Friday, 11 November 2016

We train soldiers for war. Let's train them to come home, too

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We train soldiers for war. Let's train them to come home, too

10:31 minutes · TED Talks Live

Before soldiers are sent into combat, they're trained on how to function in an immensely dangerous environment. But they also need training on how to return from the battlefield to civilian life, says psychologist Hector Garcia. Applying the same principles used to prepare soldiers for war, Garcia is helping veterans suffering from PTSD get their lives back.

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Talks for veterans

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