Rearguard Project
The Effects of Trauma
This post is under construction but will describe the effects of trauma on returning combat veterans. Post #1 of The Six Man Project.
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The Nature of Suicide
Suicide. A word that no one wants to hear. Yet regardless of age, race, sex, economic status, success level, marital status, ethnic background, people are affected by suicide. There is a veil of secrecy over the subject …
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The Helper’s Role
You are the “Six Man”! But what is your role as a helper in all this? What should you be expecting of yourself? Let us lay out some expectations for your involvement in this project. 1. You are not the one responsible for your buddy’s survival. That burden does not belong to you. Please repeat. That burden does not belong to you.
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Risk Assessment
The Conversation – As a “Six Man” your primary task will be connecting with your buddy “Joe.” That initial conversation is crucial as it lays down the groundwork for future interaction. In this conversation you will be looking for red flags, particularly suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Things to remember when calling your buddy, “Joe” …
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Critical Action
Encountering Crisis – Take Critical Action
This post is under construction but will describe the critical action steps the Six Man will need to take in the event their buddy is at high risk of suicide. You, the Six Man, need to have read this material before you get started in order to be best prepared if a crisis arises.
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