Press Release 04-19-2007

ONE Freedom Offers Reintegration Workshops for Returning Veterans and Their Families in Longmont on April 23

Contact:
Elizabeth Hawkins, Executive Director
ONE Freedom, Inc.
elizabeth@onefreedom.org
Phone: (303) 444-1221
Toll-free: (888) 334-VETS

BOULDER, Colo. – April 19, 2007 -- ONE Freedom, Inc., a Colorado-based nonprofit organization, is offering free two-hour reintegration workshops for veterans and their family members, ages 18 and over, in Longmont on April 23, 2007.

Event: Strength after Service Reintegration Workshop
Dates: April 23, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO

ONE Freedom's "Strength after Service" training provides knowledge to OIF and OEF veterans and families on the effects of stress on the brain and body, and resulting symptoms like GI difficulties, chronic pain, irritability, anger or depression.

"Today's military trains a combat-ready soldier," said Elizabeth Hawkins, executive director of ONE Freedom. "This translates to a combat-ready brain and body which is vital to surviving war. Upon returning to the U.S., veterans often remain vigilant and function at the same level of intensity they needed to survive in Iraq or Afghanistan."

Taught by Marine and OIF Veteran Dan Taslitz and stress expert Stephen Robinson, the two-hour sessions offer a new approach to issues of reentry into home, community and work. In addition to learning about the physical effects of stress, participants will learn skills to manage and reduce their own symptoms.

Participation and childcare are free of charge to veterans and family members. Space is limited to 50 people. To register, e-mail register@onefreedom.org or call (303) 444-1221 or toll-free (888) 334-VETS

ONE Freedom, Inc., a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) organization, offers workshops and programs to help veterans and family members with the reintegration process. ONE Freedom seeks to create a bridge between the veterans' experiences of war and their way back home through education and skill-building. For more information, visit www.onefreedom.org or call (888) 334-VETS.

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