Veterans often experience challenges related to processing traumatic experiences and community reintegration, yet there is a dearth of research on promising community-driven approaches. This paper describes core processes and outcomes of Vets & Friends (V&F), a community-based support program that promotes veteran reintegration by healing trauma and moral injury using a communalization of trauma (CoT) approach. We conducted focus groups with 23 V&F group members. A mix of inductive and deductive codes were generated during thematic analysis. Critical themes identified included processes such as sharing narratives, connecting emotionally with experiences, feeling heard and accepted by group members, and listening as others shared their experiences. Outcomes included restoration of trust, connection with group members, building skills to manage trauma, and community acceptance and engagement. V&F shows promise in meeting veteran-specific needs by employing CoT approaches that offer opportunities to restore community trust and acceptance.

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创伤方法社区化的过程和结果：兽医与朋友社区支持小组


退伍军人经常遇到与处理创伤经历和重新融入社区相关的挑战，但缺乏对有前途的社区驱动方法的研究。本文描述了退伍军人与朋友 (V&F) 的核心流程和成果，这是一个基于社区的支持计划，通过使用创伤公共化 (CoT) 方法治愈创伤和精神伤害，促进退伍军人重返社会。我们与 23 名 V&F 小组成员进行了焦点小组讨论。在主题分析过程中生成了归纳和演绎代码的混合。确定的关键主题包括分享叙述、情感与经历联系、感觉被小组成员倾听和接受以及倾听其他人分享他们的经历等过程。结果包括恢复信任、与团体成员的联系、培养管理创伤的技能以及社区的接受和参与。 V&F 通过采用 CoT 方法来满足退伍军人的特定需求，从而提供恢复社区信任和接受的机会。