mark grandstaff replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Thanks Robert....  We as a military cannot function without the oil so we Fight to ensure that we have it.  I served in the Vietnam War in 1974-75 and then in Desert Storm...there is indeed a "multidimensional field of emotions" when it comes to my…"
Apr 2, 2015
mark grandstaff replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Hi Craig.....Yes the Campbellian myth (for a lack of a better phrase) does work for American soldiers fairly well with one exception....that the boon (for many of these 20+ year old) is not recognized by the civilians for which he/she fought.  Hence…"
Apr 2, 2015
Craig Chalquist, PhD replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Hi Mark, I was rereading this and wondered if you've used Campbell's Hero's Journey in your work with returning combat vets. I have found it very useful with them (I come from two military families and spent some years counseling men with PTSD). The…"
Apr 2, 2015
Craig Chalquist, PhD replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Week 2 Reading Reflections in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Hi Mark,
We'll actually be addressing that today via the idea of transrevolution, which starts by tending the mythos that emerges from a group, business, nation, etc. I think that trying to build or impose a myth on an organization never works…"
Mar 28, 2015
Robert Vitale replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Hi Mark,  I commend you for answering the  call to help those  suffering in the" mental trenches"  brought about by the military experience.  Having served in the Army during the Vietnam War, to this day there are areas of memory that I cannot…"
Mar 27, 2015
isabella mori replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"just a quick wave to you.  i've spent quite a bit of time in your current neck of the woods (in recent years mostly in stein). 
something just occurred to me reading your notes.  i work a lot in the area of mental illness stigma, and one of the…"
Mar 27, 2015
mark grandstaff replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Yes....  Military culture fosters a high level of continuity, camaraderie, and community.  Their mythic totems, taboos and historical stories (myth) celebrate who they are as a people and what behavior is expected.  When they come home for good ...…"
Mar 27, 2015
Bonnie Bright replied to mark grandstaff's discussion Introductions in Applied Mythology Certificate Participant Group — March/April 2015
"Hi Mark, So glad to have you on board. What wonderful work you're doing. I have a brother in the army who is currently stationed in Germany--though I think he needs the myth that helps his family with culture shock at this stage as they're still in…"
Mar 26, 2015

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