neurologique et sur le fait qu&apos;il s&apos;agit non seulement d&apos;un traitement prometteur pour le TSPT, mais aussi d&apos;un moyen de valider les expériences des personnes vivant avec le TSPT et d&apos;autres maladies &quot;invisibles&quot; en leur fournissant un moyen de les mesurer et de les voir de manière tangible sur les scanners cérébraux.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Sex and posttraumatic stress injury with Dr. Candice Monson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can have many impacts on health and well-being. This can create unique challenges when it comes to fostering and maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. Many Veterans and Family members living with PTSIs face struggles with sex and intimacy, and stigma around the subject can make it uncomfortable to talk about or seek support. Dr. Candice Monson is one of the foremost experts on traumatic stress and the use of individual and conjoint therapies ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can have many impacts on health and well-being. This can create unique challenges when it comes to fostering and maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. Many Veterans and Family members living with PTSIs face struggles with sex and intimacy, and stigma around the subject can make it uncomfortable to talk about or seek support.</p><p>Dr. Candice Monson is one of the foremost experts on traumatic stress and the use of individual and conjoint therapies for PTSD. For nearly 30 years, Candice has provided trauma-informed therapy to individuals and couples with PTSIs. She regularly facilitates trainings for health care providers on <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/training/'>trauma-informed therapies</a> for Veterans and Veteran Families. She joined Brian and Laryssa for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about sex and intimacy and the unique challenges Veterans and their Families experience. They explore tangible tips and takeaways for regaining intimacy with a partner, managing PTSI symptoms that can affect intimacy, overcoming guilt and shame, working through feelings of resentment and more.<br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>PTSD and some treatment options</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>What are PTSIs?</a></p><p><a href='https://www.nelliehealth.com/'>Nellie Health</a></p><p><a href='https://couplehopes.com/'>Couple HOPES</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/'>Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Les blessures de stress post-traumatiques (BSPT) peuvent avoir de nombreux impacts sur la santé et le bien-être. Cela peut créer des défis uniques lorsqu’il s’agit de favoriser et de maintenir des relations saines avec les proches. De nombreux vétérans et membres de leur famille vivant avec un TSPT sont confrontés à des difficultés en matière de sexualité et d’intimité, et la stigmatisation qui entoure le sujet peut rendre difficile le fait d’en parler ou de chercher du soutien.</p><p>Candice Monson est l’une des plus grandes spécialistes du stress traumatique et de l’utilisation des thérapies individuelles et conjointes pour le trouble de stress post-traumatique. Depuis près de 30 ans, Candice propose des thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes aux personnes et aux couples vivant avec le TSPT. Elle anime régulièrement des formations pour les fournisseurs de soins de santé sur <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/formation-fondee-sur-des-donnees-probantes-pour-les-fournisseurs-de-services/'>les thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes</a> pour les vétérans et leurs familles. Elle s’est jointe à Brian et Laryssa pour une conversation puissante et vulnérable sur le sexe et l’intimité et sur les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontés les vétérans et leurs familles. Ils ont exploré des conseils concrets pour retrouver l’intimité avec un partenaire, gérer les symptômes du trouble de stress post-traumatique qui peuvent affecter l’intimité, surmonter la culpabilité et la honte, travailler sur les sentiments de ressentiment et plus encore.<br/><br/><b>Ressources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/trouble-de-stress-post-traumatique-tspt/'>Le TSPT et quelques options de traitement</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Qu’est-ce que le Trouble de stress post-traumatique ?</a></p><p><a href='https://www.nelliehealth.com/'>Nellie Health</a></p><p><a href='https://couplehopes.com/'>Couple HOPES</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-qui-surmontent-lespt-au-quotidien/'>Couples qui surmontent le TSPT au quotidien</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can have many impacts on health and well-being. This can create unique challenges when it comes to fostering and maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. Many Veterans and Family members living with PTSIs face struggles with sex and intimacy, and stigma around the subject can make it uncomfortable to talk about or seek support.</p><p>Dr. Candice Monson is one of the foremost experts on traumatic stress and the use of individual and conjoint therapies for PTSD. For nearly 30 years, Candice has provided trauma-informed therapy to individuals and couples with PTSIs. She regularly facilitates trainings for health care providers on <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/community/training/'>trauma-informed therapies</a> for Veterans and Veteran Families. She joined Brian and Laryssa for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about sex and intimacy and the unique challenges Veterans and their Families experience. They explore tangible tips and takeaways for regaining intimacy with a partner, managing PTSI symptoms that can affect intimacy, overcoming guilt and shame, working through feelings of resentment and more.<br/><br/><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/'>PTSD and some treatment options</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-en.pdf'>What are PTSIs?</a></p><p><a href='https://www.nelliehealth.com/'>Nellie Health</a></p><p><a href='https://couplehopes.com/'>Couple HOPES</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/'>Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Les blessures de stress post-traumatiques (BSPT) peuvent avoir de nombreux impacts sur la santé et le bien-être. Cela peut créer des défis uniques lorsqu’il s’agit de favoriser et de maintenir des relations saines avec les proches. De nombreux vétérans et membres de leur famille vivant avec un TSPT sont confrontés à des difficultés en matière de sexualité et d’intimité, et la stigmatisation qui entoure le sujet peut rendre difficile le fait d’en parler ou de chercher du soutien.</p><p>Candice Monson est l’une des plus grandes spécialistes du stress traumatique et de l’utilisation des thérapies individuelles et conjointes pour le trouble de stress post-traumatique. Depuis près de 30 ans, Candice propose des thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes aux personnes et aux couples vivant avec le TSPT. Elle anime régulièrement des formations pour les fournisseurs de soins de santé sur <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/communaute/formation-fondee-sur-des-donnees-probantes-pour-les-fournisseurs-de-services/'>les thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes</a> pour les vétérans et leurs familles. Elle s’est jointe à Brian et Laryssa pour une conversation puissante et vulnérable sur le sexe et l’intimité et sur les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontés les vétérans et leurs familles. Ils ont exploré des conseils concrets pour retrouver l’intimité avec un partenaire, gérer les symptômes du trouble de stress post-traumatique qui peuvent affecter l’intimité, surmonter la culpabilité et la honte, travailler sur les sentiments de ressentiment et plus encore.<br/><br/><b>Ressources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/trouble-de-stress-post-traumatique-tspt/'>Le TSPT et quelques options de traitement</a></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/what-are-post-traumatic-stress-injuries-fr.pdf'>Qu’est-ce que le Trouble de stress post-traumatique ?</a></p><p><a href='https://www.nelliehealth.com/'>Nellie Health</a></p><p><a href='https://couplehopes.com/'>Couple HOPES</a></p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-qui-surmontent-lespt-au-quotidien/'>Couples qui surmontent le TSPT au quotidien</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Posttraumatic growth can be defined as, “positive personal changes that result from the survival struggle to deal with trauma and its psychological consequences.” The process of traumatic growth can lead to improved relationships with others, more compassion, openness, appreciation for life, spiritual growth, and personal strength. This personal growth extends beyond pre-trauma functioning.  Jason Anderson has a deep personal understanding of the impacts of posttraumatic growth. After serving...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Posttraumatic growth can be defined as, <em>“positive personal changes that result from the survival struggle to deal with trauma and its psychological consequences.”</em> The process of traumatic growth can lead to improved relationships with others, more compassion, openness, appreciation for life, spiritual growth, and personal strength. This personal growth extends beyond pre-trauma functioning.<br/><br/>Jason Anderson has a deep personal understanding of the impacts of posttraumatic growth. After serving in the RCMP for twenty years, Jason medically retired in 2021, three years after being diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Jason joins Brian and Laryssa to speak about his own PTSD diagnosis, and how his posttraumatic growth has helped in both his personal life and his work as a Registered Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed therapies.<br/><br/><b>Croissance post-traumatique avec Jason Anderson, vétéran de la GRC</b></p><p>La croissance post-traumatique peut être définie comme <em>&quot;</em>les <em>changements personnels positifs qui résultent de la lutte pour la survie face au traumatisme et à ses conséquences psychologiques&quot;.</em> Le processus de croissance post-traumatique peut conduire à une amélioration des relations avec les autres, à plus de compassion, d&apos;ouverture d&apos;esprit, d&apos;appréciation de la vie, de croissance spirituelle et de force personnelle. Cette croissance personnelle va au-delà du fonctionnement antérieur au traumatisme.<br/><br/>Jason Anderson a une compréhension personnelle profonde des impacts de la croissance post-traumatique. Après avoir servi dans la GRC pendant vingt ans, Jason a pris sa retraite médicale en 2021, trois ans après avoir reçu un diagnostic de trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Dans cet épisode de <em>L’Esprit au-delà de la Mission</em> Jason se joint à Brian et Laryssa pour parler de son propre diagnostic de TSPT et de la façon dont sa croissance post-traumatique l&apos;a aidé à la fois dans sa vie personnelle et dans son travail en tant que travailleur social agréé spécialisé dans les thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Posttraumatic growth can be defined as, <em>“positive personal changes that result from the survival struggle to deal with trauma and its psychological consequences.”</em> The process of traumatic growth can lead to improved relationships with others, more compassion, openness, appreciation for life, spiritual growth, and personal strength. This personal growth extends beyond pre-trauma functioning.<br/><br/>Jason Anderson has a deep personal understanding of the impacts of posttraumatic growth. After serving in the RCMP for twenty years, Jason medically retired in 2021, three years after being diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Jason joins Brian and Laryssa to speak about his own PTSD diagnosis, and how his posttraumatic growth has helped in both his personal life and his work as a Registered Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed therapies.<br/><br/><b>Croissance post-traumatique avec Jason Anderson, vétéran de la GRC</b></p><p>La croissance post-traumatique peut être définie comme <em>&quot;</em>les <em>changements personnels positifs qui résultent de la lutte pour la survie face au traumatisme et à ses conséquences psychologiques&quot;.</em> Le processus de croissance post-traumatique peut conduire à une amélioration des relations avec les autres, à plus de compassion, d&apos;ouverture d&apos;esprit, d&apos;appréciation de la vie, de croissance spirituelle et de force personnelle. Cette croissance personnelle va au-delà du fonctionnement antérieur au traumatisme.<br/><br/>Jason Anderson a une compréhension personnelle profonde des impacts de la croissance post-traumatique. Après avoir servi dans la GRC pendant vingt ans, Jason a pris sa retraite médicale en 2021, trois ans après avoir reçu un diagnostic de trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Dans cet épisode de <em>L’Esprit au-delà de la Mission</em> Jason se joint à Brian et Laryssa pour parler de son propre diagnostic de TSPT et de la façon dont sa croissance post-traumatique l&apos;a aidé à la fois dans sa vie personnelle et dans son travail en tant que travailleur social agréé spécialisé dans les thérapies tenant compte des traumatismes.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Kiev looks like Saravejo with Scott Casey</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ongoing situation in Ukraine has significant potential impact on the mental health and well-being of Canadian Veterans and their Family members. Watching events unfold, including images of conflict, can be not only distressing but also re-traumatizing. Many Veterans have shared that they feel like they are re-living their mission in Sarajevo. Family members of Veterans are observing and supporting firsthand the inner turmoil and conflict that many Veterans are struggling with.  Scott Case...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The ongoing situation in Ukraine has significant potential impact on the mental health and well-being of Canadian Veterans and their Family members. Watching events unfold, including images of conflict, can be not only distressing but also re-traumatizing. Many Veterans have shared that they feel like they are re-living their mission in Sarajevo. Family members of Veterans are observing and supporting firsthand the inner turmoil and conflict that many Veterans are struggling with.<br/><br/>Scott Casey served as a peacekeeper in the Royal Canadian Regiment during the siege of Sarajevo in 1992. Now three decades later he finds himself struggling to watch the conflict in Ukraine, yet often unable to take his eyes off of it. Scott joins Bryan and Laryssa for an open conversation about the aspects of the situation in Ukraine which make it so difficult to watch from afar. They discuss the distinct differences and similarities to the Balkans region where tens of thousands of CAF members worked to restore peace and security. They share about the return of memories, flashbacks and nightmares that had previously subsided, offer exercises and tips for coping with these challenges, and explore the unique experiences of Veteran Family members supporting their loved ones through these complex circumstances.<br/><br/>In addition to his service with the Royal Canadian Regiment, Scott Casey is the president of <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryMindsInc/'>Military Minds Inc.</a>, a global organization dedicated to overcoming the stigma associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He founded <a href='https://therollingbarrage.com/'><em>The Rolling Barrage</em></a>, a cross-country motorcycle ride to raise funds and awareness, and to overcome the stigma associated with PTSD and operational stress injuries. He is also the author of <a href='https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/ghostkeepers/9781943226177-item.html'>Ghostkeepers</a>, which looks deep into the CAF’s peacekeeping mission in the former Yugoslavia.<br/><br/><br/>La situation qui prévaut actuellement en Ukraine pourrait avoir des répercussions importantes sur la santé mentale et le bien-être des vétérans canadiens et des membres de leur famille. Regarder les événements se dérouler, y compris les images de conflit, peut être non seulement angoissant, mais aussi retraumatisant. De nombreux vétérans ont dit avoir l&apos;impression de revivre leur mission à Sarajevo. Les membres des familles des vétérans observent et appuient de manière directe l&apos;agitation intérieure et les conflits auxquels font face de nombreux anciens vétérans.</p><p>Scott Casey a servi comme gardien de la paix dans le Royal Canadian Regiment pendant le siège de Sarajevo en 1992. Aujourd&apos;hui, trois décennies plus tard, il a du mal à suivre le conflit en Ukraine, tout en étant souvent incapable de le quitter des yeux. Scott rejoint Bryan et Laryssa pour une conversation ouverte sur les aspects de la situation en Ukraine qui la rendent si difficile à observer de loin. Ils discutent des différences et des similitudes avec la région des Balkans où des dizaines de milliers de membres des FAC ont travaillé pour rétablir la paix et la sécurité. Ils parlent du retour de souvenirs, de flashbacks et de cauchemars qui avaient disparu, proposent des exercices et des conseils pour faire face à ces défis, et explorent les expériences uniques des membres des familles de vétérans qui soutiennent leurs proches dans ces circonstances complexes.<br/><br/>Outre son service au sein du Royal Canadian Regiment, Scott Casey est président de <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryMindsInc/'>Military Minds Inc.</a> une organisation mondiale qui se consacre à la lutte contre la stigmatisation associée au trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Il a également fondé <a href='https://therollingbarrage.com/'><em>The Rolling Barrage</em></a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ongoing situation in Ukraine has significant potential impact on the mental health and well-being of Canadian Veterans and their Family members. Watching events unfold, including images of conflict, can be not only distressing but also re-traumatizing. Many Veterans have shared that they feel like they are re-living their mission in Sarajevo. Family members of Veterans are observing and supporting firsthand the inner turmoil and conflict that many Veterans are struggling with.<br/><br/>Scott Casey served as a peacekeeper in the Royal Canadian Regiment during the siege of Sarajevo in 1992. Now three decades later he finds himself struggling to watch the conflict in Ukraine, yet often unable to take his eyes off of it. Scott joins Bryan and Laryssa for an open conversation about the aspects of the situation in Ukraine which make it so difficult to watch from afar. They discuss the distinct differences and similarities to the Balkans region where tens of thousands of CAF members worked to restore peace and security. They share about the return of memories, flashbacks and nightmares that had previously subsided, offer exercises and tips for coping with these challenges, and explore the unique experiences of Veteran Family members supporting their loved ones through these complex circumstances.<br/><br/>In addition to his service with the Royal Canadian Regiment, Scott Casey is the president of <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryMindsInc/'>Military Minds Inc.</a>, a global organization dedicated to overcoming the stigma associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He founded <a href='https://therollingbarrage.com/'><em>The Rolling Barrage</em></a>, a cross-country motorcycle ride to raise funds and awareness, and to overcome the stigma associated with PTSD and operational stress injuries. He is also the author of <a href='https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/ghostkeepers/9781943226177-item.html'>Ghostkeepers</a>, which looks deep into the CAF’s peacekeeping mission in the former Yugoslavia.<br/><br/><br/>La situation qui prévaut actuellement en Ukraine pourrait avoir des répercussions importantes sur la santé mentale et le bien-être des vétérans canadiens et des membres de leur famille. Regarder les événements se dérouler, y compris les images de conflit, peut être non seulement angoissant, mais aussi retraumatisant. De nombreux vétérans ont dit avoir l&apos;impression de revivre leur mission à Sarajevo. Les membres des familles des vétérans observent et appuient de manière directe l&apos;agitation intérieure et les conflits auxquels font face de nombreux anciens vétérans.</p><p>Scott Casey a servi comme gardien de la paix dans le Royal Canadian Regiment pendant le siège de Sarajevo en 1992. Aujourd&apos;hui, trois décennies plus tard, il a du mal à suivre le conflit en Ukraine, tout en étant souvent incapable de le quitter des yeux. Scott rejoint Bryan et Laryssa pour une conversation ouverte sur les aspects de la situation en Ukraine qui la rendent si difficile à observer de loin. Ils discutent des différences et des similitudes avec la région des Balkans où des dizaines de milliers de membres des FAC ont travaillé pour rétablir la paix et la sécurité. Ils parlent du retour de souvenirs, de flashbacks et de cauchemars qui avaient disparu, proposent des exercices et des conseils pour faire face à ces défis, et explorent les expériences uniques des membres des familles de vétérans qui soutiennent leurs proches dans ces circonstances complexes.<br/><br/>Outre son service au sein du Royal Canadian Regiment, Scott Casey est président de <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryMindsInc/'>Military Minds Inc.</a> une organisation mondiale qui se consacre à la lutte contre la stigmatisation associée au trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Il a également fondé <a href='https://therollingbarrage.com/'><em>The Rolling Barrage</em></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Traumatic brain injury with Veteran &amp; former CFL player Ryan Carey</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting one’s head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts the head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual can be in a coma for a prolonged period of time. Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting one’s head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts the head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual can be in a coma for a prolonged period of time.</p><p>Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching, exposure to explosive blasts, falls and the cumulative effects of these injuries. Traumatic brain injuries aren’t exclusive to Veterans— professional athletes also experience TBIs at alarming rates, and similarly to Veterans, they can go undiagnosed for years or even decades.</p><p>This episode’s guest, Ryan Carey, offers a unique perspective on TBI as both a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and former Canadian Football League (CFL) player. Ryan was drafted 4th overall in the 1994 CFL draft and played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a> (CLFC). Ryan joins Brian and Laryssa in this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission </em>to share his experiences in the CAF and the CFL. He talks about the specific experiences in the military that often contribute to TBIs, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and practical advice for living with a traumatic brain injury.<br/><br/><br/>Un traumatisme crânio-cérébral (TCC) est une lésion cérébrale causée par une force appliquée. Il peut être causé par un coup à la tête ou même par un coup au corps qui secoue la tête. Les symptômes peuvent être suffisamment légers pour passer inaperçus et ne pas être traités jusqu’à être assez graves pour plonger une personne dans le coma pendant une période prolongée.</p><p>Le TCC chez les membres des forces armées est récemment passé au premier plan comme étant l’une des blessures invisibles de la guerre, causé par de nombreux aspects du combat, notamment les ondes de choc, l’ouverture de brèches, l’exposition au souffle des explosions, les chutes ainsi que les effets cumulatifs de ces blessures. Les traumatismes cérébraux ne sont pas exclusifs aux vétérans – les athlètes professionnels subissent aussi des TCC à un rythme alarmant et, comme les vétérans, ils peuvent passer inaperçus pendant des années, voire des décennies.</p><p>Ryan Carey, l’invité de cet épisode, offre un point de vue unique sur le TCC en tant que vétéran des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et ancien joueur de la Ligue canadienne de football (LCF). Ryan a servi comme officier d’infanterie au sein du Royal Canadian Regiment de 2002 à 2016. Il a été repêché au quatrième rang de la LCF en 1994 et a joué pendant cinq ans avec les Blue Bombers de Winnipeg et les Roughriders de la Saskatchewan. Ryan dirige le <a href='https://projetsenroler.com/'>projet S&apos;enroler</a> qui sensibilise les militaires aux traumatismes crâniens pour la <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a>.</p><p>Ryan se joint à Brian et à Laryssa dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em> pour raconter ses expériences au sein des FAC et de la LCF. Il parle des expériences particulières des militaires qui contribuent souvent aux traumatismes crânio-cérébraux, des signes et des symptômes à surveiller et donne des conseils pratiques pour vivre avec un traumatisme cérébral.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting one’s head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts the head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual can be in a coma for a prolonged period of time.</p><p>Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching, exposure to explosive blasts, falls and the cumulative effects of these injuries. Traumatic brain injuries aren’t exclusive to Veterans— professional athletes also experience TBIs at alarming rates, and similarly to Veterans, they can go undiagnosed for years or even decades.</p><p>This episode’s guest, Ryan Carey, offers a unique perspective on TBI as both a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and former Canadian Football League (CFL) player. Ryan was drafted 4th overall in the 1994 CFL draft and played for five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as an infantry officer in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 2002 to 2016. Ryan is a brain donor and leader of <a href='https://www.projectenlist.ca/'>Project Enlist</a>, which brings awareness to head injuries in the military for the <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a> (CLFC). Ryan joins Brian and Laryssa in this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission </em>to share his experiences in the CAF and the CFL. He talks about the specific experiences in the military that often contribute to TBIs, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and practical advice for living with a traumatic brain injury.<br/><br/><br/>Un traumatisme crânio-cérébral (TCC) est une lésion cérébrale causée par une force appliquée. Il peut être causé par un coup à la tête ou même par un coup au corps qui secoue la tête. Les symptômes peuvent être suffisamment légers pour passer inaperçus et ne pas être traités jusqu’à être assez graves pour plonger une personne dans le coma pendant une période prolongée.</p><p>Le TCC chez les membres des forces armées est récemment passé au premier plan comme étant l’une des blessures invisibles de la guerre, causé par de nombreux aspects du combat, notamment les ondes de choc, l’ouverture de brèches, l’exposition au souffle des explosions, les chutes ainsi que les effets cumulatifs de ces blessures. Les traumatismes cérébraux ne sont pas exclusifs aux vétérans – les athlètes professionnels subissent aussi des TCC à un rythme alarmant et, comme les vétérans, ils peuvent passer inaperçus pendant des années, voire des décennies.</p><p>Ryan Carey, l’invité de cet épisode, offre un point de vue unique sur le TCC en tant que vétéran des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et ancien joueur de la Ligue canadienne de football (LCF). Ryan a servi comme officier d’infanterie au sein du Royal Canadian Regiment de 2002 à 2016. Il a été repêché au quatrième rang de la LCF en 1994 et a joué pendant cinq ans avec les Blue Bombers de Winnipeg et les Roughriders de la Saskatchewan. Ryan dirige le <a href='https://projetsenroler.com/'>projet S&apos;enroler</a> qui sensibilise les militaires aux traumatismes crâniens pour la <a href='https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/'>Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada</a>.</p><p>Ryan se joint à Brian et à Laryssa dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em> pour raconter ses expériences au sein des FAC et de la LCF. Il parle des expériences particulières des militaires qui contribuent souvent aux traumatismes crânio-cérébraux, des signes et des symptômes à surveiller et donne des conseils pratiques pour vivre avec un traumatisme cérébral.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting your head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts your head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual could be in a coma for a prolonged period of time. Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching, exposur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting your head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts your head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual could be in a coma for a prolonged period of time. Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching, exposure to explosive blasts, falls, and the cumulative effects of these injuries.<br/><br/>Dr. Lyn Turkstra joins Brian and Laryssa on this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> to unpack: what can trigger a TBI, short and long-term symptoms, the differences and overlap between TBI and PTSD, how TBIs can impact Women and men differently, the gaps in our current understanding of TBIs and the wealth of ongoing research exploring TBIs including <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/~social/seeking-participants-for-a-brain-injury-study.pdf'>a cognitive rehabilitation study for Canadian Veterans</a> co-led by Dr. Turkstra.<br/><br/>Dr. Lyn Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University. A speech-language pathologist by training, Dr. Turkstra has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).<br/><br/><br/>Un traumatisme cérébral (TCC) est une lésion cérébrale causée par une force appliquée. Il peut être causé par un coup à la tête ou même par un coup au corps qui secoue la tête. Les symptômes peuvent être suffisamment légers pour passer inaperçus et ne pas être traités jusqu’à être assez graves pour plonger une personne dans le coma pendant une période prolongée. Le TCC chez les membres des forces armées est récemment passé au premier plan comme étant l’une des blessures invisibles de la guerre, causé par de nombreux aspects du combat, notamment les ondes de choc, l’ouverture de brèches, l’exposition au souffle des explosions, les chutes ainsi que les effets cumulatifs de ces blessures.<br/><br/>La Dre Lyn Turkstra se joint à Brian et à Laryssa dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em> pour parler des éléments qui peuvent déclencher un TCC, des symptômes à court et à long terme, des différences et du chevauchement entre le TCC et le trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT), de la façon dont les TCC peuvent avoir différentes répercussions sur les femmes et sur les hommes, des lacunes dans notre compréhension actuelle des TCC et de la richesse des recherches en cours sur les TCC, y compris une étude sur la réadaptation cognitive pour les vétérans canadiens dirigée conjointement par la Dre Turkstra.<br/><br/>La Dre Lyn Turkstra est vice-doyenne et professeure d’orthophonie à l’École des sciences de la réadaptation de l’Université McMaster. Orthophoniste de formation, elle compte plus de 30 ans d’expérience de travail auprès de personnes ayant subi un TCC.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain from applied force. It can come from hitting your head, or even from a strike to the body that jolts your head. Symptoms can range from being mild enough that they go unnoticed and untreated, to severe enough that an individual could be in a coma for a prolonged period of time. Military TBI has recently come to the forefront as one of the invisible wounds of war, caused by several aspects of combat including shock waves, breaching, exposure to explosive blasts, falls, and the cumulative effects of these injuries.<br/><br/>Dr. Lyn Turkstra joins Brian and Laryssa on this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em> to unpack: what can trigger a TBI, short and long-term symptoms, the differences and overlap between TBI and PTSD, how TBIs can impact Women and men differently, the gaps in our current understanding of TBIs and the wealth of ongoing research exploring TBIs including <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/documents/~social/seeking-participants-for-a-brain-injury-study.pdf'>a cognitive rehabilitation study for Canadian Veterans</a> co-led by Dr. Turkstra.<br/><br/>Dr. Lyn Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University. A speech-language pathologist by training, Dr. Turkstra has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).<br/><br/><br/>Un traumatisme cérébral (TCC) est une lésion cérébrale causée par une force appliquée. Il peut être causé par un coup à la tête ou même par un coup au corps qui secoue la tête. Les symptômes peuvent être suffisamment légers pour passer inaperçus et ne pas être traités jusqu’à être assez graves pour plonger une personne dans le coma pendant une période prolongée. Le TCC chez les membres des forces armées est récemment passé au premier plan comme étant l’une des blessures invisibles de la guerre, causé par de nombreux aspects du combat, notamment les ondes de choc, l’ouverture de brèches, l’exposition au souffle des explosions, les chutes ainsi que les effets cumulatifs de ces blessures.<br/><br/>La Dre Lyn Turkstra se joint à Brian et à Laryssa dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em> pour parler des éléments qui peuvent déclencher un TCC, des symptômes à court et à long terme, des différences et du chevauchement entre le TCC et le trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT), de la façon dont les TCC peuvent avoir différentes répercussions sur les femmes et sur les hommes, des lacunes dans notre compréhension actuelle des TCC et de la richesse des recherches en cours sur les TCC, y compris une étude sur la réadaptation cognitive pour les vétérans canadiens dirigée conjointement par la Dre Turkstra.<br/><br/>La Dre Lyn Turkstra est vice-doyenne et professeure d’orthophonie à l’École des sciences de la réadaptation de l’Université McMaster. Orthophoniste de formation, elle compte plus de 30 ans d’expérience de travail auprès de personnes ayant subi un TCC.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When imagining the experience of serving in the military, a sense of belonging often comes to mind. We may picture soldiers marching in unison, living in close quarters, watching each other's six. We hear terms like brotherhood and sisterhood, esprit de corps and camaraderie. So why it is that several recent studies show that many Veterans are experiencing loneliness at alarming rates?  In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Brian and Laryssa explore the unique experiences of loneliness ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When imagining the experience of serving in the military, a sense of belonging often comes to mind. We may picture soldiers marching in unison, living in close quarters, watching each other&apos;s six. We hear terms like brotherhood and sisterhood, esprit de corps and camaraderie. So why it is that several recent studies show that many Veterans are experiencing loneliness at alarming rates?<br/><br/>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa explore the unique experiences of loneliness that Veterans and Veteran Families can encounter. They share their own experiences with managing feelings of loneliness and isolation, and provide practical strategies for overcoming them.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Lorsqu’on pense à l’expérience que vivent les membres des forces armées, c’est souvent l’appartenance sociale qui vient à l’esprit. On imagine des soldats qui marchent à l’unisson, vivant à proximité et couvrant les arrières les uns des autres. La fraternité, l’esprit de corps et la camaraderie sont évoqués. Alors, pourquoi plusieurs études récentes révèlent-elles qu’une proportion alarmante de vétérans souffrent de solitude?<br/><br/>Dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em>, Brian et Laryssa explorent la solitude du point de vue propre aux vétérans et à leur famille. Ils parlent également de la façon dont ils ont géré leurs propres sentiments de solitude et d’isolement et présentent des stratégies pratiques pour les combattre.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When imagining the experience of serving in the military, a sense of belonging often comes to mind. We may picture soldiers marching in unison, living in close quarters, watching each other&apos;s six. We hear terms like brotherhood and sisterhood, esprit de corps and camaraderie. So why it is that several recent studies show that many Veterans are experiencing loneliness at alarming rates?<br/><br/>In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa explore the unique experiences of loneliness that Veterans and Veteran Families can encounter. They share their own experiences with managing feelings of loneliness and isolation, and provide practical strategies for overcoming them.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Lorsqu’on pense à l’expérience que vivent les membres des forces armées, c’est souvent l’appartenance sociale qui vient à l’esprit. On imagine des soldats qui marchent à l’unisson, vivant à proximité et couvrant les arrières les uns des autres. La fraternité, l’esprit de corps et la camaraderie sont évoqués. Alors, pourquoi plusieurs études récentes révèlent-elles qu’une proportion alarmante de vétérans souffrent de solitude?<br/><br/>Dans cet épisode de <em>L’esprit au-delà de la mission</em>, Brian et Laryssa explorent la solitude du point de vue propre aux vétérans et à leur famille. Ils parlent également de la façon dont ils ont géré leurs propres sentiments de solitude et d’isolement et présentent des stratégies pratiques pour les combattre.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to grieve the loss of someone who’s still alive?  Can we mourn the life we thought we’d have while still appreciating the one we’ve got?  Many Veteran Family members can relate to the experience of feeling grief, even when they haven’t actually lost a loved one. We can deeply grieve the person our loved one used to be, the people we used to be, or the lives we thought we would have. When we don’t acknowledge this grief and loss, it can make us feel isolated and lonely.  Poll...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to grieve the loss of someone who’s still alive?<br/><br/>Can we mourn the life we thought we’d have while still appreciating the one we’ve got?<br/><br/>Many Veteran Family members can relate to the experience of feeling grief, even when they haven’t actually lost a loved one. We can deeply grieve the person our loved one used to be, the people we used to be, or the lives we thought we would have. When we don’t acknowledge this grief and loss, it can make us feel isolated and lonely.<br/><br/>Polly Maher, Lived Expertise Lead – Families at the Atlas Institute, joins Brian and Laryssa to share how she has reconciled her own feelings of grief and loss. She reflects on how her relationships have flourished and strengthened as she has processed these complex emotions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to grieve the loss of someone who’s still alive?<br/><br/>Can we mourn the life we thought we’d have while still appreciating the one we’ve got?<br/><br/>Many Veteran Family members can relate to the experience of feeling grief, even when they haven’t actually lost a loved one. We can deeply grieve the person our loved one used to be, the people we used to be, or the lives we thought we would have. When we don’t acknowledge this grief and loss, it can make us feel isolated and lonely.<br/><br/>Polly Maher, Lived Expertise Lead – Families at the Atlas Institute, joins Brian and Laryssa to share how she has reconciled her own feelings of grief and loss. She reflects on how her relationships have flourished and strengthened as she has processed these complex emotions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Why Is communication so hard?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While communication is a critical skill for anyone serving in the military, it can often become a challenge for Veterans living with a traumatic stress injury. Veterans and their Family members can face unexpected barriers that impede the open, safe communication that every relationship thrives on. In this episode, Brian and Laryssa draw from their own experiences to share strategies and resources that have been helpful in cultivating healthy, effective communication in their relationships wi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>While communication is a critical skill for anyone serving in the military, it can often become a challenge for Veterans living with a traumatic stress injury. Veterans and their Family members can face unexpected barriers that impede the open, safe communication that every relationship thrives on.</p><p>In this episode, Brian and Laryssa draw from their own experiences to share strategies and resources that have been helpful in cultivating healthy, effective communication in their relationships with their spouses, children, service providers, and others in their day-to-day lives.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Families and Friends</a> | Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/tip-sheets/tips-for-expressing-anger-within-a-relationship'>Tip sheets on communication in healthy relationships</a> | Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/stories-of-military-members-and-their-families'>Stories of military members and their families</a> | Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services </p><p><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Can Praxis</a> | Equine-assisted therapy for operational stress injuries</p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/'>Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE)</a> | Wounded Warriors Canada</p><p><a href='https://strongestfamilies.com/'>Strongest Families Institute</a> | Mental health services for youth and adults<br/><br/><br/><b>« Pourquoi la communication est-elle si difficile? » </b><br/><br/>Bien que la communication soit une compétence essentielle pour quiconque sert dans l’armée, elle peut souvent devenir un défi pour les vétérans qui vivent avec une blessure de stress traumatique. Les vétérans et les membres de leur famille peuvent être confrontés à des obstacles inattendus qui nuisent à la communication ouverte et sécuritaire sur laquelle chaque relation repose.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, nos animateurs, Brian et Laryssa, puisent dans leur vécu pour parler de stratégies et de ressources qui leur ont été utiles pour cultiver une communication saine et efficace dans leurs relations avec leur conjoint, leurs enfants, leurs fournisseurs de services et d’autres personnes dans leur vie quotidienne.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/les-familles-et-les-amis/'>Les familles et les amis</a> | Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et leur famille</p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/sante-et-bien-etre/relations-saines/fiches-conseils/conseils-exprimer-colere-relation'>Conseils pour exprimer sa colère dans une relation</a> | Services bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes</p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/sante-et-bien-etre/relations-saines/histoires-des-militaires-et-de-leur-famille'>Histoires des militaires et de leur famille</a> | Services bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes </p><p><a href='http://www.canpraxis.com'>L’équithérapie pour les blessures liées au stress opérationnel</a> (en anglais seulement) | Can Praxis </p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-qui-surmontent-lespt-au-quotidien/'>Couples qui surmontent le TSPT au quotidien (COPE)</a> | Wounded Warriors Canada</p><p><a href='http://www.strongestfamilies.com'>Services de santé mentale pour les jeunes et les adultes</a> (en anglais seulement) | Strongest Families Institute</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While communication is a critical skill for anyone serving in the military, it can often become a challenge for Veterans living with a traumatic stress injury. Veterans and their Family members can face unexpected barriers that impede the open, safe communication that every relationship thrives on.</p><p>In this episode, Brian and Laryssa draw from their own experiences to share strategies and resources that have been helpful in cultivating healthy, effective communication in their relationships with their spouses, children, service providers, and others in their day-to-day lives.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/families-and-friends/'>Families and Friends</a> | Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/tip-sheets/tips-for-expressing-anger-within-a-relationship'>Tip sheets on communication in healthy relationships</a> | Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services</p><p><a href='https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/stories-of-military-members-and-their-families'>Stories of military members and their families</a> | Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services </p><p><a href='https://canpraxis.com/'>Can Praxis</a> | Equine-assisted therapy for operational stress injuries</p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/'>Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE)</a> | Wounded Warriors Canada</p><p><a href='https://strongestfamilies.com/'>Strongest Families Institute</a> | Mental health services for youth and adults<br/><br/><br/><b>« Pourquoi la communication est-elle si difficile? » </b><br/><br/>Bien que la communication soit une compétence essentielle pour quiconque sert dans l’armée, elle peut souvent devenir un défi pour les vétérans qui vivent avec une blessure de stress traumatique. Les vétérans et les membres de leur famille peuvent être confrontés à des obstacles inattendus qui nuisent à la communication ouverte et sécuritaire sur laquelle chaque relation repose.</p><p>Dans cet épisode, nos animateurs, Brian et Laryssa, puisent dans leur vécu pour parler de stratégies et de ressources qui leur ont été utiles pour cultiver une communication saine et efficace dans leurs relations avec leur conjoint, leurs enfants, leurs fournisseurs de services et d’autres personnes dans leur vie quotidienne.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Ressources</b></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/centre-de-connaissances/les-familles-et-les-amis/'>Les familles et les amis</a> | Institut Atlas pour les vétérans et leur famille</p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/sante-et-bien-etre/relations-saines/fiches-conseils/conseils-exprimer-colere-relation'>Conseils pour exprimer sa colère dans une relation</a> | Services bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes</p><p><a href='https://sbmfc.ca/services-de-soutien/sante-et-bien-etre/relations-saines/histoires-des-militaires-et-de-leur-famille'>Histoires des militaires et de leur famille</a> | Services bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes </p><p><a href='http://www.canpraxis.com'>L’équithérapie pour les blessures liées au stress opérationnel</a> (en anglais seulement) | Can Praxis </p><p><a href='https://woundedwarriors.ca/fr/nos-programmes/couples-qui-surmontent-lespt-au-quotidien/'>Couples qui surmontent le TSPT au quotidien (COPE)</a> | Wounded Warriors Canada</p><p><a href='http://www.strongestfamilies.com'>Services de santé mentale pour les jeunes et les adultes</a> (en anglais seulement) | Strongest Families Institute</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><em>&quot;It often comes down to a decision that a person has to make in the moment and then they’re second guessing that decision for the rest of their life with the disadvantage of having hindsight.&quot;</em></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/moral-injury/'>Moral injury</a> is a relatively new term in the mental health research sphere, but one that countless Veterans can relate to from lived experience. Moral injury refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual impact of events or acts that a person performs, witnesses or fails to prevent, which conflict with one’s own deeply held moral beliefs and values.</p><p>It is not uncommon for Veterans to experience events that cause moral injury during their service. Moral injuries can continue to impact Veterans in their lives post-service. In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, the Atlas Institute&apos;s President and CEO Fardous Hosseiny joins Brian and Laryssa for an in-depth conversation about moral injury, exploring:</p><p>-What is moral injury? How does it differ from PTSD?</p><p>-What kinds of events can result in moral injury?</p><p>-What are the symptoms of moral injury? What can I do if I’m worried my loved one is experiencing a moral injury?</p><p>-How moral injuries can impact Veteran Families</p><p>- At what point after a potentially morally injurious event takes place should one consult with a family physician about symptoms?</p><p>-Moral frustration vs. moral injury</p><p>-The <a href='https://www.osiresearch.ca/mios#:~:text=The%20Moral%20Injury%20Outcome%20Scale,(potentially%20morally%20injurious%20experience).'>Moral Injury Outcome Scale</a></p><p>-How to support peers experiencing symptoms of moral injury</p><p>-What resources are available for Veterans and/or Veteran Family members who want to learn more about the subject?</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>&quot;It often comes down to a decision that a person has to make in the moment and then they’re second guessing that decision for the rest of their life with the disadvantage of having hindsight.&quot;</em></p><p><a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/moral-injury/'>Moral injury</a> is a relatively new term in the mental health research sphere, but one that countless Veterans can relate to from lived experience. Moral injury refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual impact of events or acts that a person performs, witnesses or fails to prevent, which conflict with one’s own deeply held moral beliefs and values.</p><p>It is not uncommon for Veterans to experience events that cause moral injury during their service. Moral injuries can continue to impact Veterans in their lives post-service. In this episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, the Atlas Institute&apos;s President and CEO Fardous Hosseiny joins Brian and Laryssa for an in-depth conversation about moral injury, exploring:</p><p>-What is moral injury? How does it differ from PTSD?</p><p>-What kinds of events can result in moral injury?</p><p>-What are the symptoms of moral injury? What can I do if I’m worried my loved one is experiencing a moral injury?</p><p>-How moral injuries can impact Veteran Families</p><p>- At what point after a potentially morally injurious event takes place should one consult with a family physician about symptoms?</p><p>-Moral frustration vs. moral injury</p><p>-The <a href='https://www.osiresearch.ca/mios#:~:text=The%20Moral%20Injury%20Outcome%20Scale,(potentially%20morally%20injurious%20experience).'>Moral Injury Outcome Scale</a></p><p>-How to support peers experiencing symptoms of moral injury</p><p>-What resources are available for Veterans and/or Veteran Family members who want to learn more about the subject?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Polly Maher, Lived Experience Lead – Families at the Atlas Institute, to discuss how Veteran Family members are impacted by mental health and operational stress injuries. The spouse of a Veteran living with PTSD, Polly shares personal experiences of balancing motherhood, work life, her own well-being, and her spouse’s diagnosis. Polly, Brian and Laryssa reflect on their experiences and struggles with compassion...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Polly Maher, Lived Experience Lead – Families at the Atlas Institute, to discuss how Veteran Family members are impacted by mental health and operational stress injuries.</p><p>The spouse of a Veteran living with PTSD, Polly shares personal experiences of balancing motherhood, work life, her own well-being, and her spouse’s diagnosis. Polly, Brian and Laryssa reflect on their experiences and struggles with compassion fatigue, communication self-care, living in “survival mode” and managing expectations. They’ll share resources and strategies that have helped them in their journeys.</p><p>Content Warning: This podcast episode makes reference to an attempted suicide. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being, and pause the episode at any time if you are experiencing distress. Resources are available if you need support: <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/</a>. Please note the Atlas Institute is not a service provider.<br/><br/> This podcast was recorded in English. French transcripts are available for each episode.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode of <em>Mind Beyond the Mission</em>, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Polly Maher, Lived Experience Lead – Families at the Atlas Institute, to discuss how Veteran Family members are impacted by mental health and operational stress injuries.</p><p>The spouse of a Veteran living with PTSD, Polly shares personal experiences of balancing motherhood, work life, her own well-being, and her spouse’s diagnosis. Polly, Brian and Laryssa reflect on their experiences and struggles with compassion fatigue, communication self-care, living in “survival mode” and managing expectations. They’ll share resources and strategies that have helped them in their journeys.</p><p>Content Warning: This podcast episode makes reference to an attempted suicide. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being, and pause the episode at any time if you are experiencing distress. Resources are available if you need support: <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/</a>. Please note the Atlas Institute is not a service provider.<br/><br/> This podcast was recorded in English. French transcripts are available for each episode.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meet our hosts, Brian McKenna, retired warrant officer with the Canadian Armed Forces and Laryssa Lamrock, military mother and daughter, and partner of a Veteran.  </p><p>Our first episode introduces Brian and Laryssa, and explores what it’s like to be a Veteran and a Veteran Family member living with PTSD. As experts of their own experiences, they are candid about what a PTSD diagnosis really meant for them and for those closest to them. They share their hopes for how the podcast will help others, no matter where one might find one’s self on the journey.<br/><br/>Content Warning: This podcast may refer to difficult experiences and situations, and may bring up a range of emotions. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being, and pause the episode at any time if you are experiencing distress, or access <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>these resources</a> if you need support: <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/'>www.atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/</a>. Please note the Atlas Institute is not a service provider. <br/> <br/> Mind Beyond the Mission episodes are recorded in English only. French transcripts are available for each episode: <a href='https://atlasveterans.ca/fr/commununaute/podcast/'>www.mindbeyondthemission.ca</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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