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Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project. Dr. Spero Tshontikidis 904.405.1123 stshontikidis@woundedwarriorproject.org. Performance Envelope. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Combat related depression Acquired learning disabilities. Brain Research. High touch

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Wounded Warrior Project

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  1. Wounded Warrior Project Dr. Spero Tshontikidis 904.405.1123 stshontikidis@woundedwarriorproject.org

  2. Performance Envelope • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • Combat related depression • Acquired learning disabilities

  3. Brain Research • High touch • Holistic approach • Brain Rules by: John Medina

  4. Exercise Boosts Brain Power • Genesis 2 • Situational Awareness • Exercise is cognitive candy

  5. Memory Loss • Repeat to remember • Athletics • Combat missions

  6. Sleep • Sleep affects mental agility • Sleep loss equals brain drain

  7. Incremental Improvement • Student Veterans • Research based strategies

  8. WWP Programs • 18 programs • Educational programs: • Campus Services • TTA • TRACK

  9. Campus Services • Raise awareness • Veteran benefits • Best practices

  10. Transition Training Academy • A+, Network Plus, Security Plus • Tailored curriculum • High touch and hands-on

  11. TRACK • One year program • Facilities in Jacksonville, FL and San Antonio, TX • Consists of 2 academic terms and an externship phase • Long-term success strategies

  12. Scholarship Initiative • PGCC • College of Golf • Florida State College at Jacksonville • The American College • University of Phoenix

  13. Financial Awareness • Veterans Plus • Bank of America/Merrill Lynch

  14. Closing • Dr. Spero Tshontikidis • 904.405.1123 • stshontikidis@woundedwarriorproject.org

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