Interviews and Quotes: Charles R. Figley

2007


Katrina victims struggle mentally by Marilyn Elias, USA Today, Posted December 13, 2007


Distant tragedy just ripple here. Posted: December 9, 2007


Getting a Grip: Charities urged to step up efforts to help workers better cope with stress. By Caroline Preston. From the issue dated November 29, 2007


Aspen Institute, Aspen, CO, Oct 4th, 2007

From the Front Lines: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Legacy of Iraq at the 2007 Aspen Health Forum with discussants Charles Figley, Georg-Andreas Pogany, Jennifer Vasterling and Barbara Romberg.

The panelists will explore the health care consequences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related to the Iraq war for our families, communities and our society - Aspen Institute


Sept. 11 anniversary evokes pain, memories - or a need to move on by Julian Guthrie, Chronicle Staff Writer, Tuesday, September 11, 2007


As 9/11 Draws Near, a Debate Rises: How Much Tribute Is Enough? N. R. KLEINFIELD
Published: September 2, 2007

also:

From a distance, views change on 9/11 anniversary

Time may not heal the profound wounds of that awful day, but it is altering how it is remembered By N.R. Kleinfield, New York Times Last update: September 01, 2007 – 4:56 PM


Extending Tours, Stressing Troops By Sarah OlsonFeatures > August 29, 2007


Soldier Suicides - MSNBC Debate Fri Aug 17, 2007 at 08:02:08 AM PDT


By RAQUEL RUTLEDGE
rrutledge@journalsentinel.com

Part I: Invisible wounds: The stress of war affects children mentally and physically. And problems often intensify the longer a parent is deployed. Military and civilian experts agree: Not enough is being done to protect those at home. First of Two Parts Posted: Aug. 4, 2007

Part II: Mental care efforts lacking, experts agree. Posted: Aug. 5, 2007


Inspiration for your soul

by Vaness Saint-Louis Do you have toxic friends? Posted in Transform your life at 9:05 am, 08.04.07


by David Edwards and Muriel Kane: "Ret. General: 'If you can't embrace the brutality of combat, you shouldn't be in the infantry' " Published June 20.


"Give the Troops a Break?" Broadcast Live June 19 and rebroadcast June 20.


Mark Weisenmiller (2007). Trauma haunts children in war zones. Updated May 31, 2007, 10:48 pm


Scott, A. (2007). After '06, many remain in a 'hurricane slumber' Forecasts call for a volatile season; is the public ready? Published 28May.


Professional News: Combat Stress Should Be Considered Preventable, Manageable by Aaron Levin. May 4, 2007
Volume 42, Number 9, page 2.


by Marilyn Elias: Deep stress could signal cry for help. Posted April 23.


Anna Badkhen, San Francisco Chronicle Staff Writer: War's chosen high school: Tucson classmates struggle to absorb nation's heaviest losses -- their friends, their youth. Published Sunday, March 25.


in Hospice Insights volume 112, Healthy Coping Strategies for Compassion Fatigue, March


by Mark K. Brunskill: Military Judge Sentences U.S. Soldier To 100 Years Prison For Rape And Murder Of Iraqi Girl And Family, February 23, 2007 10:13 a.m. EST.


By Heather Hatfield: Toxic Friends: Less Friend, More Foe. They put you down and expect you to pick them up, or drain the life right out of you for their own gain. With toxic friends like these, who needs enemies? WebMD Feature. Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD , February 27.


Soldier gets 100 years for rape-slay (AP) Updated: 2007-02-23 14:22


Soldier gets 100 years for rape, murder, 24 February.


By MATT RENNELS: Soldier could be paroled; Cortez eligible in 10 years, February 24.


US army rapist and murderer sentenced to 100 years in jail, 23February.


Soldier Sentenced for Rape and Death of Iraqi Girl By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: February 23, 2007


Associated Press: U.S. soldier gets 100 years for rape, slayings, Feb 22, 2007 10:05 PM


COMMENTARY: DAUNTING DISABILITY , by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon, posted on Mon, Feb. 19, 2007


by Alexandra Lundahl: Counseling available for tornado victims going through the grieving process, February 8.


American Chronical: NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION TO SPONSOR NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON COMBAT STRESS INJURY. Posted February 2, 2007


Quote of the day: Children Need Touching and Attention, Harvard Researchers Say By Alvin Powell, Monday, January 29, 2007


By Bonnie Miller Rubin: For ex-captive, rescue is just the beginning. Experts : Kidnapped teen needs love, help Published January 18, 2007


VETSPEAK BLOG: Speaking Truth to Power. Viewing Combat Stress injuries as Opportunities for Preventing PTSD , January 17, 2007


Bringing the War Home by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon, January/February, 2007


Charles Figley, January, 2007


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