15. It's Not Weak To Speak With Terrance Kosikar Ph.D

Kwesi Millington welcomes Founder / President Camp My Way Society Mental Health / Social Justice Advocate Terrance Kosikar. Terrance Kosikar, was a First Responder to a fatal accident during an event on opening day of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Although well trained in a myriad of life saving techniques, he was not prepared to deal with the emotional impact sustained when those techniques were not enough. As a result of the fatality, Kosikar developed PTSD that launched him into a very costly downward spiral. During several years of severe depression, attempted suicide, and substance abuse, Kosikar lost his family, career, and nearly his life. Pushed to his breaking point, Kosikar found salvation within. Escaping to the backcountry, he had found peace and purpose in mother nature’s beauty and simplicity. Kosikar now runs a Wilderness Therapy program for combat veterans, first responders and their families who have been affected by Post Traumatic Stress ( PTSD ) ( OSI ) Kosikar is also a motivational speaker and travels the world to bring more education, knowledge and a better understanding around Post Traumatic Stress and most importantly shares the natural tools we can all use to help manage our mental, emotional, behavioural health challenges. www.campmyway.com