Our Pilot Programme ended in March 2022 and the final evaluation report has just been completed by Professor Simon Poole. See below to download the full report.
Reconsolidation Therapy – New North American Research & Development For PTSD Treatment
Montreal clinical psychologist Dr Alain Brunet and Harvard University Researcher Dr Roger Pitman have been developing a trial method to support PTSD sufferers ranging from military veterans and survivors of French terrorist outrages over the last few years involving 400 participants The treatment involves the use of Propranolol a hyper tension beta blocker one hour […]
The Vagus Nerve & Its Relationship to PTSD
Fascinating research is being conducted about the relationship between PTSD and sensory centres along the Vagus Nerve in the human body Katherine Gould reporter for Live Science in November 2019 set out how this vital nerve has a direct impact on digestion, feelings of overwhelming emotional and sensory pain centres. These can sometimes overwhelm the […]
Stick & Stone Crafting at Pen-y-Graig
In September 2018 the Programme Director James Cooke had the pleasure of working with the famous green woodworker Mike Abbott Over 5 days he crafted a spindle back chair made from his own Ash wood using just a shave horse, draw knife, various jigs and an adapted wall paper steamer James told us “ This […]
USA Police Suicides
More USA front line officers lost to suicide in 2019 (228 officers) than “line of duty” deaths. This is up from 143 in 2016. The Blue HELP charity states there is a national crisis concerning officer mental health, morale and dealing with increased stress levels. Needs to be honest requests for mental health counselling without […]
Partner and family support group
On Friday 17th January 2020 the first meeting of the “Partner & Family Support” Steering Group was held at Monmouthshire County Council HQ in Usk The meeting was chaired by Programme Director James Cooke and included Dr Simon Poole from Chester University. Emma Ashfield HMF Education & Family Support, Joe Skidmore Monmouthshire Community Wellbeing Lead […]
