Operation T.I.P.P. : Trauma Informed Program Plus

Trauma. In our modern world, it is a challenge to escape from the world. Soldiers are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) a lot of them struggling to survive on the streets. Approximately 22 fellow veterans and service members die of suicide daily. Some turn to opioids and other addictions, feeling as if there is no hope left. In the Civilian sector there are survivors of school shootings, Wal-Mart shootings, and music festival shootings. Countless millions suffer at the hands of loved ones, and even more experience various traumas daily!

The challenge with certain traumas is that they don't strike and vanish. They linger on for years, leeching the energy and hope of its victims with merciless precision! The even sadder news is that a lot of men and woman alike don't report it because they don't want to seem weak. I often tell these people, "I'd rather show "weakness", than you show at my funeral, in fact it is a sign of strength!"I have come to realize in 40+ years of living with Complex P.T.S.D. with multiple triggers that P.T.S.D. is in essence, fear, fear that is left behind by trauma. You live in a decapacitating state of mind, no matter who or what we are, Special Forces, Infantry, First Responders, or a mom, or child, it doesn't matter. You experience an essence of the traumatic event happening again and that leaves you feeling powerless. You feel weakened, powerless, in fear for your life, thinking the worst is about to come all the time. This fear gives you intrusive memories and night terrors, avoidance of triggering events, distrust, negative moods/mood swings, suicidal thoughts.

Operation: T.I.P.P. provides a positive way of healing from within from the effects brought on by trauma. Within T.I.P.P. I review the symptoms, causes, and challenges involved by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I introduce my theory entitled "The Cycle of Living with P.T.S.D." which begins with self-awareness, then developing coping skills and grounding techniques, which builds self-confidence, all the while you're learning and understanding of P.T.S.D. develops. I then finally discuss how to safely do a guided viewing of events. I also use a new approach for coping skills, association to military service. from a real-life perspective.