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Hidden Helpers Facilitator's Guide & Participant Journal

PsychArmor’s new Hidden Helpers Facilitators Guide and Interactive Journal was developed as part of our partnership with the Hidden Helpers Coalition and with funding from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The content is designed to increase peer support among military-connected caregiving youth and reduce social isolation. These resources were piloted to youth living in a caregiving home at the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans, and Their Families at Northwell Health.

Approximately 2.3 million children under the age of 18 live with a Veteran who is disabled, and are often tasked with additional responsibilities in their military caregiving home lives. Many Hidden Helpers rise to the challenge of helping out more often at home, however, this does not go without consequence. Research has found that in order to combat the negative outcomes  associated with growing up in a military caregiving home, children need more support to navigate their experiences as Hidden Helpers. This guide aims to facilitate an open conversation with the caregiving youth who are impacted by or support the care of a wounded, ill or aging service member or Veteran. Program goals are twofold:  1) help participants build connections within their hidden helpers community and 2) empower participants to successfully interact with non-caregiving youth.

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Mantram Facilitator's Guide & Participant Manual

PsychArmor recognizes the commitment and contributions of our military caregivers who support our service members, Veterans, and their families every single day. We also understand the challenges faced by those serving and supporting our military caregivers and their families. PsychArmor is proud to present the Mantram Repetition webinar series, sponsored by the USAA, which aims to provide extra support to Healthcare Providers and peers who support military caregivers as they face additional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mantram Repetition is an evidence-based stress management tool used to calm and focus the mind, be present, and live with intention. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the stressors Healthcare Providers and peers of military caregivers face on a daily basis.

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Download the Facilitator's Guide - Spanish Version

Download the Participant Journal - Spanish Version