“Homeless Vet Anything Helps God Bless!” But He DIdn't Serve

Police find crack pipe on panhandler faking veteran status
Dayton Daily News
Will Garbe Staff Writer
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016

Dayton police arrested a panhandler falsely claiming to be a veteran, before authorities discovered a crack pipe during the man’s jail booking, according to a police report.

Police said the 41-year-old panhandler, Janon Price, held a sign reading “Homeless Vet Anything Helps God Bless!” before his arrest Tuesday on the 900 block of Wayne Ave.

“I asked him if he had prior service in any branch of the military,” wrote the Dayton officer. “Mr. Price stated that he did not serve in the military.”
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Another Combat PTSD Headline Busted!

The Headline: New PTSD study shows promise of faster recovery
KVIA ABC News 7 

The Claim

Last month, researchers released the results of a three-year study of "cognitive processing therapy" at Fort Hood. According to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, CPT is a 12-session psychotherapy that teaches patients how to evaluate and change upsetting thoughts since experiencing trauma. Sessions can be done individually or in groups of 6-10 people and last 60 to 90 minutes each.

And how much does it cost? Just an idea on this

SAN ANTONIO (March 19, 2008)—A $33 million research program—the largest ever undertaken to help our courageous armed forces personnel cope with combat-related traumatic stress—will likely ensure better detection, prevention and treatment of traumatic stress’s often-devastating effects and improve countless lives, study leaders said today at a press conference at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

The research program is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as part of $450 million the U.S. Congress allocated in 2007 to address the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The DoD Peer-Review Medical Research Program awarded the grant.

DoD, VA approve $45 million to fund the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD

Award to be managed by the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and the VA National Center for PTSD, leaders of the national PTSD research consortium

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 12, 2013) — In an unprecedented show of support for our nation's wounded warriors, the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have agreed to provide approximately $45 million over five years for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research to advance PTSD diagnosis, prevention and treatment for service members and veterans. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the VA National Center for PTSD lead the consortium, announced over the weekend by the White House and DoD and VA officials.

The Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP) will provide an array of cutting-edge clinical treatment trials and biological studies for active military and veterans with PTSD and related conditions, said CAP Consortium Director Alan L. Peterson, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. The consortium's initiatives will include efforts to learn more about the biology/physiology of PTSD development and treatment response to inform diagnosis, prediction of disease outcome, and new or improved treatment methods.

Maybe the DOD and the VA should ask for their money back?

A simple Google Search would have changed this headline cognitive processing therapy

Cognitive processing therapy for sexual assault victims. PA Resick, MK Schnicke - Journal of consulting and clinical …, 1992 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) was developed to treat the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rape victims. CPT is based on an information processing theory of PTSD and includes education, exposure, and cognitive components. Cited by 1301 Related articles All 6 versions Cite Save [HTML] nih.gov

A comparison of cognitive-processing therapy with prolonged exposure and a waiting condition for the treatment of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder in female … PA Resick, P Nishith, TL Weaver, MC Astin… - Journal of consulting …, 2002 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. The purpose of this study was to compare cognitive-processing therapy (CPT) with prolonged exposure and a minimal attention condition (MA) for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. One hundred seventy-one female Cited by 929 Related articles All 12 versions Cite Save [PDF] researchgate.net

Cognitive processing therapy for veterans with military-related posttraumatic stress disorder. CM Monson, PP Schnurr, PA Resick… - Journal of Consulting …, 2006 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. Sixty veterans (54 men, 6 women) with chronic military-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participated in a wait-list controlled trial of cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The overall dropout rate was 16.6%(20% from CPT, 13% from waiting list). Cited by 548 Related articles All 11 versions Cite Save [BOOK] Cognitive processing therapy for rape victims: A treatment manual PA Resick, M Schnicke - 1993 - books.google.com

Sexual assault is a traumatic event from which many survivors never fully recover. They may develop a range of disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, poor self- esteem, interpersonal difficulties and sexual dysfunction. This volume provides insight into Cited by 730 Related articles All 5 versions Cite Save More [HTML] nih.gov

A randomized clinical trial to dismantle components of cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in female victims of interpersonal violence. PA Resick, TE Galovski, MOB Uhlmansiek… - Journal of consulting …, 2008 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. The purpose of this experiment was to conduct a dismantling study of cognitive processing therapy in which the full protocol was compared with its constituent components-- cognitive therapy only (CPT-C) and written accounts (WA)--for the treatment of posttraumatic Cited by 438 Related articles All 16 versions Cite Save [PDF] cptforptsd.com

An evaluation of cognitive processing therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder related to childhood sexual abuse. KM Chard - Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 2005 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. This study compared the effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy for sexual abuse survivors (CPT-SA) with that of the minimal attention (MA) given to a wait-listed control group. Seventy-one women were randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 groups. Cited by 300 Related articles All 11 versions Cite Save

Cognitive processing therapy TE Galovski, JS Wachen, KM Chard… - … Based Treatments for …, 2015 - Springer Abstract Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment designed specifically to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid symptoms. This chapter will first review the theoretical underpinnings of the intervention and Cited by 5 Related articles All 3 versions Cite Save [PDF] researchgate.net

Adapting cognitive processing therapy for child sexual abuse survivors KM Chard, TL Weaver, PA Resick - Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 1997 - Elsevier With the advent of managed care, there is an increasing need for short-term, empirically based treatments. This article presents a cognitive behavioral therapy protocol for the treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Cited by 75 Related articles All 5 versions Cite Save [HTML] nih.gov

Pattern of change in prolonged exposure and cognitive-processing therapy for female rape victims with posttraumatic stress disorder. P Nishith, PA Resick, MG Griffin - Journal of Consulting and Clinical …, 2002 - psycnet.apa.org Abstract 1. Curve estimation techniques were used to identify the pattern of therapeutic change in female rape victims with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Within-session data on the Posttraumatic Stres Disorder Symptom Scale were obtained, in alternate therapy Cited by 107 Related articles All 9 versions Cite Save [PDF] ryerson.ca

[PDF] Cognitive Processing Therapy PA Resick, CM Monson, K Chard - Retrieved May, 2007 - psych.ryerson.ca Session 2-The Meaning of the Event*: Patient reads Impact Statement. Therapist and patient discuss meaning of trauma. Begin to identify stuck points and problematic areas, and add to Stuck Point Log. Review symptoms of PTSD and theory. Introduction of ABC Worksheets Cited by 7 Related articles All 4 versions Cite Save More

Two Fort Campbell Soldiers Charged With Criminal Homicide

Fort Campbell Soldiers Arrested Christmas Eve, Charged in Slaying
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
By ROB CANNING
DEC 27, 2016

Two Fort Campbell soldiers have been charged with criminal homicide.

Friday, at approximately 1:06 am, Clarksville Police Officers responded to a man covered in blood on the ground at an apartment complex on Royster Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered 25-year-old Joseph Gordon deceased in the parking lot.
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Fort Hood soldier found dead on post on Christmas Eve

Fort Hood soldier found dead on post on Christmas Eve
Army Times
By: Meghann Myers
December 28, 2016

A 21-year-old private was found unresponsive in a Fort Hood, Texas, home on Dec. 24, according to an Army release.

Pvt. Paige Elizabeth Briles, from Kaplan, Louisiana, was a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to a warrior transition unit, the release said.
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Iraq Veteran's Life Changed After PTSD Service Dog

Veteran sees life improvement after he gets service dog
FOX 10 News
December 27, 2016

HOENIX (KSAZ) - It is no secret that many veterans require help, and Patriot Paws is one but many organizations that train service dogs for disabled veterans.

The training process can be difficult for both the veteran and the dog, but some might ask the question: does the veteran choose the dog, or the other way around?

The answer, quite possibly, may be a little bit of both, at least for Justin Ross.

"I came back in 2005 from Iraq," said Ross. He served the Army for eight years, and he was also hit by an IED.

"Even my buddies, they don't know how I survived," recounted Ross. "My shadow, my footprint, the bottom of my boot, was burnt to the ground. I just got lucky."
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