Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping EFT

The artists associated with Storm Haven Studios offer our Thanks to all who have served in every war and branch of military.

There was never a good war, or a bad peace!
Franklin


In 1971, Mrs. Michael Hoff, the wife of a U.S. military officer listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War, developed the idea for a national flag to remind every American of the U.S. servicemembers whose fates were never accounted for during the war.

The black and white image of a gaunt silhouette, a strand of barbed wire and an ominous watchtower was designed by Newt Heisley, a former World War II pilot.

Some claim the silhouette is a profile of Heisley’s son, who contracted hepatitis while training to go to Vietnam. The virus ravaged his body, leaving his features hallow and emaciated.

They suggest that while staring at his son’s sunken features, Heisley saw the stark image of American servicemembers held captive under harsh conditions. Using a pencil, he sketched his son’s profile, creating the basis for a symbol that would come to have a powerful impact on the national conscience.

By the end of the Vietnam War, more than 2,500 servicemembers were listed by the Department of Defense as Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).

In 1979, as families of the missing pressed for full accountability, Congress and the president proclaimed the first National POW/MIA Recognition Day to acknowledge the families’ concerns and symbolize the steadfast resolve of the American people to never forget the men and women who gave up their freedom protecting ours. Three years later, in 1982, the POW/MIA flag became the only flag other than the Stars and Stripes to fly over the White House in Washington, D.C.


PTSD & Trauma Awareness Day: This November 11th, 2011 in locations around the world, EFT practitioners will be hosting live events in dozens of communities to raise awareness of PTSD and the profound affect that EFT can have on treating those affected by combat and war. Eric Huurre, producer of the award-winning documentary film OPERATION: Emotional Freedom, has created the 11/11 PTSD and Trauma Awareness Day Event to support greater public education on PTSD and trauma as well the important role that EFT can fill in communities affected by war.

Notable advocates of energy psychology are supporting this effort including EFT Universe founder Dawson Church who says, “PTSD is an invisible wound.

It doesn't leave burn marks or battle scars, yet it can be as devastating as the loss of life or limb.

Not only do those with PTSD often suffer terribly; their families and communities suffer too, through transferred PTSD.

November 11 is a day we can help them, wherever we are, by sending our messages of care and support through the 11.11 PTSD and Trauma Awareness Day Event for Healing the Trauma of War.

Please extend your heart and hand to those in your community affected by this silent yet devastating condition.” ~Dawson Church, PhD.


Please visit the event website
http://www.operation-emotionalfreedom.com/

Thank You All

Storm Haven Studios is currently working on a program to help those suffering from PTSD. Please stay tuned for updates on this program!