March 8, 2023 • 21 mins
How do we find answers to our losses? A female Veteran describes her work as a nurse during her military service and her lifetime spent repairing others and searching for answers to her own losses. This podcast is brought to you by the VHA Office of Rural Health. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government. The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion. Rachel Weiskittle is an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her research focuses on grief, trauma, aging, and the role of creative art therapies in helping people heal from loss. Anna Etchin is a Registered Nurse, Researcher, and Quality Management Specialist with the VA Boston Healthcare System. Her work focuses on trauma and resilience.
Resources and Further Reading for this episode:
Resources and Further Reading for this episode:
- VHA Office of Rural Health
- Understanding PTSD and Aging: English Version ; Spanish Version
- The My Life My Story Podcast
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