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Families Hurt, Families Can Heal—The Power of the Soldier’s Heart Military Families Project
Families Hurt, Families Can Heal—The Power of the Soldier’s Heart Military Families Project
Families Hurt, Families Can Heal—The Power of the Soldier’s Heart Military Families Project
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Join Kate Dahlstedt on 'Spirit of Recovery' as she shares the Soldier’s Heart model, a holistic approach to healing military families.
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Get the buttons here!Mending Military Families: The Soldier’s Heart Approach
We see it more as a wound to the soul, a wound to the spirit, because of what we've, what people have experienced.
Ever wondered how military families cope with the invisible wounds of war? This episode of 'Spirit of Recovery' dives into the heart of that question. Hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas sit down with Kate Dahlstedt, M.A., co-founder of the Soldier’s Heart Military Families Project. Together, they explore a unique healing model designed to address the deep-rooted trauma experienced by veterans and their loved ones.
Kate, who has a rich background in clinical psychology and a personal connection to military life, sheds light on how the Soldier’s Heart model integrates spirituality, community support, and holistic practices to foster healing. She shares poignant stories from her own life as the daughter of a World War II veteran, revealing how her father’s experiences propelled her into this line of work.
Military families face a distinct set of challenges, from the anxiety of deployment to the complexities of reintegration. Kate highlights how these stressors often lead to substance and process addictions within the family unit. She discusses how spouses, in particular, may turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, underscoring the critical need for community-based healing.
A key component of the Soldier’s Heart approach is creating a safe space for veterans to share their stories, helping them reconnect with their spirituality and find peace. Kate emphasizes the importance of holding governments accountable for the care of veterans and stresses community responsibility in supporting these families. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to understand and support military families.
Kate's practical advice on self-care and community involvement offers a roadmap for healing that is both compassionate and effective. Tune in to discover how the Soldier’s Heart model is making a difference, one family at a time.