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British Soldiers PTSD Risk Lower
05/26/2010

A recent psychiatric study of British troops finds they are suffering incidents of PTSD at much lower rates than their American counterparts. An article in Stars & Stripes suggests possible reaso [ ... ]


Army Works On Non-Drug PTSD Treatment
05/06/2010

A new study has been published by the Walter Reed Medical Center which outlines a new treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that does not involve the use of drugs. Doctors use a selective nerv [ ... ]


Wartime Separation Hits Littlest Ones Hard
05/06/2010

You don't need a study to know that being deployed creates havoc with the family structure, stability, and some ability to cope with seemingly everyday mundane things. But data from Tricare, the milit [ ... ]


Army Families Profiled On ABC
04/19/2010

Two families share their story with ABC News of the struggles faced by returning service members. The Galloway and Haus families show extreme courage to talk about such sensitive issues as depression [ ... ]


Deployed For Multiple Tours, Marine Reaches Brink
04/19/2010

Pick a name, pick a branch of service, it wouldn't be hard for any service member to put themselves in the boots of Joe Callan...or Jeff Hall...or countless others. Having served multiple tours, these [ ... ]


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Why Compass Retreat Center?
We believe in celebrating the importance of family. Our hope and belief is that families can overcome stress and the obstacles that life brings if they are equipped and make relationships a priority. Our priority is holistic healing. We will help re-pack your family "toolbox" so that you have useful and usable resources that provide life-changing impact.

Who is invited?
Compass Retreat Center invites members of the National Guard and Reserves, their spouses, and children to camp for a week. While with us the whole family will work on healing of mind, body and spirit through family activities, workshops, small group encounters, team-building and trust-building exercises. The optimal time for your participation is no sooner than six months post- deployment. 

Why a camp setting?
By stepping outside the home environment we are able to help participants discover new ways to communicate. Through activities, small group encounters and workshops, participants will also learn techniques that will help build stronger relationships.

How do I apply?
It is our privilege to have you join us. We will offer one family retreat in Summer 2010: 
August 8-13, 2010 for veterans of OEF or OIF their spouses and children.
Registration is now closed for the August camp.  Please send an email to get on our waiting list for 2011 dates.

We are also offering a week for couples who do not have children in Fall 2010 or single service members
October 10-15, 2010 for couples without children or single service members
Registration is open through Labor Day.

Both retreats will be held at SpringHill Camp in Seymour, Indiana.   Simply register online and submit.  Registration is limited you will be notified by email to confirm receipt of the application and notified again when it is processed.

 

Compass Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.