PTS & Depression – Intro to Cognitive Processing
Cognitive Processing Therapy:
CPT is an evidenced based therapy used in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Our retreats/workshops do not provide treatment. What we do is Vet to Vet discussions interspersed with activities in the wilderness that help us bond with each other. This bonding leads to a trusting environment where we can support each other and work on our recovery together. During our retreats we will use a couple of key points from CPT that will help us move through the process. One of them is the idea of “Stuck Points”. A stuck point is a thought not a feeling or an action. Stuck points are typically black and white statements usually couched in extreme language. Examples may be – “It is my fault the accident happened”. “If I had been paying attention, no one would have died”. “Because I did not tell anyone, I am to blame for the
ARCHIVES OF PAST RETREATS & EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 28,2019
Past Retreat – Camp Overlook in Owls Head, NY. A wonderful and peaceful retreat. Lots of snow, moments to reflect, group discussions, sharing and caring.
Retreat at Camp Dudley in Westport, NY. This retreat for Veterans focused on healing skills for PTSD anxiety & depression.
Retreat at Camp Overlook Mountainview, NY, attended by Veterans from the Veteran Support Center - PRRC Program (Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center) at the Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System.
May 5-7, 2017 Photo Gallery – Three day Canoeing and Camping Retreat for Veterans at Floodwood Pond, Saranac Lake.
March 31, April 1-2, 2017 Photo Gallery – Military Resiliency Project, three day Retreat at Camp Dudley, NY.
MARCH 25-26, 2017 Photo Gallery – North Country Families Kick Off Retreat for 2017 held at Camp Dudley and Soncy Brae Farm in Westport, NY.
This two day retreat is designed to bring Veterans and their families together to talk about the unique issues facing Veteran's families.
OCTOBER 2016 Photo Gallery – Weekend Workshop for Veterans and/or Partners of Veterans | Samaritan Village Retreat at Camp Dudley, Westport NY
OCTOBER 2, 2016 – Kick Ball Tournament to Benefit Homeward Bound Adirondacks
Sunday October 2nd starting at 10am. Paul Smith's College Veterans Club is holding a Kick Ball Tournament. on the Great Lawn at Paul Smiths College. Rain location Saunders Gym $20.00 entry per team. This will buy your entry into the tournament and food. (One burger or hot dog, one soda and a side).
All proceeds will be donated to Homeward Bound Adirondacks to assist Veterans in the surrounding area.
Sunday October 2nd starting at 10am. Paul Smith's College Veterans Club is holding a Kick Ball Tournament. on the Great Lawn at Paul Smiths College. Rain location Saunders Gym $20.00 entry per team. This will buy your entry into the tournament and food. (One burger or hot dog, one soda and a side).
All proceeds will be donated to Homeward Bound Adirondacks to assist Veterans in the surrounding area.
Septmeber 11, 2016 Photo Gallery – RETREAT FOR VETERANS, PARTNERS AND CHILDREN, SONCY BRAE FARM, WESTPORT, NY
THIS ONE DAY WORKSHOP IS PART OF OUR ONGOING SERIES OF WORKSHOPS TO BRING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO-GETHER TO DISCUSS THE UNIQUE ISSUES FACING VETERANS FAMILIES.
AUGUST 23, 2016 – Round Table Discussion with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be visiting the office of Homeward Bound Adirondacks in Saranac Lake on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Following a brief tour of the Homeward Bound office she will be hosting a round table discussion with North Country Veterans and Veterans organizations. This will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Veterans Residential Program : 444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake NY 12983.
Please direct any questions to Valerie Ainsworth, 891-4151/534-4250
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be visiting the office of Homeward Bound Adirondacks in Saranac Lake on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Following a brief tour of the Homeward Bound office she will be hosting a round table discussion with North Country Veterans and Veterans organizations. This will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Veterans Residential Program : 444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake NY 12983.
Please direct any questions to Valerie Ainsworth, 891-4151/534-4250
AUGUST 20, 2016 Photo Gallery – RETREAT FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES
This event is made possible by the generous donations of the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid NY through the sale of their vintage posters. Thank you from all of us!
July 2016 Photo Gallery – BBQ FOR VETERANS, PARTNERS AND CHILDREN OF VETERANS AT SONCY BRAE FARM, WESTPORT, NY
May 2016 Photo Gallery – RETREAT FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES/ PARTNERS AT CAMP DUDLEY, WESTPORT NY
September 2015 Photo Gallery – Camp Dudley Spouses Retreat
August 2015 Photo Gallery – Big Tupper Fundraiser
May 2015 Photo Gallery – Military Resiliency Project at Paul Smiths College
