Meeting Notes
One veterans JourneY: Introduction to traumatic stress Conversation
Post Traumatic Insights with moderator, Grant Dorothy (Vietnam Combat Veteran), offers conversations about combat related Post Traumatic Stress Conditions.
G r o u p M e e t i n g NOTES
Beginning Tuesday, March 26, 2025 PTSD Insights.. a private Veteran support and education entity.. will begin WEEKLY MEETINGS offering a series of conversations on lingering challenges related to having experienced Traumatic Stress events.
Meetings will start at 6:30 pm at the Johnson Building, 225 East 11th Street (corner of 2nd Avenue and 11th Street) Suite 215. Meetings start at 6:30 pm.
Parking is in the rear (south) of the building with entrance off 2nd Avenue. The building entrance is at the north end of the parking lot, on the south side of the building.
Call or text 605-201-5803 if the door is locked.
The conversations are open to all individuals that have experienced trauma in their lives, veterans.. family members.. and interested individuals.
Grant Dorothy.. an injured Vietnam Combat Veteran will moderate the conversations. Participation of attendees.. will be welcomed.. and encouraged. Your story is an important part of the conversation and healing process.
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Rationale for PTSD Insights
MISSION STATEMEN
It is the Mission of PTSD Insights to provide a safe place for anyone facing the challenges from exposure to a traumatic event to confidently share experiences with others facing the same challenges.
Through the sharing of experiences– including individual struggles.. insights gained.. successes.. and continuing challenges.. we believe that everyone will collectively benefit - finding new ways to manage our conditions.. finding hope in the process.
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LETS TALK PTSD
I get it.. PTSD is an unpleasant topic.
people don’t like to talk about it.
But.. that’s not good for us.
What is traumatic stress
What are the symptoms
Who does it impact
How can it be managed
Components of Self care
Whole Health practices
Emotional Well-being
How do I get started
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It is simple
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During our meetings .. it is Grant’s intention to share his life journey.. as a way to encourage open discussion.. of the challenges we all face.. in our daily lives.. from prior exposure to Traumatic Stress Events.
MEETING GUIDLINES
Maintain Privacy and Confidentiality.. Everyone needs to feel safe.. and trust that what happens in the meeting.. stays in the meeting.
Please practice Respectful Listening ~ Listen with an open mind.. let anyone who wants to.. have their say.
Respect one another’s Differences – we are not all going to agree all of the time.. and that is okay.
It is important that meetings are conducted.. in a respectful.. supportive.. peaceful manner. Anyone Exhibiting Disruptive Behavior Will Be Asked To Leave.
Please Turn Off Your Cell Phones
I am not medical .. or mental health professional. all of my comments.. are from my own experiences… learning how to best address my own challenges. Grant Dorothy
In addition to the weekly Group Meetings - CHAIR YOGA will be available on Tuesdays @ 3:00pm and ADAPTED TAI CHI on Thursdays @ 3:00pm.
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Overview of book to be studied until March 4.
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What Is mindfulness? pages 1-8
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It is simple
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Overview of book to be studied until March 4.
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What Is mindfulness? pages 1-8
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It is simple
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War is a Shocking Loss of Innocence.
MORAL INJURY occurs.. when we experience events that violate our moral code.. violates acceptable boundaries of behavior.
Whether we perpetuated it.. witnessed it.. or failed to prevent it.. things happen in war.. that makes us question who we are.. and who we can be going forward.
MORAL INJURY IS ROOTED IN THE SENSE OF SHAME.
The idea that there is something morally... and fundamentally.. wrong with us.
It is a deep spiritual challenge... that cuts to the core of who we are.
Our identity… our morality… and relationships… with ourselves... our family… and humanity at large.
I get it.. PTSD is an unpleasant topic ..
and people don’t like to talk about it.
But.. that’s not good for us.
We need to acknowledge it… talk about it.. educate ourselves… in order to begin to heal… and learn how to manage it.