The UK chapter of the security management body ASIS is raising money for the counselling charity PTSD Resolution to help them support sufferers of PTSD in the UK. A drinks and canapes event runs at RBS, 250 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB on Wednesday evening, April 5 from 6.30pm. Tickets are £35.
As organisers say, with an estimated 35,000 suspected suffers in the UK, many of whom have to turned to alcohol, drugs and entered the downward spiral to a place where there is ‘no hope’ and in some cases ‘no return’ However, a referral to one of PTSD Resolution’s therapists around the UK can a be a life-changing moment.
Hear from Alan Barry, author and public speaker whose book “Salesman with an AK-47” recounts his experience of serving in the Grenadier Guards, his commercial life and challenges with PTSD.
Auction and raffle prizes on offer include:
Two Samsung tablets
London Eye capsule
New HD TV
Dumbledore wand, signed by Michael Gambon
Week’s holiday in a South of France cottage
Dinner for two in a Michelin starred restaurant.
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Any member of ASIS UK who feels that they might be suffering from trauma, however caused, can access the PTSD Resolution network of some 200 therapists nationally, at a preferential fee rate. This also applies to family members. An appointment for therapy can usually be arranged in a matter of days. Also, the service is confidential and no referral is needed from a GP. ASIS UK points to issues of mental health for the security sector, not only because of the number of veterans in its ranks, but also because of what staff may see or hear or otherwise experience at their work.
