Cadre and staff from Fort Cavazos went to Krause Springs, Spicewood, TX for a Team Building class.  Attendees work with the wounded, injured and ill patients in treatment and/or transition.  They help with the soldier’s meds, make sure they get to their appointments and many other things the patient requires.  In other words, they “walk with the patient” during their recovery therefore experiencing some of the same emotions as their patient in addition to the stress of their responsibilities.  This leads to compassion burn out.

This day was designed to give the attendees a break from the everyday stress by learning ways to relax and work better with each other thus reducing their stress and anxiety which in turn means providing better care to their patients.  The chaplain arranged for a professional life coach to show the soldiers different techniques for calming their emotions. She also led them in exercises demonstrating how to improve their working as a team.

When the morning sessions were completed, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch from Opie’s BBQ and homemade cookies provided by the Ephraim Andrews chapter of DAR.  After lunch attendees were free to go enjoy the pool, hike some of the trails, fish or just hang out enjoying the beautiful area.

Thanks to our photographer, David Roberts for being there and taking pictures.  Photos can be viewed and downloaded from either of the following links  Photos – Wounded Warriors at Nebo (wwnebo.org)

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