Is it normal to feel helpless as a provider when working with people who are in ongoing traumatic situations, like war? In my opinion, absolutely yes. As providers, we are trained to help alleviate problems and suffering. But that isn’t usually possible when someone is in an ongoing situation.
Certain mottos stick with us from the moment we begin learning life skills. For me, one of the earliest was "be prepared," a principle I carried from my days as a Girl Scout into my military career. This motto emphasizes the importance of readiness and adaptability, key components of resilience.
47,925
The number of homeless veterans housed by the VA in FY 2024, according to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs press release.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Patterns of Emerging Tobacco Product Use Among U.S. Adults, 2019-2022.
● Cost-Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Among Adults in Primary Care.
● Telehealth Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
As a military spouse, I frequently hear my family described as resilient, particularly when we are navigating a challenge in service to my partner’s military career. Sometimes I pause and take in the constellation of changes we are facing – frequent and prolonged periods apart, distance from our dearest friends and family, my own constantly changing career trajectory, racing the PCS clock to adopt our son before we land in a new state – and I can take in that we are making a happy life, with new perspectives, new friends, and meaningful experiences despite the upheaval.