Relentless Heroes in the Home of the Brave
Combat Stress Magazine: Summer 2021
Volume 10, Number 2
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Editor’s Message
By Kathy Platoni, PsyD, DAAPM, FAIS
A Veteran’s Relentless Hero – A Story of Unconditional Love and Camaraderie By Riina Rumvolt Van Rixoort and JT
You CAN Work It Out! Skills and Wisdom for Conflict Resolution in Relationships
By Robert Kallus, MS, DAIS
A Chaplain’s Perspective. Are Emotional Needs of Physical Trauma Victims Being Ignored?
By Chaplain LTC (Ret) David J. Fair, PhD, CTS, FAIS
Combat-Related Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) are Common: Veterans Who Report Them Deserve Better Support
By J. Scott Janssen, MA, MSW, LCSW
PTSD and Scuba Diving By Kevin James, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Navy Diving Supervisor
Dreams, Nightmares, and Disturbed Sleep
By Jeff Jernigan, PhD, BCPPC, FAIS
Editor In Chief
Daniel L. Kirsch, PhD, DAAPM, FAIS
AIS President
Editor
Kathy Platoni, PsyD, DAAPM, FAIS
COL (RET), US Army
Contributing Editors
Josh Briley, PhD, FAIS
Lousie Gaston, PhD
Reverend Charles Grantham, PhD
Jeff Jernigan, PhD, LPC, BCCPC
John H. Thurman, Jr. M.Div., MA
Richard Young, PhD
Managing Editor
Kathy Schoop
Creative Director
Michael McMahon
AIS Combat Stress Board
Chaired by Colonel Platoni, the role of this board is to develop initiatives and communications to serve the stress management needs of Service Members and Veterans.
Kathy Platoni, PsyD, DAAPM, FAIS
Clinical Psychologist
COL (RET), US Army, COL/Ohio Military Reserve
4th Civil Support and Sustainment Brigade
Stephen Barchet, MD, FACOG, CPE, FACP, FAIS
Rear Admiral/MC/US Navy Retired
Richard S. Biehl, MA, FAIS, Police Chief, Dayton, Ohio
Brian S. Earthman MD, FAIS, Psychiatrist, MAJ (Ret), US Army Reserves, Medical Director, EPI, Inc.
Dave Fair, PhD, D Min. CMC, FAIS, Certified Master Chaplain, President ChaplainUSA, Senior Chaplain, Brown County, Office of Emergency Management
Charlie Bass, MD, PhD, FAIS, LTC., U.S. Army, (Ret)
Daniel L. Kirsch, PhD, DAAPM, FAIS, Pain and Stress Specialist, US Navy Contractor (Ret), President, The American Institute of Stress
Combat Stress Magazine
Combat Stress magazine is written with our military Service Members, Veterans, first responders, and their families in mind. We want all of our members and guests to find contentment in their lives by learning about stress management and finding what works best for each of them. Stress is unavoidable and comes in many shapes and sizes. It can even be considered a part of who we are. Being in a state of peaceful happiness may seem like a lofty goal but harnessing your stress in a positive way makes it obtainable. Serving in the military or being a police officer, firefighter or paramedic brings unique challenges and some extraordinarily bad days. The American Institute of Stress is dedicated to helping you, our Heroes and their families, cope with and heal your mind and body from the stress associated with your careers and sacrifices.
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