Our purpose is to inspire the greatest generation
Save A Warrior® has changed countless lives through our “War Detox” program, which supports the healing from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). We specialize in connecting Active Duty Military, Returning Veterans, and First Responders experiencing psychological trauma.
We take timeless virtues and present what is beautiful and good in a powerfully sacred experience. As we approach the issue of suicide, we look at the whole person, realizing there are many pieces to this puzzle that must be located and pieced together. The goal of the “war detox” experience is to reduce pain and increase resiliency.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
There are parts of ourselves that the traditional medical model is not equipped to heal or nourish, adding to our suffering. In ancient times, tribes understood that Warriors returning from battle required emotional and spiritual support to harmoniously reintegrate back into society. Everyone, from the wisest village elder to the common man understood, accepted and embraced these truths which, today, seem further and further from reality. Authentic cultures carried these principles for thousands of years – until they were lost. We NOW invite Warriors to revisit these “lost” homecoming experiences. To make this journey possible, we had to push the boundaries of the healing arts. By combining historical rituals and ceremonies with contemporary innovations, we witness astonishing results. Through the timeless art form of storytelling and story listening, combined with well-grounded instruction informing solid, “daily practices”, Warriors encounter a sense of being simultaneously present… and vitally alive. Some liken what we do to The Hero’s Journey. We simply call this “SAW”.
20 WARRIORS LOST PER DAY
263000
Veteran Suicides
Since 1979
150000
Vietnam Veterans
Lost Since
Coming Home
530000
Sought Treatment
for PTS
800000
Iraq & Afghanistan
Veterans Suffer
From PTS
LEGENDS. HEROES…. AND HEALING.
Everyone loves a great story, and the Warrior culture has thousands of them. Historic epics, timeless literary classics, and mythological folklore makeup our “Unknown World” where the ancient comes to life. The power of these archetypes and mythopoetic narratives are startling. Each SAW Cohort provides an extraordinary initiation and presents an opportunity to battle personal demons and find our way home. Packed with action, courage and humor, Warriors who complete this experience return with a healing “elixir”: the POWER and the WISDOM to serve OTHERS. A perfect recipe for bringing to life the soul, facilitating personal growth and promoting long-term resilience.