Mind-Body WorkshopsHelp Military Heroes Heal New workshopsoffer tools and resources for coping with stress and trauma. (NAPSA)—Tohelp veterans, active- First Aid courses. The extensive Red families better cope with stress and trauma, the American Red Cross cre- on military installations around the world allows easy access to the new program for members of the military and duty members of the military and their ated a new set of workshops teaching easy-to-use skills that promote wellness through mind-body connection. What They Do These Mind-Body Workshops focus on the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual fac- tors can directly affect health. Thefirst workshop, Using Mind-Body Skills for Performance, helps participants explore the use of breathing, mindfulness techniques, stretching, movement and guided imageryto aid healing. The second workshop, Using Mind- Body Skills, guides participants through using mind-body techniques for personal growth and healing through drawing, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, body scan, progressive muscle relaxation andself-directed imagery. Expert Opinions “The Red Cross Mind-Body Work- shops will afford service members, veterans and their families an opportunity to learn practical relaxation techniques to improve their emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being,” said Alison M. Whitehead, MPH, RYT, PMP, VHA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. The workshopsare part of the orga- nization’s well-established resiliency program, which also includes Recon- nection Workshops and Psychological Cross presence in communities and veterans. “There is no magic formula for healing both the visible and invisible injuries caused by the challenges of a military lifestyle, and that’s why the Red Crossis excited to work with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to create this complemen- tary and integrative program, added Koby Langley, Senior Vice President for Service to the Armed Forces at the Red Cross. “The Bob Woodruff foundation supports programs that promote a holistic approach to healing for those recovering from the hidden wounds of war,’ explained Anne Marie Dougherty, the executive director. How To Learn More For further information about the Mind-Body Workshops, go to www. redcross.org/mindbodyworkshops. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nations blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. Its a not- for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. To discover how you can help, visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org.
