Tag Archives: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Hobie Kayak gearing up for the Mississippi River

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

This Hobie will be our home for most of the summer, 2552 miles down the mississippi River. Testing and training in San Diego. Follow us on Face book to get regular updates on Tom, Scrubs and the rest of our … Continue reading →

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PTSD Awareness Adventure 2013 New Kayak

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

I am spending as much time as I can on the water these days. I really need to know how to use this boat and I have to make sure Scrubs is not just comfortable but safe. She seems to … Continue reading →

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PTSD Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

I drove to church this morning.  I did not get much sleep last night; my head was filled with thoughts of self-doubt about PTSD Awareness Adventure 2013. I don’t think I can do this again, leave the safety of my room … Continue reading →

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Mississippi River PTSD Awareness Adventure 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

    My name is Thomas Skinner.  I am a US Army veteran currently raising awareness about a very real wound called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with my service dog “Scrubs”.  I am reaching out to veterans and their families … Continue reading →

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San Diego PTSD Service dog Presentation.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

  On Wednesday I will be speaking at an event in San Diego. I will be giving demonstrations of what scrubs dose to help with PTSD.  Hope to see you.   2013 Behavioral Health Panel: Psychological Trauma and Its AftermathPsychological … Continue reading →

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With A Little Help From My Friend

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Today was probably one of the hardest days in my recovery with PTSD. I have not been riding my bicycle.  I have not been leaving the house.  Maybe three or four times in the last month.  My avoidance has gotten … Continue reading →

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Understanding PTSD Fills a Void

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Commentary: La Mesa UCC’s Welcome Home Ministries fills a void Written by Rev. Stephen Boyd September 17, 2012 Rev. Stephen Boyd with Tom Skinner and his service dog, Scrubs On Sept. 9, the United Church of Christ of La Mesa … Continue reading →

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Understanding PTSD My Pilgrimage Living in the Moment

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Support from my Church UCC

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

UCC part of veteran’s mission, and journey on faith, to make life better for others Written by Jeff Woodard June 19, 2012  Support of my Church, UCC Click on above link to read full article

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Understanding PTSD Memorial Day Bartlett, IL

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Memorial day 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

This is the article that was in the Daily Harold in Chicago, IL. I feel so honored to be included in this national Holiday and to get such recognation about our mission Understanding PTSD Click this link to read the … Continue reading →

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Army Veteran Thomas Skinner Missouri Route 66

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Understanding PTSD WAND Chanel 17 News Springfield IL

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

WAND Chanel 17 News Springfield IL

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Thomas Skinner Fox News Understanding PTSD

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Click the link below to watch video Fox News Video Thomas Skinner and PTSD Service dog Scrubs

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My Pilgrimage Across the United States

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

  My pilgrimage is about the support and love of old friends, and the making of new ones. It’s about taking the high road or the low road. It’s about learning from my mistakes when I have taken the wrong … Continue reading →

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