Heart of a Warrior

September 11th, 2001 has heightened our awareness for the need to help support the many people whose work is to protect and serve. Many of these modern day warriors - military, law enforcement and first responders - return from active duty or work to their families and communities overwhelmed by traumatic exposure and post-military or work-related stressors. Education and social support are critical to these individuals and their families as they continually adjust to off-duty life.

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In ancient times, the warrior was the true mediator between life and death. This was a position of great responsibility. A warrior was always prepared before the battle and nurtured after the return. Today's warrior needs a comprehensive holistic approach, addressing the mind, body and spirit, in order to successfully reintegrate and readjust to civilian life.

Heart of a Warrior is a specialized program designed to assist returning warriors in healing from the effects of trauma, personal crises or life transition. It will be offered in a holistic and multi-cultural healing environment at The Rensselaerville Institute, Rensselaerville, New York. The program will include preventative educational programs and comprehensive intervention strategies, including but not limited to:

Education on trauma and stress, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its potential problems and effects on the individual, their families and community.
Individual, relational and family counseling and education.
Education and treatment for addictions and substance abuse.
Complementary healing therapies, including acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, somato emotional release, massage, Reiki, Somatic Experience®, and more.
Multi-cultural spiritual counseling and programs.
Wilderness, outdoor, nature programs and activities.
Mentoring and peer support.

Odyssey Quest, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that offers holistic and integrative health care interventions, multi-cultural spiritual counseling, clinical services, and preventative educational strategies to individuals and families through educational programs and conferences, wellness programs, consulting services, training workshops, community forums and discussion groups.