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Veterans Find Healing Through Equine-Assisted Therapy
For U.S. Coast Guard veteran Skyla Luckey, healing came through an unexpected partnership with a retired therapy horse named Tara. On her second day in Operation Warrior Resolution’s Equine-Assisted Healing Program, Luckey described feeling an immediate connection. “Her energy was calm and stable. I got grounded in the present moment, and I made sure my…
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Warrior Spirit Ranch Expands a New Model for Veteran Healing
When veterans seek mental health support, timing and approach can determine whether they stay engaged or walk away. Across much of the country, wait times stretch weeks or longer, and many care models require veterans to relive traumatic experiences in order to heal. When care is finally available, it leaves many veterans feeling worse and…
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Turning Adversity into a Legacy: A Veterans Healing Center
When Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR) was founded, it was created to protect the lives of veterans. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. For OWR, this month is not just an observance, it’s the reason this organization exists. Every program, every retreat, and every outreach effort is rooted in the same mission that inspired its founding:…
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A New Era of Veteran Family Healing
May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country. At Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), appreciation goes beyond a thank you. It’s shown through meaningful care for veterans and their families, offering real and lasting healing where it matters most. At the…
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New Veterans Healing Center Revolutionizes Veteran Mental Health
When the 2024 hurricane season passed through Florida, it caused significant impact, damaging communities, displacing families, and upending organizations that serve those in need. Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic mental health care for veterans, was among those affected. Hurricane Debby devastated their facility with several feet of flood damage which…
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Healing Warriors and Their Families
Results from the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report show that 6,392 veterans died as a result of suicide. The same report showed that veteran suicide is the second-leading cause of death for veterans under 45-years-old. During the month of September, it’s crucial to raise awareness to end the tragedy of veteran suicide through…
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Healing Warriors and Their Families
Every year, Military Appreciation Month serves as an opportunity to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This month is also a reminder of the sacrifices, made not just by service members, but also the sacrifices made by the family members, in service to our nation. We give our…
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From Suffering to Peace, Organization Heals Veterans
For many veterans, time served is filled with moments of camaraderie, duty, and positive memories filled with pride. Unfortunately for me, it was a battle that led to more than a decade of trauma, shame, and guilt. But I’m here to tell you that no matter how hard the fight may be, it’s possible to…
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Battle with Post Traumatic Stress is Over
I can’t believe that elephants changed my life. It started when I saw a random event on Facebook that offered yoga classes for veterans at a local elephant sanctuary in my hometown of Sarasota, FL. At that time, I struggled to find meaning in my life and didn’t think that yoga would help. But something…
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Healing Veterans Along Their Journey Home
Anyone who has served in the military can remember daydreaming about what they would do when they made it out – seeing people they miss, potential careers, or places they want to travel. All of these are a part of the human experience, but for those in the military, there is an added layer of…
