PTSD Resolution Launches FAITH Programme to Support Families of Trauma-Affected Veterans
Tuesday 3 December, 2024 – Military Veterans mental health charity PTSD Resolution has announced the launch of a groundbreaking new programme, FAITH (Family Assistance & Intervention for Trauma Healing). This innovative initiative aims to provide support to families affected by living with a traumatised armed forces Veteran. The launch of this programme comes as a response to the growing evidence that trauma can have a significant impact on relatives and entire households of sufferers.
PTSD Resolution is known for delivering free, prompt access to trauma therapy for Veterans. And now, with the FAITH programme, the charity is extending its services to family members as well. The programme will be available nationwide, through a network of 200 qualified Human Givens therapists, without the need for a GP referral or diagnosis. The launch of the programme follows a successful pilot that showed significant improvements in mental health outcomes for family members, with a proven recovery rate of 68% among those who received therapy from the charity.
Recent data has revealed that 17% of PTSD Resolution’s clients are related to Veterans, with partners making up 65% of these referrals and children accounting for 32%. The remaining 3% includes parents and siblings who have been affected by living with a trauma-affected Veteran.
Colonel Tony Gauvain (retired), Chairman and founder of PTSD Resolution, explains: “FAITH represents a significant evolution in military mental health support. When a Veteran struggles with trauma, the entire family may bear that burden. Our data shows that with proper support, families can heal together. With our growing understanding of the issues, 68% of clients see a reliable improvement after therapy. This programme offers hope to thousands of families across the UK.”
The success of the FAITH programme can be attributed to the charity’s comprehensive approach, which includes:
– Personalised treatment plans
– An average of seven therapy sessions per family member
– Individual and joint family sessions according to need
– Continuous progress monitoring using clinical assessment tools
– The option for in-person or online therapy
– Immediate access without waiting lists
Dr. Ben Grall, Specialty Doctor and member of Change Grow Live’s Veterans Task Force, comments: “FAITH addresses a critical gap in Veteran support services. The programme’s focus on the whole family unit, combined with its impressive recovery rates, makes it a vital resource for military families struggling with the impact of trauma. The ability to access treatment without lengthy referral processes is particularly significant.”
PTSD Resolution’s latest data demonstrates the effectiveness of the programme, with 68% of clients seeing a reliable improvement after therapy.
The FAITH programme builds on PTSD Resolution’s established record in providing mental health support to Veterans. The charity remains committed to offering prompt and effective treatment, and is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services. The charity also continues to offer free support to Veterans, reservists, and their families.
Donations to the charity can be doubled by a sponsor during Big Give week, which will take place from December 3rd to 10th, 2024.
Families seeking support can access FAITH services immediately by calling 0300 302 0551 or visiting www.ptsdresolution.org.
Notes to Editors:
PTSD Resolution is a UK charity that provides mental health therapy for Forces’ Veterans, Reservists, and their families. To date, the charity has helped over 4,500 people, with an average treatment cost of £940 per person. All treatment is delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.
The charity operates with no salaried staff or assets, ensuring that 93% of donations directly support treatment delivery. PTSD Resolution is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and works exclusively with qualified Human Givens therapists.
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