Unless otherwise noted VetSix does not sponsor these events. Please research the event to your satisfaction and contact the POC for more any questions.
Our next Mentor Training will be:
10 AUG 2024
You must register to attend. If you don't register you will not be allowed to attend.
Please email VETSIXAZ@gmail.com to register.
First part of the day
Basic Mentor Training 0930-1130 (set up 0900-0930)
Second part of the day (New mentors are welcome at both events)
Current Mentor Updates 1130-1300
This will be held at:
Peoria Police Department
8351 W. Cinnabar Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345
Please park in the two-story parking garage just north across the street of the Police Department.
May 17-19
This workshop is for ALL vets
Location: TBA
POC Mike Wold
Regional Coordinator Institute for Healing of Memories North America
651-687-9767
Healing of Memories Workshop for Veterans Information
Background
The Healing of Memories Workshop was created by Father Michael Lapsley, an Anglican missionary priest who in 1990 suffered the loss of his hands and the sight in one eye from a letter bomb that was sent to him in Zimbabwe by a supporter of the pro-apartheid government in South Africa. After a long recovery from the bombing, Father Lapsley decided to dedicate his life to helping victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds. He founded the Institute for Healing Memories in 1998 and created the Healing of Memories Workshop which has been conducted hundreds of times throughout the world.
The Workshop
The Healing of Memories Workshop is a major step that helps veterans to begin their healing journey. Participation provides a safe experiential and interactive way to overcome anger, loss, grief and guilt and can be one step on the journey to healing and wholeness. It contributes not only to personal healing, but also to the healing of interpersonal relationships. Many veterans have kept the memories of their trauma buried deep inside themselves and this has been a barrier to their healing. The workshop is conducted in a two-day retreat format over a weekend. The workshop is provided free to veterans. It has been conducted for veterans 34 times in Arizona since 2013 for over 350 veterans including over 150 women vets. There is no charge for veterans to attend.
Workshop Results
The workshops are assessed using two assessment instruments. The first is a standard Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) instrument that is used worldwide in all Healing of Memories Workshops. When asked the degree to which this workshop was helpful for their healing 70% – 80% of the participants report “Excellent” and 20% - 30% report “Good”. In addition, the outcomes for the workshop are assessed using the Healing of Memories Quantitative Assessment Process. This process measures the outcomes of the workshop in 14 key areas such as improvements in forgiveness, hopefulness, anxiety, anger, etc. There is normally measurable improvement in 10 or more of these areas.
Typical Quotes from Participants in the Women Veteran Workshops
“I was able to speak my truth for the first time in an environment that understood and supported me.”
“The highlights of this workshop were a commonality with the women vets regarding abuse and a refreshing of purpose.”
” I felt much lighter emotionally. I was surprised at what I needed to unburden.”
POC Don
The e-board meetings are as follows and by invitation only.
They will be by zoom. The zoom link will be sent to you the day before, via text or email.
Please check here for any changes or updates.
Saturday 15 JUN 24 begin 1000 hrs until 1100 hrs
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