JR will be speaking at the local FRONT LINE PTSD/TBI Educational Conference

UPDATE: JR, with Kern County NAMI pres. Russ Sempell, will be on the local NBC affiliate Channel 17 to discuss the event on the morning show at 5:50am on Friday, April 9th. If you're awake that early, check it out! We will post the interview when it becomes available.

If you are in the Kern County area, we hope you can join us this Saturday, April 10th. JR will be speaking in regards to his neurofeedback treatment and PTSD. There are lots of great speakers and we are looking forward to participating in the event!

Here's the info from the Media Release:

WHAT:

PTSD/TBI Educational Seminar

Presented by NAMI Kern County’s FRONT LINE, Free and Open to the General Public

WHEN:

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9am-12noon

WHERE:

Good Samaritan Hospital, 5201 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Located in the Gymnasium on the west side of the facility

Local Veterans Come Together to Learn about PTSD/TBI

Educational Seminar presented by NAMI Kern County’s FRONT LINE

BAKERSFIELD --- The country is facing an epidemic of returning combat veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and/or TBI (traumatic brain injury). However, PTSD & TBI is not just a recent issue; it has affected veterans from all wars including Vietnam, Korea, WWII, and other conflicts. Veterans and families alike are lost, confused, and looking for answers on how to address this growing problem. NAMI Kern County’s FRONT LINE recognizes the need for recovery, education and advocacy for veterans and their families and has created an educational seminar open to the general public.

The April 10th seminar will feature a variety of speakers including the personal stories of local veterans, clinicians and representatives from local VSO, Vet Center, and the Kern County MET Team. West High School’s Color Guard will open the seminar with the presentation of the colors. Kimberly Smith and Iraq veteran J.R. Browning will report on their progress with using neurofeedback to combat PTSD and TBI. Vernon Valenzuela will provide information on the upcoming Vet Center. Iraq veteran Chris Allen will share his story and experience dealing with being injured in combat and suffering from PTSD. Juanita Buck of the Kern County MET Team will discuss how her team is learning to deal with veterans and the law. The closing presentation features a TBI PowerPoint presentation by Iraq veteran Denita Hartfield and VSO representative Mike Penney.

Join us in the fight to combat stigma and help educate veterans, their families, and the general public on this pressing issue. The seminar will be held on April 10, 2010, 9am-12noon, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, 5201 White Lane. The seminar is free and open to the general public. For more information on NAMI Kern County’s FRONT LINE: frontlinenami.org.

Check out the Event Page on Facebook to RSVP to the event. (RSVP is not required to attend)

Originally posted on PTSDdiary.com, 4/5/10