I’m leaving with a sense of renewal and refreshment.
I am more at peace this week than any time since I can remember.
They had to drag me here.
Since my wife died I have been alone, but am not alone anymore.
There was good support in the group. Humor was very important.
I haven’t been on the battlefield but I’ve experienced trauma, too.
You are all going to have a place in my heart.
PTSD and the Veterans Freedom Retreat
The numbers are staggering.
- Nine percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans report PTSD symptoms immediately upon returning. Thirty-one percent additional vets report symptoms a year after deployment.
- Vietnam veterans report lifetime rates of PTSD ranging from 10% to 31%.
- These numbers don’t include those who never report their symptoms.
- Half of those who report symptoms never receive treatment. And of those who seek help, only half receive “minimally adequate” treatment.
- Approximately eight million people are diagnosed with PTSD in any given year.
- There are 123,000 veterans in Tarrant County, Texas.
- As many as 50%-60% of civilians experience traumatic events during their lives. Ten percent of those will develop PTSD.
What do all these numbers mean? They mean you are not alone. Other veterans have been where you are.
This is why Veterans Freedom Retreat is here to help you.
Veterans Freedom Retreat
The Veterans Freedom Retreat is a week-long retreat for veterans and their partners where you’ll begin your journey to being free from the stress of past traumas.
Experiential Education
The Veterans Freedom Retreat includes dynamic and experiential educational opportunities. You’ll explore what triggers your PTSD episodes and how to control your triggers; how to better communicate with family, friends, and coworkers; and you’ll learn how to rebuild any damaged relationships you may have.
Native American Ceremonies
Native Americans have a rich history of honoring warriors, welcoming them home with dignity, and helping them cleanse war stains from their hands and hearts. We incorporate the symbolism and power of these ceremonies to help our warriors find freedom from the trauma of war.
Daily Counseling
You and your partner will participate in daily sessions with certified counselors. You’ll also receive follow-up phone sessions with the same counselor for the six months following the retreat. This intensity and consistency has the potential to provide tremendous results beyond anything you’ve previously experienced.
Alternative Specialty Sessions
Each day you’ll experience alternative specialty sessions that will give you creative tools for overcoming stress and anxiety. These sessions incorporate the latest in research-proven techniques to change your life.
Specialty Sessions
Here are some of the specialty sessions you can enjoy while attending a Veterans Freedom Retreat.
This can change your life.
It can be difficult to come to a retreat like this. People you don’t know. An unfamiliar setting. Dealing with your struggles. But please know, this is the safest, most life-changing, place you can be.
It’s time to get started.
It’s up to you to take the first step.
The retreat is free. The program works. Your life can be better. But it’s up to you to take the first step in your healing by contacting us.
Below are the action items that happen before the retreat gets started. Once you contact us, you can expect a quick response. But it’s up to you to get started.
Find out more!
The retreat is free to any American veteran–and his or her partner–who has been diagnosed with PTS by the VA or a counselor. Request more information by clicking the More Info button.
Veterans Freedom Retreat Overview
Learn more about VFR and how you can help support a veteran and his or her partner experience freedom from PTS.
Our Next Retreat
Our next retreat is located in the North Texas countryside at Arrowhead Camp in Cleburne. View their webpage here.
Donate
Donate to Veterans Freedom Retreat. (Donations are handled through Lighthouse Fellowship, our sponsoring organization).
