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From: David Bennett
Date: 31/12/2002
Comments:

I would like to pay my respects publicly to a very brave and courageous lady named "Cora". To all her family members too. "Cora" was diagnosed with Cancer 3 times and fought with might to overcome this illness. Tragically the fourth time it returned with a vengeance and the battle against it was lost. I was requested to visit "Cora" at her home, and speak with her. After being introduced and welcomed with a warm smile we sat down and had a chat. I could see that she was very ill visually. Time, I knew might be short. I also sensed that she knew, certainly better than I, probably better than any, just how short time was. "Cora" openly and bravely told me she was dying. She had informed all her family so there would not be any 'unfinished business'. We talked about spiritual questions, some which needed answers, though most "Cora" had already answered herself. A true Christian and educated lady. I ministered to her that day, I learned a lot in return, as she no doubt did from me. She thanked me for attending and for the derived peace and strength she now felt. We said goodbye, knowing in our hearts that we would never meet again in this life, trusting in faith our next meeting would be in God's nearer presence and beyond time. This occurred in mid. October. At a time of rejoicing on Christmas Day. "Cora" having returned to her own Country with her husband, to say her last farewells sadly passed away. Now elevated to a higher life where as "Cora" stated, "It will be Heaven". I would like to share this prayer for all the family, and all others who have lost loved ones. "Heavenly Father, to your care we commit all those who watch and wait with people they know and love. With loved one's who have passed on into the elevated service of our Lord. Enable them to accept the moment of death as friend, not foe, knowing that all love in this life flows from your love, which is stronger than death itself, as you have shown us in the living, dying, and rising of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." I thank "Cora" for allowing me to share such a little of her life in such a short time. May God Bless her and all her family, especially Myles at this time. David.

From: Mrs Valerie Roberts
Email: Info@familytraumaroup.co.uk
Date: 30/12/2002
Comments:

This is to inform you that our new web site at Family trauma Group is now up and running.lease take some time to have look at what we are about.

From: Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
Email: ferryman@reach.net
Date: 30/12/2002
Comments:

Thank you Rev. Bennett for visiting http://achristiancounselor.com and for your words of encouragement on our Guestbook. God is good and many souls are helped by our free counseling and the specific articles on the website. You have also an unusual website with a special ministry. May the Lord bless you in all your endeavours for His glory and the benefit of others. In His service. Dr. Trudy Veerman

From: Regina Hutchings
Email: rhutch5@earthlink.net
Date: 28/12/2002
Comments:

I have a good friend who suffers PTSD. He is a Green Beret, Viet Nam Vet. He has had many years of treatment but I would like to know as a freind what to expect. It is a good thing he is very open talking about it but I would like to hear from the experts can you shed some light on this subject for me? Thank You, Regina

Family Trauma Centre
From: John Roberts Trauma Therapist for FTG
Email: info@businesstraumagroup.co.uk
Date: 26/12/2002
Comments:

Here is an annoucement of the opening of the first Family Trauma Centre in the North West of England in Wigan Lancashire. This centre is due to open some time in January 2003. Dates to be determined later.This FTG centre will operate as a drop in centre and information centre also as a teaching centre for traumatised families. The centre will manned by groups of volunteers who have all expereinced coping with living with a PTSD suffer.They are all trained to a high standard of listerning skills and knowledge of when to refer on to a trained therapist, who will be available if required.The volunteers received their training free provided by the FTG who can now offer their training courses to a wide range of other charity groups across the UK. these include Sure Starts, Relate, Alder Counselling Centre at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital in Liverpool. There are many other organizations who are taking up the high quality training offered by the FTG. A new web site deicated to the FTG will be also on line in the near future. David Bennett is also teaching his Emotional De-crompression course at the centre in Febuary 2003 details avialable on the businesstraumagroup.co.uk web site at this time. There are new courses being developed all the time as the need for them arises. There are also new sites for the FTG being established in major cities across the region. For any further details contact for the moment via the businesstraumagroup.co.uk website until the new FTG deicated web site is up and running.

From: FIRST ENGINEER DEPT OF DEFENCE EIRE
Email: jimhlynch@eircom.net
Date: 12/12/02
Comments:

AS A BRITISH CITIZEN WORKING FOR THE IRISH GOVERNMENT I UNFORTUNITLY REPORTED THE WORKPLACE BULLY HIS BROTHER IN LAW IS A POLITICIAN HOW THEN COULD I GET A FAIR HEARING ? I HAVE SUCEEDED IN 2 COURT HEARINGS AND DEFENDED MYSELF IN BOTH I HAVE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND MOBILITY DIFFICULTIED I AM A HIGHLY QUALIFIED MARINE MAINTAINCE ENGINEER VISIT MY SITE (GOOGLE ; JIM_H_LYNCH) MAY I USE A HYPER LINK TO MY FRIENDS IN THE ARMY/NAVY/ FROM YOUR SITE

From: Dave Goodfellow
Email: dave@therapy4living.com
Date: 05/12/02
Comments:

Thanks very much David for a wonderful course. A real eye opener. Pity the CID was not around earlier when I was "in the thick of it" daily. Nice to learn from someone who can not only teach, but has been there and done it.Far too many "text book teachers" around these days. Keep up the good work. Your country needs you! Best wishes Dave Goodfellow.

From: David Bennett
Date: 04/12/02
Comments:
All Individual's seeking a trained Individual in Debriefing Techniques, and would wish to seek that assistance, please feel free to make contact with the below named person. Dave Goodfellow MNSPH Tel:01423 322325 For those with a Military Background in the area, wishing to seek assistance in the Yorkshire area Dave is your ideal man. For all encountering difficulties having been through a traumatic event and find the symptoms are not diminishing. Please contact Dave direct who would be more than pleased to assist you. He has a website :- www.hypno-therapists.co.uk Best Wishes Dave, in assisting all those affected by this "Invisible Injury" PTSD Dave Bennett

From: Anne Bennett
Date: 22/11/02
Comments:

David and I are pleased to announce that the Public can now make contact with the British Independent Clergy Register to ascertain if a Priest is Police checked and free from any convictions / cautions where the safety of children are concerned. The purpose of this register is to establish and maintain a Public Register of Independent Bishops, Clergy and other Ministers with contact details for the use of Social Services, Local Authorities, mainstream Churches, and the general public. The public will be able to telephone the Register in order to check out Ministers. It is hoped that the position will be arrived at where every Independent Minister would understand the need to be registered. Many genuine Priests and Clergy have put themselves under the spotlight for Police clearance because of the adverse media publicity of those clergy who have fallen short of their office. The register is in place to PROTECT THE PUBLIC from those who would pretend to be accredited Ministers for unlawful purposes, such as paedophilia and charity fraud, and those who have histories involving abusive behaviour towards vulnerable people, both adults and children. It is a matter of having a clear conscience when you know Clergy are police cleared and your loved one's and children are SAFE. The Independent Ministers have put themselves under scrutiny, let us see what the Mainstream Churches intend doing? Contact details are:- British Independent Clergy Register, (Canon. Prof.Barry Peachey) Tel No. 01652 688819 Url: www.netministries.org/see/charmin/CM06845 David and all of us at the Trauma Centre will help in any way too. Anne

From: David RE: PTSD
Date: 24/04/02
Comments:

Geoff, Thanks for sharing how you feel, it takes courage and guts to put in writing with an email address. By stating your feelings, I can confirm it reassures a lot of fellow colleagues, they are not alone. Nor should they be for one minute. This site was the beginning in an effort to help all, especially Emergency Services, Armed Services and Civilian Personnel. A lot of unseen work and contact goes on not outlined on the site. I would also request any "Traffpol" out there to make contact with Geoff. "Traffpol" are known for their camara'derie and helping colleagues, so let's make contact. Please also feel able to assist and reply to all our "friends" who have signed the Guestbook. Geoff, remember we are only a phone call away, I mean it. Please give us a call when you can. We would like to hear from you. Best Wishes, David.

Nottingham: Critical Incident Debriefing Course.
From: David Bennett
Date: 24/04/02
Comments:

I would like to express my appreciation to all participants and "Rod" who worked so hard to enable both Michael and myself to run the Debriefing Course at Nottingham from the 20th - 21st April. The interest, and input by all participants was immense. This Course I felt participants gave all, and the standard reached was exceptionally high. Michael and I stated that in the closing speech, I confirm it in public. Should an Individual or Business feel they would benefit from a 'debriefing process' within the Nottingham and surrounding areas, we would be honoured to supply the details of a newly formed debriefing team network. Well done to all participants, We are immensely proud of your participation. David.

Presentations to Institutes / Public / Utilities / Employers.
From: David Bennett
Date: 11/04/02
Comments:

Recently the Centre has received many enquiries from the Media. Many Organisations requesting a speaker for a presentation on Trauma / PTSD / and Critical Incident Management. The enquiries appear to have a genuine interest to understand the effects of Traumatic incidents on family members and/or work colleagues. Employers express genuine concern for their work force, and wish to educate all in what to be aware of when dealing with such incidents. To this end, all colleagues at the Centre have suggested that a Seminar / Presentation similar to that given by the Centre to Armed Services and Emergency Services Personnel be compiled. This has now been completed. The following Presentations are now available from the Centre:- Listening Skills for Trauma Specialists Pre-Exposure Preparation Training / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Critical Incident Stress Management/ Basic Course / Critical Incident Debriefing Peer Support and Crisis Intervention During Critical Incidents All Enquiries for a Speaker / Presenter for the above may be made via the Centre Manager. Charities and Non Profit making Organisations are included. David Bennett (Director)

From: Dianna
Email: diannaybailey@hotmail.com
Date: 06/03/02
Comments:

I am glad to discover your Website on PTSD. Thank you.

From: Russell Hastings
Email: biglenny1@hotmail.com
Date: 02/03/02
Comments:

Hope you got our last message, glad to see you and Anne are still working well together and the site is getting better each time we visit. All the best Nicky and Russell

From: Chaplain Skip Straus
Email: http://www.chaplain.firefighting.org
Date: 27/02/02
Comments:

David - Beautifully done site. I have just downloaded a copy of your book. I have already read two chapters and am VERY impressed.

I am a veteran of Ground Zero (should be Ground HERO) in New York. The effects of Critical Incident Stress will be felt throughout this generation that served there.

May God Richly bless you and your endeavors.
On HIS Shift, Chaplain Skip Straus Emergency Ministries

From: Annette Stocks
Email: anniesta@aol.com
Date: 05/02/02
Comments:

Congratulations on a brilliant site David and Anne. From our phone conversation and with your guidance I feel I'm on the right path in helping sufferers of PTSD and their families. Thanks so much for your advice and help, it's been invaluable. You must have seen the tv advert last year for one of the Unions, Unison I believe, where one solitary 'ant' cant be heard, but together they make a voice to be heard and listened to...I know in time the same will apply for your work. Anyone interested in forming a Support Group in Cornwall please e-mail me Keep up the good work Best Wishes Annette

From: Wilma Morgel, D.D., E.S.T.S., Cty. Psy.
Email: wmorgel@cjm.com
Date: 02/02/02
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From: Mr and Mrs R N Baughurst
Email: Escort@btinternet.com
Date: 13/01/02
Comments:

After coming across this site, and reading some of the material, we have found it to be a rare and informative subject. We wish Anne and David every success for the future and we are sure it is a valuable service for the community at large.

From: Craig Email: squatch@btinternet.com Date: 12/01/02 Comments: I am a 33 male who has been diagnosed as suffering from chronic PTSD due to an assault at work. I am a Prison Officer. Unfortunately the Prison Service do not admit PTSD is caused by their working enviroment.For 12 months now i have had no home visits from Personell services but others who do not have PTSD but are off on sick leave have had numerous visits by managemet. I have been on 1/3 rd pay now for 6 months as they refuse to aknowledge i was "hurt" in the line of duty. Is this an unusual case ?

In response:-

From: David Bennett
Date: 14/01/02
Comments:

Craig, thanks for email message on guestbook. I will communicate with you direct and not on this site, for obvious reasons. Secondly, to answer your question, you are not alone. I can confirm that there are others in your position, and it is by highlighting the problem like you have done brings it out in the public domain. I will as promised return a message via your personal email also. Thank you. David

From: minister jose mireles
Email: mireles_jose@hotmail.com
Date: 04/01/02
Comments:

I just want to say, that I have trully been blessed by this site. I have yahoo club http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/pointmanchristiangrowthcenter I posted your site on my Link page God bless your work and may you Have prosperous Year minister. joe

From: David Bennett
Date: 23/12/01
Comments:

May I request any individual reading this Guest Book and interested in Trauma and particularly Hypnosis to make contact with the below named. I have recently returned from Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles where I was invited on a return visit to give a presentation and talks on PTSD and Debriefing Techniques at Mont Fleuri Hospital. The Training Officer Mr. Ray Oliver has been actively involved in the Mental Health field out there now for over 30 years. Ray is highly qualified in the use of Hypnosis and has perfected a technique where he can get patients fitted with 'pacemakers' to quite deep states. As any one will know when a pacemaker is fitted the heart beat maintains a constant beat. So no heart beat changes when someone becomes angry, tired, or distressed. I had the opportunity of visiting with Ray some of the outlying Clinics. Many on neighbouring Islands where he runs these Clinics on his own. Often patients are beginning to wait for his arrival from 7 am in the morning for treatment. Perhaps this says it all what the 'Seychellois' think of Ray. He is highly respected and appreciated. Please make contact if you are a Hypnotherapist as Ray would like to share and expand his vast knowledge with you. I would also at this juncture like to extend to Ray and Rita our appreciation for looking after us during our stay at their home. I thank all staff at Mont Fleuri Hospital for their warmth and appreciation towards me, during the presentations and talks I gave there. Please make a contact with Ray, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Ray has only limited use of the computer thus some delay may occur in return mails. Details:- oliver1939@hotmail.com Many thanks, David and Anne.

From: Growth7028@aol.com
Date: 25/10/01
Comments:

David, Congratulations on providing an excellent site which will prove extremely useful to all those who are seeking help and understanding in dealing with trauma. I also wish to praise the openess in which you provide information that survivors of trauma can access freely. Best wishes Richard Cross

From: Anne Bennett (Trauma Centre)
Date: 20/10/01
Comments:

May I on behalf of David and the team, thank each and everyone of you for the kind comments on the guestbook; about the work the team share. The Centre has received many phone calls congratulating the team on the help we have been able to offer those in URGENT need of assistance.

It appears family members are at breaking point as loved one's cannot find immediate help. If you are a partner of a PTSD survivor, finding yourself banging your head against a 'brick wall' with nobody listening to you. Please remember we are here to assist all of you. Don't just sit there in despair as a family member, pick that phone up and make contact.

Individuals wishing to set up a self help group for survivors, please make contact on the Guest book. This enables others to view the entry and the area you reside in. Please leave your email address or a contact Number. Specialists at the Centre are unanimous in offering their expertise in achieving your objective. May I thank you all once again, Anne Bennett. (Centre Manager)

From: Dennis Flaherty
Date: 20/10/01
Comments:

Dear David, this is to let you know that it is my personal opinion that there is no more highly qualified person in this field in the UK. You have my profound respect and admiration for your dedication and determination. It has been an extreme pleasure to be associated with a human being of such integrety and devotion to his fellow man. D Flaherty

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