Mission43 ORP: Finding Purpose Through Struggle
Mission43 is dedicated to supporting Idaho’s military veterans, active service members, and their families as they transition, grow, and lead in civilian life. One of the greatest challenges that many face is finding meaning and strength in the aftermath of struggle, whether through service, transition, or personal adversity.
Operation Resilient Path (ORP) is dedicated to helping veterans and first responders facing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) by providing confidential, fast access to treatment options.
Finding Purpose Through Struggle
Join Mission43 for a meaningful evening of connection, reflection, and growth as we host a special ORP event in partnership with The Headstrong Project.
We are honored to welcome AJ Veal, National Outreach Director of The Headstrong Project, who will share his personal story of service, struggle, and recovery. AJ will speak candidly about the hidden struggles of service and substance use, the challenges of transition, identity, parenting, and moral injury, ultimately finding purpose through adversity.
Following AJ’s story, Kathryn Dosch, M.Ed, LPC, NCC, Regional Clinical Director with The Headstrong Project, will provide a clinical perspective. Kathryn will explore the research behind storytelling as a tool for healing, how moral injury impacts individuals and families, and the vital role of purpose in fostering Post-Traumatic Growth.
This event is open to veterans, first responders, and military spouses.
What to Expect
Understanding struggle and recovery takes both lived experience and clinical insight. This event offers both, with space for reflection and connection.
Personal Storytelling: AJ Veal shares his journey of service, substance use, transition, and growth.
Clinical Perspective: Kathryn Dosch explains how storytelling aids recovery, the effects of moral injury, and the role of purpose in Post-Traumatic Growth.
Community Connection: Breakout discussions and a Q&A session to process, share, and connect with others who understand.
DETAILS
Date: Monday, October 6th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MT
Location: Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse
Refreshments: Provided
Registration: Required
ABOUT HEADSTRONG
Headstrong provides a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive treatment program addressing the psychological aftermath of trauma. Treatment is both collaborative and evidence-based. Headstrong commits to supporting those who bravely served our country, regardless of service era or discharge status, and battle daily with the impact of trauma. We deliver the treatment, tools, and support needed to win that battle. Confidential. Bureaucracy-free. Stigma-free.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORs
Kathryn Dosch, M.Ed, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Senior Director for Network Clinical Operations at The Headstrong Project. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in PTSD, trauma, and military family challenges, providing care to veterans, first responders, and their families. As the daughter of an Air Force veteran, she understands the unique struggles of military life and has dedicated her career to improving mental health outcomes through evidence-based treatments. Kathryn has led teams of clinicians and worked extensively in integrated care, ensuring those who serve receive the support they deserve.
AJ Veal is the National Outreach Director for The Headstrong Project. As a US Army veteran who served as Military Police, AJ has experienced the challenges of service, transition, and recovery. His journey includes struggles with substance use, identity, parenting, and moral injury, and ultimately finding purpose through adversity. Today, he uses his experience to connect veterans, first responders, and their families with support and resources, sharing his story to inspire healing and resilience.