Category: Health + Fitness + Beauty
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ONE WAY TO COMBAT PTSD
INTERVIEW WITH Patricia A. Resick, Ph.D. on Cognitive Processing Therapy Anyone who has read the Candace Irving series Hidden Valor (https://www.militarypress.com/the-hidden-valor-military-veteran-k-9-series-by-candace-irving-is-one-of-the-best-series-to-come-along-in-quite-a-while/) will learn about CPT. Dr. Resick assisted Candace with the specific trauma treatments. The main character, Kate, and the psychologist, Dr. Manning, were based on her discussions with the renowned doctor. (https://store.candaceirving.com/) The website (https://cptforptsd.com/) explains that…
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Canine Companions, in 1975, created the concept of service dogs to assist people with physical disabilities, placing service dogs with adults, children, and veterans.
It is the oldest, largest, and longest national service dog provider in the country. Their goal is to empower those affected to be independent. The public relations director noted, “The heart and soul of the Canine Companion’s mission relies on supporters, staff, and volunteers that include breeder caretakers, puppy raisers, and puppy sitters”. Military Press…
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Mini horses for therapy, mobility, service, and love
Faith San Severino and Adam Smith were inspired to start Faithful Friends (https://faithfulfriendsinsandiego.com) where they train and sell mini horses for therapy, mobility, service, and love. Over a decade ago, Faith decided she wanted to work with horses and volunteer as a pet therapist at senior centers for veterans and Alzheimer’s patients. This is where…
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Former Marine who served multiple times in Iraq and helped train at Camp Pendelton appointed Chief Operating Officer for Orange County Music and Dance
WALTER YENKOSKY APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC AND DANCE, A NON-PROFIT PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. Walter Yenkosky, Director of Operations for Orange County Music and Dance, a non-profit performing arts school in Irvine, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer effective immediately, it was announced today by Doug Freeman, Chief…
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ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC AND DANCE LAUNCHES OPERATION GIG, A NEW PROGRAM TO HELP VETERANS COPE WITH COVID-19 STRESS.
Calling all vets…get ready to rock… Beginning in April, Orange County Music and Dance, (OCMD) will launch Operation Gig a new program designed to help veterans cope with the unprecedented stress and devastating consequences resulting from the current COVID-19 health crisis. During this challenging time, veterans and their families are experiencing a disproportionate level of…
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Take Small Steps to Better Health
Staying healthy doesn’t have to mean overhauling your lifestyle. Sometimes small changes can have big impacts. Take it from celebrity fitness trainer, Latreal “La” Mitchell, “Everyone can reach their health and fitness goals. It’s all about setting attainable goals and staying motivated to see results.” To look, feel and live better, Mitchell is offering tips…
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How to Protect Children During a Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak that began in late 2014 in California has since spread to multiple states. Most of those who have gotten sick from this highly infectious disease were not vaccinated against measles. Experts are calling the current outbreak an important reminder to vaccinate children fully against the disease. “Vaccines are one of the most…