Tag Archives: PTSD Service Dog

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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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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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

Posted on June 25, 2012 by
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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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Bath Time, Tulsa OK Understanding PTSD

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

       

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How Did I Get to Texas on a Bicycle?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

      I have not had too many dealings with the public. There really is not much of anything between California and Texas but desert, barbed wire, and cows; even Route 66 is all but gone. I have been … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the First Week of Route 66

Posted on March 16, 2012 by
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Send Off Celebration PTSD Awareness Adventure 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Send Off Celebration PTSD Awareness Adventure 2012 – Across The US By Bike Written by KPBS.org When - Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9 a.m. Where - United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, CA, Age limit - All … Continue reading →

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(Video) Does and Don’ts of a Service Dog.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by
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Try to Understand

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I have yet to find, write, or read the perfect words that describe the feelings one experiences while dealing with any kind of PTSD, no matter what the cause – military service, domestic violence, sexual abuse, rape, a tragic accident … Continue reading →

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Hello, my name is Parry

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Hello, my name is Parry Skinner, and on April 1st, I am going to ride across America on a bike with my dad, Thomas Skinner. At the moment, that is all I can think about. Every morning I get up, … Continue reading →

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Coffee Day

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

I have spent the day at my local coffee shop, and what a day it has been. I do this because of my PTSD, agoraphobia, and high anxiety. This is what the doctors at the VA call exposure therapy. I … Continue reading →

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On My Walkabout…

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

“PTSD and emotional avoidance go hand in hand.” Some friends, family members, my doctors, and things I have read have all talked about the kind of avoidance that’s been my way of being for the last 20 years. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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