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Post by Guest Tue 15 Nov 2016, 05:47

Maritimes retreat focused on helping veterans with PTSD

Sun, Nov 13: Many veterans come back from serving with PTSD and now a retreat in the Maritimes is offering them a safe place to go to help recover.




http://globalnews.ca/video/3064822/maritimes-retreat-focused-on-helping-veterans-with-ptsd

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Post by Newf Tue 28 Jun 2016, 15:53

What a truly amazing story that makes me so proud to be a Canadian. Thank you both so much for you commitment in helping others. Hats off to you.
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Post by Guest Tue 28 Jun 2016, 05:36

Military veteran turns home into retreat for fellow PTSD sufferers.

June 27, 2016 - 6:00pm

SABLE RIVER, N.S. — A military veteran who found sanctuary in the woods of rural Nova Scotia is opening his home and property to fellow servicemen and women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Bob Grundy and his wife, Johan, have converted their ranch-style home in Sable River into a retreat where people coping with trauma can recover, reconnect with nature and rebuild their families.

The former air defence technician says the Rally Point Retreat, nestled on 180 acres of land, welcomes Canadian Forces members, first responders and journalists who are receiving medical treatment for PTSD - and charges nothing for their stay.

"I feel that people have already paid with their soul, those people who have PTSD," said Bob Grundy in an interview Monday. "Anybody that says it's an easy road doesn't have it."

The lodge is equipped with two guest rooms, a fitness centre, a hot tub, a library, a ping pong table and a woodworking workshop, all surrounded by meandering trails and a lake.

It's a place where time stands still, Grundy said, away from the traumatic memories that replay on a loop in his mind, over and over again, robbing him of sleep for all but two to three hours a night.

"Your brain just becomes numb," he said. "When your brain stops running at the crest of a surfer-type wave, the crash is amazing as everything comes down on top of you that you've remembered."

Grundy served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for about 35 years both in the reserves and as an active member. He believes he suffers PTSD as a result of the cumulative effects of events such as Swissair Flight 111, which happened when he was stationed at 12 Wing Shearwater, and a fishing accident that killed four men while he was working at a radar site in Manitoba.

He denied anything was wrong for years and began attending group therapy for PTSD only after retiring to the country. He had believed he was the only one.

"In a group, you find out all of these other guys have experiences, then you feel, 'I'm not worthy to be here," he said. "Then they let you know that you are, and that you're not alone."

During a break at his first session, some members started talking about the need for a safe space to get away from it all, and the idea for Rally Point took root.

The retreat officially opened its doors on Monday but the Grundys have taken in a small number of guests in recent weeks with even more requests online.

Johan Grundy says the retreat can be as therapeutic for family members as the PTSD sufferers themselves.

"It gives an opportunity to disconnect from your usual routine," she said. "We want to get them down here where there are activities that they can do together."

The Grundys are currently funding the project with Bob's pension but as donations flow in, they hope to expand the non-profit so they can build cabins for other people seeking respite.

It's all worth it, Bob Grundy said, because while he's hosting others, he's also taking care of himself.

"The best thing in the world is helping somebody else realize that it's alright to have PTSD," he says. "It just means you're compassionate, not that you're weak."

- By Adina Bresge in Halifax

The Canadian Press

http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/1375818-military-veteran-turns-home-into-retreat-for-fellow-ptsd-sufferers

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Post by Guest Mon 27 Jun 2016, 15:23

Military veteran turns home into retreat for fellow PTSD sufferers.

June 27, 2016 1:01 PM

SABLE RIVER, N.S. - A military veteran who found sanctuary in the woodlands of rural Nova Scotia is opening up his home to fellow servicemen and women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Bob Grundy and his wife, Johan, have converted their ranch-style home and 180-acre property in Sable River into a retreat where people coping with trauma can recover, reconnect with nature and rebuild their families.

The former air defence technician says the Rally Point Retreat welcomes forces members, first responders and journalists who are receiving medical treatment for PTSD - and charges nothing for their stay.

The lodge is equipped with two guest rooms, a fitness centre, a hot tub, a ping pong table and a woodworking workshop, all surrounded by meandering trails and a lake.

Bob Grundy is funding the project with his pension for now but hopes to expand so he can build cabins for other people seeking respite.

Rally Point officially opened its doors on Monday but the Grundys have already taken in a small number of guests in recent weeks.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/military-veteran-turns-home-into-retreat-for-fellow-ptsd-sufferers-384566231.html

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Post by Guest Mon 21 Mar 2016, 17:15

buds I think this is amazing stuff I truly do. I know a couple of guys I will be passing this on to latter tonight and a few more tomorrow or the day after . will also print off the page and place it in a at a couple of places I know where people would be interested in this .

you guys are doing what I consider a great thing serving people who in many cases spent their lives serving other .

my best

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once again incredible idea .


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Post by RallyPoint Mon 21 Mar 2016, 15:35

Hey propat, you're most welcome, our board of directors knows what its like to have PTSD (we live with it), we're trying to put an end to the marital breakups, homelessness, and suicides. Please pass the word, it will be awesome when there is such a response that we have to create more Retreats! Cheers

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Post by Guest Mon 21 Mar 2016, 15:15

WOW what a great idea rally . I im completely impressed . my hat goes off to you and yours .

thank you so much .

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Post by Guest Mon 21 Mar 2016, 14:47

Very Good RallyPoint ,

Looks like you have a contact at the top of your page , so those interested could send out there message there.

Thanks for providing this info.

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Post by RallyPoint Mon 21 Mar 2016, 13:16

trooper, that will work, we've secured .com, .ca and .net as well, all point to the same place! Thank you!

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Post by Guest Mon 21 Mar 2016, 12:44

Rally let me know if this is the proper link ;

http://www.rallypointretreat.org/

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Post by Guest Mon 21 Mar 2016, 11:39

Rally can you post a link to your website.


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Post by RallyPoint Mon 21 Mar 2016, 11:29

Hello everyone!  Rally Point Retreat is accepting reservations, our grand opening is 27 Jun 16, (I have no idea what this will entail as of yet)!  With a house of 6700 sqft and 118 acres, we are a non-profit established for CAF Vets, RCMP Vets, First Responders and Journalists with PTSD.  It costs nothing to visit as our guest, those with PTSD have paid with their souls.  All we ask is you be in the care of a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Therapist and that you respect us and our home.  This invitation includes your families!  Please check our website of the same name, and get the word out that folks with PTSD are not alone! Thank you.

http://www.rallypointretreat.org/

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