windwalker wrote:For those interested
https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers/SupportServices/
Highly applaud anyone considering helping whether volunteer or not, in offering services to vets.
Did contact some VA hospitals in my area offering free services, taiji specifically as a movement
program for those interested, maybe as part of a larger rehabilitation effort for those in physical therapy.
For the record dont really feel teaching or using taiji in this way is beneficial for the art. Permotes misconceptions
about taiji not necessarily good for the art itself,,but do understand how it might be useful in some therapeutic protocols. ,
Haven't followed up yet, but if one contacts any VA Hosp they should be able to advise on how to begin the process.
not a fan of what the teacher listed in the thread is trying to do, seems very commercial setting his company or org. as the 3erd party contact for the VA.
Do support any sincere outreach for anyone offering to help
the vets....
Ditto!
The VA has a Whole Health strategy to be proactive in the lives of veterans and this is one Initiative in that regard.
Instead of looking at the disease aspect, preventive strategies are attempting to make inroads and broaden the veterans' view on health. I am close to a VAMC and they have yoga, PIlates, Tai chi chih, Ai Chi, etc as part of that movement.
As mitigation for PTSD, it is a great start. Having veterans spend time actually doing after class practice is the clincher and very few are willing (appear to be) to make it a change regarding incorporation of taijiquan as part of that behaviour modification. Nevertheless, the contacts made by Mr Ross is positive