Start the New Year where you BELONG
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F.I.T. ness is Important

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WHERE DO YOU BELONG THIS WINTER?

Finding a place where we BELONG and where we feel supported is crucial to our mental fitness and wellbeing.

YOU BELONG WITH LFT!

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Due to the prediction of icy road conditions, this event will be postponed. The new date will be publicized ASAP. Please contact Tonya at Living Free Together if you are in need of information about local veteran focused resources. 

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Join us for an evening of getting healthy on Jan 14th. From 6:30-8p we will learn how to use common items to help us feel better longer. 

 

Do you want to find BELONGING in a small safe setting?

Small, gender specific, groups for identifying "What Comes Next" and preparing for "Burnout Prevention" are on the way! They are FREE for all active duty personnel, veterans, first responders and their adult family members.

If interested, please contact Tonya King for more information about these groups.

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On Jan 28, Dave Alley of Howard Hanna Real Estate & Jamie Yowell of Bank of the James will give us the ins and outs of property buying post military in the Central Va area. FREE! 

 

So much fun to be had on Feb 9th when we play all night at Decades Arcade on the Downtown Mall. Childcare is available off site.

 

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Let's stay healthy together this winter. Learn some tips and tricks about removing toxins from your life and feeling great!

 

You’re Invited to the Veteran/ First Responder Wellness Podcast LIVE Event!

📅 Date: January 31st
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Zoom

We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive LIVE interactive conversation with Dr. Phil Baquie, a renowned mental health professional specializing in first responder and military wellness.

Originally from Australia, Dr. Baquie brings a unique blend of experience from his work with Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, US Marshals, DEA Special Response Teams (SWAT), and many other elite agencies. His passion stems from his personal background in military, law enforcement, and private security contracting.

What to Expect:

Dr. Baquie will dive into Tactical Presilience Training, his flagship program designed to equip first responders and military personnel with essential psychological and emotional tools to:

  • Manage stress effectively
  • Prevent trauma and burnout
  • Enhance decision-making under pressure
  • Build long-term mental resilience

This event is more than just a conversation—it’s an opportunity to gain actionable strategies that can make a real difference in your well-being and performance.

Why Attend?

By participating in this LIVE event, you’ll:
✅ Gain insights from an expert with frontline experience
✅ Discover tools to improve your resilience and mental health
✅ Have the chance to ask questions directly to Dr. Baquie


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Secure Your Spot Now and Be Part of This Transformative Experience!

Register today!

We can’t wait to see you there.

Warm regards,
The First Responder Wellness Podcast Team


P.S. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. Your well-being is worth it!

Loss is Hard

Have you experienced any of the following losses:

·        loss of fellow service members

·        loss of friends or family

·        injury and disability

·        divorce or relationship breakup

·        loss of purpose

·        separation from family

·        loss of identity and career

·        economic losses

·        mental health struggles

·        loss of comradery

·        loss of family dynamics

·        loss of stability

·        loss of future expectations

 

        Moving Beyond Loss...

·        If you have experienced one or more of these losses and you wish to move beyond the pain, this program offers you the probability of a richer and more rewarding life.

Through this Grief and Wellness Program hosted weekly online each Thursday for eight weeks led by Forever Healed, participants will gain a deeper understanding of grief and its impacts by:
 

Understanding Grief
2. Identifying Myths and Facts About Grief
3. Understanding the difference between Grief vs. Depression
4. Approaching your Grief
5. Learning Strategies for Accepting and Managing Grief
6. Recognizing Combat Trauma and Grief
7. Handling Unresolved Grief and Guilt
8. Understanding Different Types of Grief
9. Recognizing the Stages of Healing from Loss

This group is FREE and run through a counseling group in Richmond, Va. It is funded through a grant awarded by the state of Va. 

I highly recommend contacting Forever Healed. You will be glad you did! 

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Registration is FREE for ALL. Contact Forever Healed to find out when the next group begins!

 

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