What would make a Storyteller/Therapist start a program for Veterans who are struggling with large and small traumas and Post Traumatic Stress? Who would help with THAT? What guidelines does Elaine follow and recommend when asking Veterans “Tell me Your Story?” How do carefully crafted words help the public to understand what is needed? How did we collaborate and speak the truth without fighting?

Stories to tell how much we need the tremendous capabilities of Veterans in our homes and communities. All presented from the Heart and Spiritual Center of one Storyteller/Therapist who listened  and acted on what was needed.

Elaine Wynne grew up in Alaska and on a farm north of Bemidji, surrounded by Veterans of the 2nd World War. Her beloved father died when she was 15, telling her “You can do anything you want in your life.” She became a Performing Storyteller, active with Northlands Storytelling Network, Story Front and NSN. She organized the 1990 National Storytelling Conference in the Twin Cities. Elaine studied Storytelling and Psychology at Metropolitan State University.  She co-led and promoted two health centered non-profits before earning a Master’s Degree from St. Mary’s University.  As an EMDR therapist, she founded Veteran Resilience Project, Inc.  Story Advocacy makes this effective trauma therapy available to MN Veterans and service members.