Congratulations to Combat Stress Editor Dr. Kathy Platoni, a 2020 Ford Oval of Honor Recipient
Ohio Military Reserve Staff Psychologist COL (OH) Katherine Platoni PsyD, DAAPM, FAIS COL (RET), US Army, was honored Wednesday evening, November 4th, at the annual Ford Oval of Honor awards held at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
The mission statement of the Ford Oval of Honor program is to recognize common individuals who walk and live among us who have demonstrated an “uncommon” commitment to defend the cause of freedom in service to our country.
The Ohio Military Reserve is proud to congratulate COL(OH) Platoni for her award and admire her as one of many OHMR soldiers who bring honor and decades of experience to our ranks.
CLICK HERE – to watch a video about COL Platoni receiving the Ford Oval of Honor Award.
Combat Stress Magazine
Combat Stress Editor COL (Ret) Kathy T. Platoni, PsyD, FAIS saluting her Commander in Chief
Harnessing Post-Traumatic Stress for Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders
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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Past Issues
Fall 2021
The Fall of Afghanistan
Summer 2021
Relentless Heroes in the Home of the Brave
Spring 2021
Navigating the Way Home
Winter 2020-2021
Dedicated Heroes
Fall 2020
Healing Our Veteran and First Responder Communities:
Let Patriotism Ring – Vote!
Summer 2020
Wake up America!
Honoring Our Heroes and Protectors
Spring 2020
On Top of Everything Else… Coronavirus!
Winter 2019-2020
Six Months Later:
A Community Struggles in the Aftermath
of the Dayton Mass Shooting
Fall 2019
Fort Hood Massacre Tenth Anniversary
Summer 2019
A Call to Arms for Service Members and Veterans Wellbeing is NOT just Evidence-Based
Spring 2019
The Psychological Injuries and Toll of War:
World War I, World War II, and the War in Vietnam
Winter 2018
Healthy Humor
Fall 2018
Moral Injury & Suicide
Assessment and Treatment for Veterans with Invisible Wounds
May 2018
HBOT: Brain Healing Hidden in Plain Sight
Volume 2 in a 2-Part HBOT Series
March 2018
HBOT: Brain Healing Hidden in Plain Sight
Vol. 1 of 2-Part HBOT Series
November 2017
Veterans Treatment Court
August 2017
Military/Veteran and Family Retreats: An Overview of Veteran Immersive Community Reintegration Experiences
May 2017
Veteran Retreats: Immersion, Healing and Bonding in Community
February 2017
Sleep: The Missing Link
Sleep Assessments and Interventions for Combat Veterans with Disrupted Sleep
November 2016
The Art of War: Transforming Trauma into Inspiration
Wargasm: Sexuality, Intimacy & Post-War Reintegration
August 2016
Women in the Military:
Myths and Misogyny
May 2016
Transcendental Meditation (TM)
TM Heals PTSD
January 2016
Here & Now: Women in the Military
Challenges, Changes and Champions
November 2015
A Closer Look at Outdoor Therapy:
Finding Relief with Campfires & Camaraderie
The Loneliest War
June 2015
Beyond Trauma, Part 2
February 2015
Beyond Trauma
ft: Dr Ray Scurfield, Vietnam Vet, Katrina Survivor,
War and Natural Disaster Trauma Expert
November 2014
Studies, Statistics & Solutions:
Preventing Sleep Casualties
August 2014
New PTSD Treatment: Associative Awareness Technique
Alternative Treatments for SRI Resistant PTSD
Col. Kathy Platoni’s Retirement Celebration
Special Interview: Charlie Daniels
May 2014
Bridging the Gap
Community-based Integrative Intensive Retreat Modalities
February 2014
Healing with the Arts
Reconnecting to Self & Community
October 2013
Natural Healing: The Human-Animal Bond
Equine Therapy for PTSD
July 2013
Heroes & Hope
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Warrior Combat Stress Reset Program
Fort Hood, TX
April 2013
Parallel Universe: Guilt, Grief & Secrets of a “Normal” Life
Secret War of Women Vets: Sexual Assault
Struggles of Student Vets
Not All PTSD Is a Ticking Time Bomb
I’m a Monster – Alone in Guilt
January 2013
War: It is Written Across Your Face
Ft Hood: A Terrorist Attack & Massacre
Camp Pendleton: Needling Away Stress
October 2012
Suicide: Unseen and Uncounted
Are Suicides Contagious?
PTSD Report: Politics, Genetics & Bad Drugs
Want to contribute to Combat Stress magazine?
We are accepting submissions for feature sections in the following subject areas:
- Science vs. Spirituality in Stress Management
- PTSD- Integrated Medicine
- Combat Stress- Burnout in Caregivers
- Military Family Stress
- Insomnia Due to Economic Stress
- Pharmaceuticals vs. Subtle Energy
Articles should address practical considerations for the stress management practitioner and may not promote any specific product or facility.
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