Couples Program for Veterans with PTSD
Reconnecting after Trauma
Vernon, BC
The Operational Stress Recovery Program is pleased to offer a program exclusively for couples. When one partner in a relationship suffers from PTSD, the couple - and the entire family - suffer too.
The new Connecting Couples with PTSD Program, is an evolution of the highly successful Operational Stress Recovery program, which includes a brief couples component. Due to the positive impact of this intervention and to requests for more couples work, we expanded the couples model to a week-long clinic and have been running it since 2018 with great success.
The Couples Program
We recognize the critical importance of treating both partners and the relationship itself, not just the person affected by an Operational Stress Injury. In fact, research clearly shows that even when patients receive high-quality treatment for PTSD, they are more likely to get better if their marital problems are addressed.
Our program includes:
You're Invited!
This program is open to military Veterans or retired RCMP who have a VAC Health Identification card. VAC Case Managers can make referrals to the program. For further information send us a message (below).
Our treatment is based on evidence-based approaches to couples counselling, including Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy. As well, the program offers innovative self-regulation techniques such as HeartMath, biofeedback and mindfulness. Guest speakers will also present on a variety of issues related to coping with trauma in relationships. Couples will leave the program with an action plan and goals designed to continue improving their relationship.
Reconnecting after Trauma
Vernon, BC
The Operational Stress Recovery Program is pleased to offer a program exclusively for couples. When one partner in a relationship suffers from PTSD, the couple - and the entire family - suffer too.
The new Connecting Couples with PTSD Program, is an evolution of the highly successful Operational Stress Recovery program, which includes a brief couples component. Due to the positive impact of this intervention and to requests for more couples work, we expanded the couples model to a week-long clinic and have been running it since 2018 with great success.
The Couples Program
We recognize the critical importance of treating both partners and the relationship itself, not just the person affected by an Operational Stress Injury. In fact, research clearly shows that even when patients receive high-quality treatment for PTSD, they are more likely to get better if their marital problems are addressed.
Our program includes:
- Education to assist partners in understanding how Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) affect marital and family relationships.
- A supportive environment for spouses to reach out and find mutual support from one another.
- Skills-building to reduce the impact of OSIs on marriage, including communication and conflict management.
- Management of OSI symptoms that put marriages at risk, such as irritability, emotional numbness/distancing and impaired intimacy.
- Individualized couples sessions with trained professionals, focusing on the unique characteristics and needs of each couple.
- Complementary and Alternative therapies.
- HeartMath® biofeedback, EMDR, and other self-regulation therapies.
You're Invited!
This program is open to military Veterans or retired RCMP who have a VAC Health Identification card. VAC Case Managers can make referrals to the program. For further information send us a message (below).
Our treatment is based on evidence-based approaches to couples counselling, including Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy. As well, the program offers innovative self-regulation techniques such as HeartMath, biofeedback and mindfulness. Guest speakers will also present on a variety of issues related to coping with trauma in relationships. Couples will leave the program with an action plan and goals designed to continue improving their relationship.