arfare is an ancient and mythic experience, and the effects it has on soldiers are real.

People returning from War are never the same. War changes them, some more than others. When the Warrior within is released it can never be put back in the box, can never be ignored.

The effects of war trauma can be subtle or dramatic. They range from persistent vigilance, insomnia, and generalized anxiety to violent rage, substance abuse, criminal behavior, murder, and suicide.

Many veterans don’t recognize the symptoms. Some ignore them. More are beginning to realize that something is seriously wrong.

The Returning Warriors program goes beyond contemporary traditional treatment. Using ancient healing techniques practiced for thousands of years, the Returning Warriors program helps to create a bridge between the traumatic experience of War and the desire to again become an effective member of family and community.

To do this, the program addresses the whole person: Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul.

Through the week long retreat, participants experience directly the healing power of techniques used for thousands of years to effectively reintegrate the Warrior Spirit. They learn specific practices they can use on a daily basis, as needed. Everyone has an opportunity to tell their story, to express the nightmare, to let go of fear.

Veterans of all wars are eligible to participate. We are scheduling retreats and workshops for both men and women, separately and co-ed as appropriate. Please contact us for more information about these programs.

If you would like to coordinate a retreat for veterans in your area, contact us. We'll be glad to work with you.

Sponsorships and Donations
We are seeking the support of organizations and individuals interested in sponsoring one or more soldiers' participation in the retreat and program. If you are interested, please see the Sponsor Program page for how to receive more information.

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For more information or to register:

Phone: 512-586-2736

Scheduled Retreats
June 13-16, 2008
Canyon of the Eagles
Burnet, Texas
The next Returning Warriors Retreat in the Austin area is currently being organized. if you are interested in participating.
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Facilitator Training
A training component is incorporated into each retreat program. Individuals wanting to be trained to facilitate retreats are encouraged to review the information on the Facilitators page.

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for each retreat. Those in need of financial assistance can download a scholarship application for review. Selections are based on need and funds available.
Scholarship application...

Returning Warriors in the News
Ravens Grove Foundation and the Returning Warriors program was recently highlighted by Time Warner News 8 in Austin. Here is a link to that interview with video.
News 8 Interview

Returning Warriors was a topic for a 1 hour live radio interview on Firebase Veterans Hour on February 26, 2006.

CBS Radio Infinity Broadcasting also recently featured an interview on their Austin area affiliate stations prior to the April 23, 2006 retreat. Interview by Joseph Dane.
CBS Radio Interview (10 min, mp3 ~ 1MB)

News and other media can access the Press Kit online in .pdf format. Gerry Starnes, executive director and Karen Hutchins, clinical director are available for interviews.
Download the media kit

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Ravens Grove Foundation for Healing, Inc.
a Not For Profit Organization
Austin, Texas