OUR MISSION

There are many ways to assist wounded warriors in their healing and to promote inner strength. On their journey of recovery Marines begin to reexamine who they are, what brings them hope and their purpose in life. The role of the WWR Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists is to assist Marines and their families by building and sustaining a spirit of hope, an enduring spirit of resiliency and a strong sense of well-being. Care and assistance is provided throughout all stages of recovery through pastoral counseling, religious sacraments, and confidential communication. Chaplains serve on several multi- disciplinary teams to advise and provide spiritual insight during the recovery process. They also travel to isolated and remote locations to provide support to Marines and their families.

Benefits of Spiritual Recovery

Extensive studies have linked the therapeutic aspects of spirituality to successful treatment of war wounds including PTSD in veterans. When veterans experienced the therapeutic effects of spirituality it resulted in better mental health and physical functioning. Many veterans report issues involving the difficulties of guilt and forgiveness of self and others. Spirituality naturally deals with these complex difficulties in mostly therapeutic ways. Religion and spirituality also provides guidance for warriors on complicated moral questions, social support networks with shared values and help to bring renewed meaning and purpose to their lives.

What Can You Expect From Your Chaplain?

• Establish a Relationship with Personnel
  
  
  • Confidentiality: Chaplains provide an avenue for individuals to discuss issues on a strictly confidential level.
  • Provide ministry and pastoral visits to WII and their families throughout the Regiment including, DET's, DISC's, MTF, Trauma Centers, and home visits.
  • Pastoral care: a tangible expression of care and concern.
  • Facilitate for specific faith group needs.
  • Coordinate with civilian communities to maximize local support resources.
    
    
• Provide Training
  
  
  • Warrior Transition
  • Spiritual Resiliency
  • Character Development
  • Stress Management
  • Staff Care initiative
  • Marriage Enrichment
  • Ethical decision making
  • Suicide Prevention
  • And Many more
    
    
• Moral Advisor
  
  
  • Chaplains are skilled advisors when dealing with difficult and complex issues involving recovery. Some examples include dealing with guilt, forgiveness, and finding new meaning and purpose in life.

Contact a WWR Chaplain

Wounded Warrior Regiment Chaplain: (703) 432-1878

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