CF Veteran Test Website
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Building trust and belonging through teamwork, peer-mentoring and shared experience
What is the CF’s Veteran Integration Program (VIP)?
The V– I– P– is a <year-long> <?is it still defined as year-long at this point?> program that empowers veterans through peer and mentor support rooted in um mental toughness and emotional resilience integrated training.
VIP involves:
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In-person events, such as a 3 day UM retreat, day trips, and more
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12 months of coaching support by a certified UM personal, executive and leadership coach
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UM online integrated training in physical fitness, mental toughness and emotional resilience created by a veteran, retired Navy SEAL commander MD
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Ongoing mutual peer support and mentorship during and beyond the first year
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Regular team challenges and personal goal plans
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Who is Eligible for VIP?
The Courage Foundation Veteran Integration Program is available for any veteran or active duty service member <either experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress or interested in preventing post-traumatic stress> <?is this still a requirement?>. There are no physical capacity requirements.
This program is an ideal match for those who are determined to overcome personal challenges, have a willingness to accept <coaching/guidance/recommendations/etc.> and a desire to embrace the process.
When does VIP start?
Our virtual resources are available year-round immediately upon verification of military service member status.
For our in-person and coaching (virtual and in-person) offerings, rolling applications are currently open.
Where does VIP take place?
Our virtual resources are available to veterans and active duty service members anywhere.
Our current in-person offerings are located in Wisconsin USA, Georgia USA, and <Province/Territory> Canada. <link locations to their respective pages> If you are interested in volunteering to coordinate a local program in your areas, please Contact Us <links to CONTACT page>.
How does VIP work?
<Recovery and resilience> are consistently associated with at least 6 psychosocial factors: active coping methods, regular physical exercise, a positive outlook, a moral compass, social support, and cognitive flexibility. Our programs based on MD’s UM integrated training provide a framework and tools to develop these factors to curtail the symptoms of PTS in veterans and active duty service members.
The training integrates physical, mental, emotional, intuitional and spiritual aspects of one’s being through simple and highly effective self-administered training tools. The methodologies utilized in the program include the body, mind and spirit. This may look like physical training, yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathwork techniques, contemplation, journaling, visualization, positivity reinforcement, goal-setting, teamwork and service. All of these practices have been shown to facilitate growth.
The VIP Cohort #1 Assessment <hosted/led/whatever word accurately reflects the opportunity> by <organization> summarizes the documented success of VIP outcomes.
<“Trauma doesn’t have to defeat you. It can be a perfect opportunity for growth. Don’t just make a comeback. Use it as a catalyst forward” – Matt McWilliams>
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