Invisible Wound® is an organization created by Warriors, for Warriors, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A grass roots organization, Invisible Wound® focuses on PTSD advocacy, community and support for Warriors and their families. The secondary mission of the organization is educating the public about the issues surrounding PTSD.

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Not for profit status

Submitted by adrian.vesethnelson on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 13:08

Friends,Invisible Wound has finally received its not for profit status. Please click the "Donate" button above to help America's Warriors fight for their lives against PTSD. Please see our new video discussing the severity of PTSD below.http://youtu.be/fpUJwibe74M

Battle Buddies!

Submitted by drupal on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:33

We are currently seeking Veterans interested in become positive dog trainers for our program. Please email us for more information on this opportunity! diana@invisiblewound.us

Signing in and signing up

Submitted by drupal on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:29

We know there are some technical difficulties in signing up for our website. We are working on this problem! Please email us directly if you need information, resources or are interested in a Battle Buddy. Thank you for your patience! diana@invisiblewound.us

PTSD Management Groups: March 2012

Submitted by drupal on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:27

10 sessions of Veteran and Family member focused support groups begin in March 2012. Veterans will have access to a variety of treatment options such as EMDR, group therapy, relaxation and meditation.

How it all began. How a dog and a Soldier saved eachother's lives

Submitted by adrian.vesethnelson on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 21:27

Check out this newly posted article on the Department of Defensee Centers for Excellence for PTSD and TBI (DCoE) blog and read about the originzl Battle Buddy Pairhttp://www.dcoe.health.mil/blog/article.aspx?id=1&postid=305

Military Pathways Webinar Replay

Submitted by adrian.vesethnelson on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:25

In case you missed last week's webinar in which our very own Adrian Veseth-Nelson and Cathy Reisfield discussed the value of dogs in helping Warriors deal with PTSD with Military Pathways, here it is. Please take about the thirty or so minutes to listen to our story.http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/military/Dog%20Therapy%20092911/092911screening.html

Battle Buddies Pilot Program, Oct. 2

Submitted by drupal on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:13

Attention northern VA area Veterans and Families: we have space for 2 more participants (2 dogs and handlers) in our Battle Buddies companion dog training classes starting Sunday, 2 October in Leesburg, VA. Classes run for 7 weeks on Sunday afternoons. Email to info@invisiblewound.us if you are interested. Deadline for registration is Friday, 30 September.

Military Pathways Webinar

Submitted by drupal on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 16:25

Join Military Pathways on September 29th at 2:30pm EST to hear about Canine Companions and Your Emotional Health. Visit: http://bit.ly/a1WFon to sign up!

A Spouses Story

Submitted by drupal on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 08:10

My husband's PTSD manifested itself in different ways. I remember Fourth of July at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., when we were all standing outside listening to the band, enjoying the picnic and listening to fireworks. The fireworks bothered Adrian because they sounded so much like gunfire. It made other soldiers upset too, and we all went inside.

CPT (RET) Adrian Veseth-Nelson's Story

Submitted by drupal on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 07:53

Written by Robyn Mincher, DCoE Strategic Communications

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