Canadian Veterans - pg 32, Sage (The Voice of Federal Retirees) plus my own voice.

"Nearly half of Veterans live with at least one disability, such as chronic pain, mental health conditions and operational stress injuries.  Wait times for claims is the top complaint.  Many Veterans continue to face hardship, including delayed treatment, financial strain and a declining quality of life.  It also needs improved transition services to support successful release.  Good intentions must be matched by concrete outcomes.  Supporting veterans must not be an afterthought to defence policy. " p 32.  

Veteran Affairs does provide mental health psychotherapy to Veterans.  However,  as a therapist I refuse to disclose confidential information especially to a physiotherapist whom is a manager.  When I told the manager she was unqualified to have any information of a client, she hung up on me and had an insurance company providing me with a form to sign that I would share information.  Of course I did no such thing.  Therefore Veterans wanting to see me have to pay my fee which is disgraceful.  Even with EAP, the one I was with for the beginning of my practice which I cannot identify (non-disclosure) had professional psychologists and social workers who served as medians.  Veteran Affairs need to have qualified Mental Health Professionals deal with both the Veterans and Therapists.   Veterans will not share all information if they know that their information will be compromised.   This is a problem for healing.  There needs to be trust in the therapist and what is disclosed.  Therapists have a duty to report if they believe the client will kill himself, cause harm to others and child abuse.  I would say a lot more work is required by Veteran Affairs and first they need to hire people who are qualified to do the job.  If someone puts in a claim for a disability, then send them to the appropriate physicians who have time to comply with their unrealistic demands.  Physicians barely have time to see their own patients than to meet the endless requests of paperwork.  I would suggest that right now there is too much incompetence and waste of time.  

What do you think?

Grandrivercruises.ca Grand River Cruise is available til 9 Oct 25. You have a month (near Burlington)

     Another trip I took this summer is the Grandriver Cruise.  I had fun at the family owned delight.  The boat's captain is a woman and she provided us with the river's history.  She explained how our Canadian natives were taken advantage of with false promises, giving them land and then taking it away.  She also explained how they helped us to win the war against the Americans.  Actually, I think it was all them.  I do recommend this day trip.  The surrounding area is beautiful and the geenery was enchanting especially after coming from Toronto.  The vegetarian meal could have been better, but those eating meat were happy.  My rice was bland, but the soup was tasty.  The best part of my meal was the bread.  We all asked for more.  They also sell it in the gift shop (cheap) but it was all gone, so I recommend you buy it in the gift shop before going anywhere else because it is that good.  This is my second trip.  The captains narrative made this the better of the two.  

grandrivercruises.ca

Working together to strengthen Families by Dr Chuang continues

 

(Bet you thought I forgot; nope)  Fathers are similar to mothers in secure attachment: sensitive, response.  Long term it is linked to Psychosocial development, emotional regulation, social competence; cognitive outcomes.  The more caregiving in a child’s life, the better.  

18% of children in 2019 up to the age of 17, experienced separation/divorce of parents.  Only 21% shared equal time of parents.  36% had regular visits, 81% - remote and 19% had no contact of one parent.  86.8% child lived with mother only.  Does effect children.  Children have a right to see their parents and extended families.  After 5 years, no contact of one parent.  After 10 years, 40% have no contact.  Of 120  (Canadian) fathers, 37% suffered verbal abuse;  33% psychological abuse, 24 % physical abuse, 7% financial abuse, 7% parental alienation, 4% other.  Final remarks -  Abuse has no boundaries.  Abuse is a human issue with long term consequences for generations.  Knowledge is power.  Concluded.

Any possible errors here would be my own and not Dr Chuang 

Books - Rick Mercer Final Report

 Well I finished reading his book among many others but his deserves some attention.  I started watching his rants which I didn't really consider rants, probably in his last year, of the Rick Mercer Report.  He seemed to travel across Canada and highlight some points of interest.  But, there was much about him that is revealed in the book, the person.  I had no idea he was supportive of the military and bashed politicians for neglecting them so.  He reported how the conservative party (Harper) went to court in a fight with Canadian Veterans.  I remember that time and was disgusted.  I won't go into details because it may be worth reading the book for you.  Rick Mercer also reveals interesting news about Air Canada being stingy.  The whole world knows that now, don't they?  It is shameful that people couldn't even afford to buy food and rent without being able to live above povery.  I don't fly but if I ever have to .....(well, I won't).  I also think it is cute when he states, "Sure, the Charter looks nice hanging on a wall, but the fact is, it grants far too many rights that are contrary to the deeply held personal views of many chubby white guys." -  so cute.  Well, if you like rants and many do nowadays, this book is worth a read and if Rick Mercer runs for politics, I will vote for him.  Why not?  We need fresh blood. 

The Difference Between Young People And Old People. John Jospeh (I think you need a laugh today - so watch this)

Regarding: We're Not a Cult - Watching this made my blood boil.

 During the weekend I watched this investigative report about two people who are causing so much harm.  I have spent most of my life helping people in one way or another, but to see two fools manipulating and hurting so many people who are suffering took the cake.  If they were in Ontario it would be easy.  They would be reported and even if their clause of having no therapists would not protect them.  However, they are in the States, but the IRS will be the first step.  Family Services should also be notified.  What they are doing is manipulating people who have gone to them for help.   First of all, children who have been sexually abused are never at fault.   Children grow up and feel responsible when they shouldn't.  Children are sexual beings and preditors know this and take advantage of this.  They are the only ones responsible.  To make such a stupid and ignorant statement to adults who have suffered sexual abuse and get paid for it, well there is a place for such people.  Degrading people and abusing them is not love.  It is demeaning and hurtful.  I couldn't believe they were convincing people to change their gender for their search for love.  Where is that sign I posted "Bang your head here."  I could not believe the harm that these two arrogant and ignorant people are causing just for money.  So, this is the advice I am going to give you today.  When you want to find help for whatever is bothering you, check out the credentials.  What do they have a degree in?  Now they have hired a PHD LCol American retired Officer.  She is not qualified.  You need to be qualified in the area you are working.  I understand that people are lonely in todays society.  I suggest you find a therapist to help you and make sure the person is registered and there is a governing party.  Get off the computer and go out and meet people.  Take a course for interest where there are actual people.  Join a support group but ensure that there are no ulterior motives.  If there is any kind of bashing look elsewhere.  Fraudsters are now charging lots of money which seems legitimate but isn't.  Any organization which discourages keeping in contact with your family - is a big red flag.  At the top of my head that is it for now.  Oh, wait.  PTSD cannot be "cured" in one session.  PTSD is a physical response to trauma.  So when you hear bozos talking nonsence please do not believe it.  Do some basic research.  Take care of yourself.  Surround your self with positive influences.  Don't confuse abuse with love.  

We’re Not a Cult: Inside Twin Flames Universe