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PTSD Talk & Book Signing (Dr. John Whelan)
March 11, 2015 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dr. John Whelan, a former member of the CAF, has worked with countless numbers of serving and retired CAF members and has seen the evolution of treatment of PTSD. In his book, Going Crazy in the Green Machine, Dr. Whelan addresses the issue of PTSD from the perspective of veterans, stakeholders, and families.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase ($20). Dr. Whelan will kick off the book signing with a short talk about the book and PTSD. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in furthering their understanding of PTSD.
Dr Whelan had been a VAC provider since 2001, and has treated many veterans afflicted with PTSD. His approach includes group sessions, which brings veterans together in a mutually supportive environment, which carries with it a strong sense of brotherhood, often lost on release.
His book Going Crazy in the Green Machine sheds light on this complicated disease, defining its evolution from the initial traumatic experiences to the subsequent stressors.