Operator Syndrome – A book review
A therapist’s review of Operator Syndrome by Chris Frueh Review by Maddie Vann, LPC, CSAC Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members and veterans often experience a range of challenging symptoms, but they have struggled to find clear guidance on how to improve their well-being. Instead of feeling heard and finding care, they might be written…
Read More >A Look Back on The last SOF Team Room
Aug. 27, 2024 The SOF Team Room is a 2-hour virtual conversation co-hosted by Global SOF Foundation and the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative. A program born of the need for honest conversation following the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Team Room is a dialogue on topics that every service member, veteran, and family will confront. Leading…
Read More >How to Vet a Program
Real talk, ya’ll – there are tons of people marketing to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, for any number of reasons. The biggest reason might just be the cool factor of an association with special operators and their families – other reasons include money and passion. Many experts offering services to the SOF community…
Read More >A Guided Book Study
Operator Syndrome by Chris Frueh, PhD MSOFC is hosting a 4-week long, facilitated book study of Operator Syndrome by Dr. Frueh. This study is the first Family90 Event MSOFC is hosting. It is an event for anyone invested in the health and well-being of the special operations community. The study will use select book chapters as…
Read More >Art & Writing Contest for Special Ops Kids and Teens
A Contest to Celebrate SOF Kids in the Month of the Military Child Military special operations families face a unique set of challenges and hardships. Our Annual Art & Writing Contest for Kids and Teens is a creative contest for SOF children during the National Month of the Military Child. We love to offer this…
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The Power of Purpose & the Poppy Flower
A Collab with Poppy + Pink to Help SOF Spouses Thrive The defining factor between service as an honor and service as a tragedy is whether or not the warrior succeeds when he returns home. When we support the whole family, we support the service member. This is true now and has always been true…
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Midgrade Transition Tips
Our guest blog post was written by Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gomez, CEO of First Person Xperience LLC, an education and training company focused on teaching Creativity, Adaptability, and Human Dynamics to National Defense Professionals. Gomez currently serves in the US Army Reserve as the Commander of the 384th Military Police Battalion. During his twenty years…
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The Warrior’s Table Fundraiser Ideas
Today, we invite you to join us in making a difference through volunteer-hosted fundraisers. Whether it’s to support the purchase of our book, The Warrior’s Table, or to purchase bulk orders for military unit fundraisers, your efforts will directly impact the lives of those who have served our country. Let’s rally together and create a…
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Chronic Back Pain in SOF – A Deep Dive Event
On August 29th, 2023, MSOFC was proud to host David Simons and Rachelle Yusufbekov from Return to Duty (link) and neurosurgeons Dr. Peter Derman (link), Dr. Ali Mesiwala (link), and Dr. Lynn McGrath (link) for a virtual SOF Health Deep Dive event exploring chronic back pain and care in special ops. The evening kicked off with a discussion on how Return to Duty…
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Supporting Special Operations Research
Special Operations Forces members and their families experience military service differently than conventional forces. They require specialized care, resources, and health education to address the high chronic stress and extensive service-related exposures accompanying a career in SOF. Additional barriers such as operations tempo, security concerns, and cultural values pose distinct challenges to seeking, receiving, or…
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