IT WORKS BECAUSE
- There is no judging, no criticism, no diagnosis, no analysis and no treatment.
- Great care is taken to provide an emotionally and physically safe space, e.g. there is no forced sharing and each night a vet is on “night watch” for those who might be struggling.
- Over the four days there are large and small group experiences of ritual, verbal presentations and discussion.
- There is time for quiet reflection in nature.
THE RESULT
- Warriors feel heard and accepted.
- Civilians take rightful responsibility for the work of the military.
- Warriors feel they belong back home.
- Active Duty Soldiers feel supported.
- Civilians recognize vets as Elder Warriors who bring hard earned wisdom back to society.