Thrive withProjectNewHope
PNH and TCM: Making a Real Difference for Veterans
ProjectNewHope,Inc.(PNH)wasfoundedtohelpVeteransrebuildandreconnectafterserving ourcountry.Thosewhoweartheuniformandtheirfamiliesareveryawareofthesacrifices necessarytoserveandsometimesthosesacrificeshavelong-lastingeffects.Withthehelpofa generousdonor,PNHhasstartedacollaborativeinitiativewithMichaelCortina,creatorofthe CortinaMethod(TMC)andarenowofferingindividualsessionsthatmakearealdifferencefor Veteransandtheirfamilies.
WhatisTCM?
TheCortinaMethod(TCM)isabrain-basedhealingmethodologytoresolvetrauma.Itutilizesa strategicprotocolrootedinneuroscienceforefficientoutcomeswithemphasisonpeopleNOT havingtoreliveorreexperiencedistressingemotions.Itinvolvesbrainoptimizationand reprocessing.Brainoptimizationisgettingthebraintorespondtolife,inthemostenticingand optimalwaypossible.
WhatTCMdoes:
TCMresolvestrauma/PTSDinaslittleasasinglevisit.Theoutcomeisthatpeoplesharethat painfulemotionsarereplacedwithjoy,gratitude,relief,andexcitement.Itresolvesandremoves triggersandsymptoms.PeoplesaythattheyareAMAZEDathowtheyfeelandthinkaresomuch moreproductive,advantageous,anddesirableafterTCM.Changesaresustainable.
What’stheprocesslike:
TCMisatalkingandexperientialprocessthatutilizesneurosciencefindings,physicalmovement, brain-basedlanguage,calmingtechniques,andmore.ThePractitionerdoesmostofthetalking duringavisit.AnothergreatdifferentiatoristhatitdoesNOTrequirethepersonreceivingitto reliveorreexperienceanypainduringtheprocessofgettingpainrelatedtopasteventsresolved. Assuch,itisaverygentle,light,upliftingprocess.ThePractitionerisveryactiveanddirectivewith anextraordinarysenseofattunementandunitywiththeindividualtheyareserving
Whyitworks:
TheCortinaMethodtakesgreatcaretoestablishrootcauseororiginoftheproblem.Neural plasticity(theabilityforthebraintoreorganizeneuralpaths,connections,andfunctions)is facilitatedatpeaklevels.Scientificadvanceshaveshownthatmemoryisnotstable,fixed,static, butratherlabileandmalleableTCMfullyengagesthisneurosciencerevelationbyupdating learningorstoredmemory.Thatiswheretransformativehealingtakesplace.
FREESessions
ToRegisterforafreesessionforyou,yourspouse,orchildren,pleasecompletethisform: www.projectnewhopema.org/veterans-support-programs/connecting-the-dots/ YoumayalsoliketojoinoneofourTCMRetreats,thecornerstoneofPNHCheckouttheUpcoming Retreatsatthislink:www.projectnewhopema.org/home/retreats/.
AWeekofimpactfulhealing&workshopsdesignedforcouplesto ResolveTraumas,CalmYourNervousSystem& EnhanceCommunication.
Eachpersonattendingwillreceivehealingvisitsinthehighly acclaimedTheCortinaMethod(TCM)deliveredbyTrauma ResolutionExpertMichaelCortinaandhisteam.TCMisdesignedto healPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,LimitingBeliefsandmore.
Veterans Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
DoyoustrugglewithPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,Limiting Beliefs?TheCortinaMethod(TCM)resolves&dissolvesthese problemareas.Basedonneuroscience,TCMisBrain-BasedHealing thathelpspeoplegetovertrauma,WITHOUThavingtoreliveANY pain.Replacepainwithjoy,gratitude,relief,andexcitement.Also enjoyEquineTherapyandholisticwellnessofYoga,Reiki,and Reflexology.
DoyoustrugglewithPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,Limiting Beliefs?TheCortinaMethod(TCM)resolves&dissolvesthese problemareas.Basedonneuroscience,TCMisBrain-BasedHealing thathelpspeoplegetovertrauma,WITHOUThavingtoreliveANY pain.Replacepainwithjoy,gratitude,relief,andexcitement.Also enjoyEquineTherapyandholisticwellnessofYoga,Reiki,and Reflexology.
August7-11,2025
byJenniferCesaitis
CONNECTING the DOTS Corner
CaseManagementatPNHhelpstoconnectVeterans,andcurrentServiceMembers,to neededresources.Manytimes,individualsdonotknowwheretoturntoandcanfeel overwhelmedbynavigatingresourcesandsupports.Ourcasemanagerisheretohelp.
byJenniferCesaitis
Inadditiontonavigatingneededresources,ourcasemanagerattendsoutreachevents, trainings,speakingeventsandfacilitatesVeteransgroups.
Thismonth,ourcasemanagerwillbeattendingthe182INFBattalionMilitaryBalltospeak withthesoldiersandfamilymembersaboutmentalhealthandnotonlytheimpactithas ontheindividualbutalsothefamilyunit.
“ToooftenwhenyouaskasoldieriftheysufferfromPTSD,anxiety,depression,ortrauma, theanswerisNO…Ifyouwanttoknowthetruth,asksomeonewholovesthem.” (Anonymous).
ProjectNewHopeInc.’svisionistoempowerServiceMembers,Veterans,andtheirfamilies throughfreeretreats,supportiveprograms,wellnessandeducationinaconfidentialand safeenvironment.Ourtherapeuticretreatsprovidethisenvironment.”
Wehadthehonorofwelcoming93-year-oldErnestRoytoourWestfieldoffice.Mr. RoyisaproudUnitedStatesAirForceVeteranwhoservedourcountryduringboth WorldWarIIandtheKoreanWar.Hisbravery,dedication,andcommitmentto protectingourfreedomsaretrulyinspiring.
Itwasaprivilegetomeetsucharemarkableindividualandhearabouthis incredibleexperiences.Thankyou,Mr.Roy,foryourselflessserviceandfor embodyingthespiritofsacrificethatdefinesournation’sheroes.Wesaluteyou!
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Thrive withProjectNewHope
Honoring our Donors & Supporters
AheartfeltthankyoutoLori&Bernieforspearheadingthisincrediblefood driveforProjectNewHopeInc.atMarket32inWorcester.Alongwithyour dedicatedhelpers—Marcia,Ray,andFrank—youhavegoneaboveand beyondtosupportVeteransandtheirfamilies.Wedeeplyappreciateyour effortsaswebegin2025withgratitudeandhope
Wealsoextendoursincerethankstoallthecustomerswhopurchased thesebagsfilledwithessentialitems:
•PICSTurkeyStuffing
•PICSCutGreenBeans
•PICSCranberrySauce
•PICSTurkeyGravy
•PICSCreamofMushroomSoup
•LiptonBroccoliCheddarPastaSide
YourgenerosityensuresthatVeteransandtheirfamilieswillhave f i i hi l T h makingameaningful ation.
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ThankYoutotheMassachusettsLionsDistrict33A forhostingavitalserviceprojecttobenefitSully’s VeteranFoodPantryatourWorcesterand Westfieldlocations.
WedeeplyappreciatetheWorcesterLionsClubfor spearheadingthisserviceprojectattheMidWinterConferenceYourdedicationtocollecting much-neededpantryitemsforveterans,active servicemembers,andtheirfamiliesmakesa meaningfuldifference.
Yourgenerosityandeffortswilldirectlysupportour missionofprovidingessentialresourcestothose whohaveservedournation.
Thankyouforpartneringwithustomakethis initiativeasuccess.Together,weareensuringthat noveteranormilitaryfamilygoeswithoutthe supporttheydeserve.
Honoring our Donors &
AHeartfeltThankstoJudyBrodowskiforhergenerosityandsupport. Judyrecentlydonatedthreewomen’swintercoats,onemen’scoat, andasetofbedsheetstohelpVeteransandtheirfamilies. Thesethoughtfulcontributionswillmakeasignificantdifference, especiallyduringthecoldwintermonths,ensuringthatthoseinneed canstaywarmandcomfortable Everydonation,bigorsmall,makesameaningfulimpactinthelives ofthoseweserve.
WewerethrilledtopartnerwithQCC VeteransClubfortheircookingdays! Recently,theymadesomedelicious venisonchili!Keepandeyeoutfortheir nextcookingdaysoyoudon’tmissout onafantasticlunchwithgreat company!Thankyoueveryonethat stoppedby!
ThankyoutoVanGardenGroupVolunteers!Wearesogratefultoeachofyoufortakingthetime tocomeinandassistwithfillingfoodorders.Yourhardworkanddedicationmakeareal differenceinensuringthatVeteransandtheirfamilieshaveaccesstothesupporttheyneed. Yourcommitmenttoservingothersreflectstheverybestofourcommunity
