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VETERANS RADIO INTERVIEW - July 2018
"I was delighted to be interviewed by Dale Throneberry, host of Veterans Radio. We had a great time discussing some of the important 'take-aways' from The Honor Was Mine. Give us a listen . . . "
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"I was delighted to be interviewed by Dale Throneberry, host of Veterans Radio. We had a great time discussing some of the important 'take-aways' from The Honor Was Mine. Give us a listen . . . "
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PROLOGUE OF THE HONOR WAS MINE - October 2017
Elizabeth reads from the Prologue of The Honor Was Mine, honoring CPL Springer (not his real name) and his struggles with God.
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Elizabeth reads from the Prologue of The Honor Was Mine, honoring CPL Springer (not his real name) and his struggles with God.
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Learn more at my Facebook page.
MILITARY TIMES - REMEMBER THEM: COMBAT VETERANS SHARE TRIBUTES TO THEIR FALLEN FRIENDS - May 2017
"For civilians, Memorial Day has become the gateway to summer, a cookout holiday. But in the military world, it remains a deeply observed day of remembrance for those who died fighting our country’s battles. This year, as the holiday approached, I sought out veterans to write a one-sentence tribute in honor of a friend killed in combat."
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"For civilians, Memorial Day has become the gateway to summer, a cookout holiday. But in the military world, it remains a deeply observed day of remembrance for those who died fighting our country’s battles. This year, as the holiday approached, I sought out veterans to write a one-sentence tribute in honor of a friend killed in combat."
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NPR'S ON BEING: THE UNSEEN BURDEN OF A VETERAN'S GRIEF - May 2017
"Until I worked as a (civilian) counselor on military bases, I didn’t grasp the real meaning of Memorial Day. While I could have rattled off some school-learned platitude about the holiday’s purpose, I hadn’t experienced the somber quietude, the poignant memorial services, the pristinely-held memories of combat brothers and sisters."
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"Until I worked as a (civilian) counselor on military bases, I didn’t grasp the real meaning of Memorial Day. While I could have rattled off some school-learned platitude about the holiday’s purpose, I hadn’t experienced the somber quietude, the poignant memorial services, the pristinely-held memories of combat brothers and sisters."
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VETERANS WRITING PROJECT REVIEW OF THE HONOR WAS MINE - May 2017
"There is one civilian who has devoted the time, effort – and yes, risk – to move beyond the stereotypes about what it means to serve, and in doing so has written a moving and insightful book on the challenges and rewards of contemporary military life. In The Honor Was Mine: A Look Inside the Struggles of Military Veterans, author and therapist Elizabeth Heaney, MA, LPC, walks us through her personal journey from vaguely sympathetic outsider to deeply empathetic insider."
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"There is one civilian who has devoted the time, effort – and yes, risk – to move beyond the stereotypes about what it means to serve, and in doing so has written a moving and insightful book on the challenges and rewards of contemporary military life. In The Honor Was Mine: A Look Inside the Struggles of Military Veterans, author and therapist Elizabeth Heaney, MA, LPC, walks us through her personal journey from vaguely sympathetic outsider to deeply empathetic insider."
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MILITARY WRITERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA REVIEW OF THE HONOR WAS MINE - May 2017
"This book is well written. As the spouse of a 20-year veteran and a caseworker for the American Red Cross, many of these stories hit home for me. I was brought to tears at several points in the book—a soldier trying to come to grips with his buddy’s death; a young private holding his child for the first time; the care a fallen soldier’s possessions receive; the excitement of a small child seeing her father after a year . . . "
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"This book is well written. As the spouse of a 20-year veteran and a caseworker for the American Red Cross, many of these stories hit home for me. I was brought to tears at several points in the book—a soldier trying to come to grips with his buddy’s death; a young private holding his child for the first time; the care a fallen soldier’s possessions receive; the excitement of a small child seeing her father after a year . . . "
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ARRIVING
Have you ever wondered about the difference between private practice clients and the work of counseling combat veterans on military bases? This audio clip is a glimpse into the heart of the difference.
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Have you ever wondered about the difference between private practice clients and the work of counseling combat veterans on military bases? This audio clip is a glimpse into the heart of the difference.
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News
September 14, 2017 - WUNC, The State of Things
Frank Stasio with WUNC's State of Things interviewed Steve Henderson and Ed Norris, two of the Vietnam veterans who participate in the PTSD writing group at the Asheville VA Hospital. Elizabeth Heaney co-facilitates that group with Dr. Bruce Kelly, and she sat in on the interview.
They talk about the profound healing they've found by writing about their combat experiences.
Frank Stasio with WUNC's State of Things interviewed Steve Henderson and Ed Norris, two of the Vietnam veterans who participate in the PTSD writing group at the Asheville VA Hospital. Elizabeth Heaney co-facilitates that group with Dr. Bruce Kelly, and she sat in on the interview.
They talk about the profound healing they've found by writing about their combat experiences.
September 10, 2017 - "The Honor Was Mine" Wins 2017 Gold Medal (Memoir) by the Military Writers Society of America
For details on all of the 2017 winners, click here.
For details on all of the 2017 winners, click here.
June 1, 2017 - Guideposts Magazine - I was "called" to serve those in the military.
Pick up your copy of Guideposts online at https://www.guideposts.org/subscription-offers or check with your favorite bookstore.
Pick up your copy of Guideposts online at https://www.guideposts.org/subscription-offers or check with your favorite bookstore.
May 27, 2017 - The Memorial Day edition of Military Times - Remember Them: Combat Veterans Share Tributes to their Fallen Friends
For civilians, Memorial Day has become the gateway to summer, a cookout holiday. But in the military world, it remains a deeply observed day of remembrance for those who died fighting our country's battles. This year, as the holiday approached, I sought out veterans to write a one-sentence tribute in honor of a friend killed in combat.
Read the entire article here.
For civilians, Memorial Day has become the gateway to summer, a cookout holiday. But in the military world, it remains a deeply observed day of remembrance for those who died fighting our country's battles. This year, as the holiday approached, I sought out veterans to write a one-sentence tribute in honor of a friend killed in combat.
Read the entire article here.
May 1, 2017 - "The Honor Was Mine" Wins Nautilus Award!!!
We were just notified about the award with the following message:
"The Honor Was Mine: A Look Inside the Struggles of Military Veterans" just won its first award: Nautilus Silver Award for "Heroic Journeys" category!
From the judges: "You have written a book that carries a potent message and we are grateful . . ."
Couldn't be more proud and grateful! This honors all the men and women who shared their stories, their struggles and their triumphs.
Sept. 7, 2016 - WUNC, The State of Things Interview - wcqs.org/post/honor-was-mine
Therapist Elizabeth Heaney left her private practice to participate in a Defense Department initiative that offers free, confidential counseling to combat veterans and their families. Despite more than 30 years of counseling experience, she realized that her military clients were unlike any patients she’d met before. She learned to let go of preconceived notions of the military and to adopt new ways to forge relationships with her tight-lipped clients. Gradually the stories of war, loss and re-adjustment to civilian life came tumbling out. Host Frank Stasio speaks with therapist and author Elizabeth Heaney about the deep perspective on veterans and military life she developed while working as a counselor to military service members and their families.
Frank Statio - Host of
The State of Things |
Nov. 11, 2014 - WUNC, The State of Things Interview: Understanding And Treating PTSD In The Military
Host Frank Stasio talks with Dr. Peg Harvey, psychiatrist with the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program; Army Staff Sgt. Tommy Rieman, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, received the Silver Star and Purple Heart, and was diagnosed with PTSD; and Elizabeth Heaney, a clinical psychologist who used to work as an on-site therapist at several military bases, including in North Carolina. http://wunc.org/post/understanding-and-treating-ptsd-military |