Summary: In this episode of the Veterans Outlook podcast, host Robert Jordan speaks with Virginia Cruz, a combat veteran and mental health professional, about her journey from military service to becoming a licensed counselor specializing in PTSD and trauma. They discuss the importance of understanding PTSD, the challenges of recovery, and the role of education in helping veterans and first responders. Virginia shares insights on the common misconceptions surrounding PTSD, including hallucinations, and emphasizes the need for evidence-based treatments. The conversation also touches on the significance of family support in the recovery process and the importance of advocating for oneself in mental health care.

*Please review Virginia Cruse’s social media platforms.

Here is our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thesoldiersguide

And our Facebook group: https://bit.ly/PTSD-Group

Here are the main book links. Many books in the series have associated workbooks and journals for group use and study:

The Soldier’s Guide to PTSD (R-rated for coarse language):

https://bit.ly/SoldiersGuidePTSD

The PTSD Field Manual (without coarse language): https://bit.ly/PTSDFieldManual

After The Call: A First Responder's Guide To PTSD: https://bit.ly/First-Responders-Guide

Acknowledge & Heal: A Women-Focused Guide to PTSD: https://bit.ly/WomensGuidePTSD

Guía Del PTSD Para Militares: Una Guía Práctica para Recuperar tu Vida: https://bit.ly/GuíaDelPTSD

The South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR: https://www.strongstar.org/

*To review Robert’s Substack, please visit: https://robertejordan.substack.com/

*For information regarding Robert Jordan's philanthropic work and his complete library of books for sale, please visit: https://fatherbob.co

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Please visit Robert's GoFundMe site for information regarding his latest effort: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/support-afghan-women-provide-sewing-machines

Notably, all proceeds from Robert Jordan's books support the impoverished in Kabul, Afghanistan. If you would like to purchase a signed copy of my book, The Warmth Of The Gospel: An Anthology of Short Stories, please email me at jordan.publications.llc@gmail.com

If you are a veteran in need, please call me at (757) 770-8652 or find me on WhatsApp, and I can add you to a prayer group.

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