American Life… Emotional numbing is contributing to veteran homelessness and suicide 9 Nov 201910 Nov 2019 "Emotional numbing" is contributing to Veteran homelessness, addiction, and suicide, a former VA Chief of Chaplains said. "Everyday, we see the direct connection between relationship breakdown and homelessness," added Jacob…
American Life… Veterans Day and the Heroes Among Us 8 Nov 20199 Nov 2019 Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2019. Fewer than 10 percent of America's adult population have served in the military. On Veterans Day, we honor the nearly 20 million Americans…
American Life… Homelessness Challenging Florida’s Post-9/11 Veterans 21 Oct 20199 Nov 2019 One in five qualifying for VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families help in South Florida enlisted after 9/11, six-year study reports PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., October 18, 2019 (Associated Press) -Homelessness is…
American Life… Memorial Day Challenge 26 May 2019 We won’t get wet, moving or challenged talking about swimming, riding a bicycle or climbing a mountain. How many calories will we burn chatting, contemplating, posting, or tweeting, no matter…
Fatherhood… Veteran Overcomes Loss, Finds His Direction Home 7 May 201926 May 2019 "I think my mother would be very proud, and I wish she would be here to see all of this." First Sgt. Eddie Miller, US Army, Retired After 20 years…
American Life… PAIRS skills training made them their own best relationship coaches 3 May 201926 May 2019 Don’t expect Tony Robbins, Les Brown, or Nick Vujicic to be giving you any tips in a Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (“PAIRS”) class. Unlike many popular self-help and…
American Life… Virtual Training Aims to Make Whole Health More Accessible to Military Families 28 Mar 201929 Mar 2019 The whole health approach is improving outcomes for Veterans. Online experiential learning, such as a recent Warrior to Soul Mate training, is helping make programs and services more accessible to…
American Life… U.S. Sailor takes top prize in fight for marriage, family 23 Jun 20166 May 2019 A U.S. Navyman stationed in Okinawa won first place in an international contest for exemplifying commitment to marriage and family throughout separation due to military service. While the Sailor has…
American Life… Can Couples Keep that Loving Feeling? 17 Aug 201531 Dec 2015 “Can you promise to always love another person?” Along with several others in the marriage and relationship skills building retreat, Ashley and Evelyn responded with raised arms and an enthusiastic…
American Life… Intimacy’s Secret Hopes and Fears 6 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Mike’s pool chair was fully reclined as he took in the evening sky when the instructor found him five minutes into the group’s first break. Without shifting his upward gaze,…
American Life… “He will wipe away every tear …” 4 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Isn’t it time for a break?” Austin questioned loud enough for the class instructor to hear and seemingly ignore. Austin, better known as “AJ,” wasn’t the only one of 31 participants — 14 couples…
American Life… Help Needed to End Veteran Homelessness 24 Apr 201531 Jul 2018 It should be an oxymoron. Tragically for 50,000 American Veterans tonight, it's not. Homeless Veterans are still very much present across our United States. Alone or with children, they're living…
Health… Veterans, Caregivers Learn to Be Healing to Each Other in Innovative Warrior to Soul Mate Programs 15 Apr 201425 Apr 2015 http://youtu.be/ZKrm2k0Lhz0 "There is significantly greater understanding, an enhanced ability to resolve conflict in a positive way, really talk to and hear one another, and have new ways of nurturing a…
Military Families… Like Norman Cooper III, Every Homeless Veteran Has a Name, Story and Dreams that Can Still Come True 16 Dec 201316 Dec 2013 "Before he knew it, Norman Cooper III, a decorated American Veteran, had lost it all. His career, money, marriage, and the family to which he'd long been devoted were gone…
Guest Columns… What is a Veteran 11 Nov 2013 On Veterans Day, remembering two little words that mean a lot can make a difference. MOEED ISHRAT FATHERHOODCHANNEL.com "Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a…
Fatherhood… Best Relationship Advice Ever: Express Appreciations 26 Oct 2013 by CARSON ABRIR FATHERHOODCHANNEL.com It's no secret that we get more of what we acknowledge and appreciate others for. Marriage and relationship expert Seth Eisenberg, CEO of the nonprofit PAIRS…
Military Families… A Poem for Daddy: Wait for Me in Heaven 14 Oct 2013 Earlier this month, Stanley Wilcox, a 46-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of Trussville, Alabama, died suddenly of a heart attack. He left behind four children and a wife. His 13-year-old daughter, Hailey…
American Life… Relationship Apps for Conversations that Matter 5 Sep 201311 Sep 2013 Sometimes, and maybe more than sometimes, the most important conversations with loved ones are those we try hardest to avoid. Before you know it, months or even years can pass…
Health… New Apps Aim to Help Relationships, Save Marriages 4 Sep 20134 Sep 2013 PAIRS Foundation, a longtime industry leader in marriage and relationship education, is betting online apps will help strengthen relationships and save marriages. The nonprofit group dedicated since 1983 to helping…
Housing… VA Announces $300 Million in New Grants to Help End Homelessness for America’s Veteran Families 15 Jul 201315 Jul 2013 More than $5 million awarded to three South Florida non-profits to help nearly 2,000 local Veteran families WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced last week the…
