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Interviews with Charles R. Figley, Ph.D. 2008-2009

2009



Time May Heal Memories, by New Wave staff. June 29

Editorial: Tulane University's degree in disaster management is a welcome addition Posted by The Times-Picayune editorial page staff June 23, 2009 12:17AM


Tulane to offer degree in disaster management by John Pope, The Times-Picayune, Monday, June 22.




Disaster-related stress (video) by Casey Taylor, June 4, 2009


'Class of Katrina' graduating, 4 years after storm

5/6/2009, 2:16 p.m. CDT
KEVIN McGILL
The Associated Press

Thursday, May 7, 2009

May 6, 2009 published in San Francisco, Yahoo! News, Kansas City, Albany, New York, Seattle, Denver, ABC News, and many others


Man who killed Afghan seeks sentencing leniency by Bruce Alpert, The Times-Picayune, Wednesday May 06, 2009


Katrina blamed for surge in heart attacks: Tulane researchers surprised by size of increase, point to stress, By John Pope, Friday, March 27, 2009




"Dying Wishes: Weddings to Helping Homeless: Make-a-Wish Foundation, Other Groups Grant Nearly Anything Under the Sun," By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES and JOSEPH BROWNSTEIN, February 25.


Ty criticized for ‘first kid’ dolls Jessica Fargen By Jessica Fargen, Tuesday, January 27, 2009

First lady not happy with new dolls: Michelle Obama calls Malia and Sasha dolls 'inappropriate' by Alina Cho, CNN, WASHINGTON -- (01/26/09) -- the president's two young daughters have entered the spotlight, and the first lady is not happy.


Michelle Obama boils over on beanies: First lady blasts plush dolls of kids by  Jessica Fargen By Jessica FargenSunday, January 25, 2009


ABC26 New Orleans: Interview of Professor Charles Figley by News Anchor Michael Hill, broadcast Sunday, Jan 18.

Pentagon: PTSD does not warrant Purple Heart: Ruling calls disorder ‘not a wound,’ but a ‘secondary effect’ By William H. McMichael - Staff writer,Sunday Jan 18, 2009


Trauma specialist joins Tulane staff: Professor will study effects of Katrina by John Pope, January 12, 2009



2008


Veterans Groups File Suit Contesting Delays in VA Benefit Claims Process  by Stephen Spotswood. US Medicine: The Voice of Federal Medicine, December 2008.

   Recipe for disaster': Psychologists say Jena Six under tremendous pressure by Abby Brown, December 31.

Also:


Sunday, December 07, 2008
ACADEMIA: TULANE UNIVERSITY: Charles Figley has been named the Dr. Paul Henry Kurzweg distinguished chair and professor of disaster mental health in the School of Social Work, December


WORK & FAMILY: The Perils and Perks of Raising Children in the White House by Sue Shellenbarger, NOVEMBER 26, 2008


Trauma Expert Joins School of Social Work by Keith Brannon, November 26.


Suit Asks VA to Expedite Benefit Claims Handling By Ann Scott Tyson , Washington Post Staff Writer, Tuesday, November 11, 2008; Page A08



Veterans sue to end benefit delays, November 11. Also, Loveland Magazine: Lawsuit Challenges Unacceptable Delays in Delivering Benefits to America's Veterans.



Springfield News-Sun Vets sue over disability claims By Bob Deans, Cox News Service, Monday, November 10, 2008. Email: bobdeans@coxnews.com . Site for other papers publishing the story:  

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/nov/11/veterans-groups-sue-to-speed-claims/

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/nation/epaper/2008/11/10/a1a_valawsuits_1111.html


Veterans Groups Sue Bush Administration Over Delayed Benefits Claims By Amanda Ruggeri , Posted November 10.


Local therapist taps into promising help for combat-linked stress, By Carol Ann Alaimo
Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.01.2008


Experts: Post-storm stress is normal, by Sara Foley, Posted September 30, 2008

Brabants Dagblad: Charles R. Figley
vrijdag 19 september 2008 | 03:32
Tekstgrootte tekst verkleinentekst vergroten
De Amerikaanse professor Charles R. Figley is een internationale authoriteit op het gebied van traumabehandeling.
Figley stond onder meer aan de wieg van de veteranenhulpverlening in de VS.   Een belangrijke rol speelde hij bij de humanitaire hulpverlening na de terroristische aanslag in New York, september 2001. Hij heeft meer dan 186 publicaties op zijn naam staan waaronder 19 boeken. 'Te veel nadruk op zieke soldaten bij terugkeer',
door Ron Magnée. vrijdag 19 september 2008 | 03:32




 

WUSF (University of South Florida Public Radio) Program "The Brain Drain" included a panel discussion led by Joshua Stewart with former professor of traumatology and director of the Traumatology Institute at FSU Dr. Charles Figley, President of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities Dr. Mike Cichalson, Florida Board of Governors Chair, Sheila McDevitt, and Florida State Representative Joe Pickens. Program first aired August 22.


Obama regrets letting daughters be interviewed, Saturday, July 12, 2008


The joys and challenges of being married to the cloth by MOIRA BUCCIARELLI For the Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/12/08


Repeated deployments to fight two wars takes huge emotional and financial toll By Lou Michel - News Staff Reporter
Updated: 06/11/08 8:45 AM


Capital News ServiceSick Economy Making Heath Problems Worse by Whitney Ray, June 10th, 2008


Foreclosure Financial Health by Whitney Ray, Posted: 3:07 PM Jun 10, 2008


Happy pills helping US fight war on terror Daily Times Monitor, June 10.


With friends like these... By Liz Kelleher Tuesday June 10 2008


Psyche, Science, and Society: Blog of Stephen Soldz: Psychoanalyst, Psychologist, Researcher, and Activist:

A drugged army is a more reliable army, June 8.


LIVING IN STIGMA:COUNSELING TRAUMA VICTIMS CAUSES SECONDARY TRAUMA: Study Shows. Posted June 7.


Florida Losing Medical Experts by Robin Adams - Posted: June 6, 2008 6:42:42 PM



Money cuts and political uncertainty = SUS brain drain June 06, 2008


 America's Medicated Army by Mark Thompson, Posted June 5, 2008


Purple Heart for PTSD? Idea sparks debate among troops, defense officials By Kelly Kennedy - Staff writer, posted Monday May 19, 2008 18:32:34 EDT


Brain Drain by Whitney Ray Posted: 3:11 PM May 15, 2008


 'Pain,' 'panic' at pump prompt press, poll pandemonium by Jennifer Harper. Posted: May 1, 2008


Science News: Counseling Trauma Victims Causes Secondary Trauma, Study Shows (Apr. 22, 2008)


Military Personnel Account for 20% of U.S. Suicides (Update2) By Tom Randall and Rob Waters, April 11th


Budget cuts driving Fla. professors away schools. Some finding better opportunities elsewhere. March 31.


Report: FSU Brain Drain: Part 2: Professor Charles Figley goes to Tulane. March 28.


FSU feeling 'brain drain' Many faculty tout budget crunch as reason for leaving By Stephen D. Price • FLORIDA CAPITAL BUREAU • March 20 and a shorter version.


In its fifth year, Iraq war sparks diverse reactions in Tallahassee area by Nic Corbett, March 18.


Florida's Financial Crisis Florida’s financial crisis impacts faculty, by Tom Block, Wednesday, March 12, 2008.


The New York Sun

Out & About:

Caring for Homeless Veterans

by AMANDA GORDON March 3, 2008


Jericho Project 25th Anniversary Gala Introduces Veterans Initiative

Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:00am EST


updated 9:12 a.m. ET, Tues., Feb. 12, 2008

and also:

Video games provide relief, therapy for soldiers in Iraq


Children are veterans, too Parental deployment puts some at risk, by Rick Harrison, Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008 11:39 PM EST


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