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Today, we're speaking
with Fabrice Octeau,

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a peer support coordinator

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with the Operational Stress
Injury Social Support Program.

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This national peer
support network

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for Canadian Armed Forces
members, veterans

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and their families
provides mentorship,

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first-hand lived experience
and practical knowledge

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for those with
an operational stress injury.

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Thanks for joining us
today, Fabrice.

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I was wondering if you could
give us a quick overview

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of what an operational
stress injury is

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and what are some
of the contributing factors.

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Well, the OSISS program

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which has just celebrated
its 20th year of existence

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has developed the term
of "operational stress injury"

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which we call "OSI"

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which describe any persistence
psychological difficulties

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resulting from
a military operational task,

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including training incident,

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domestic and international
operations.

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There are different factors
and experiences

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that can contribute to an OSI:

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trauma or injury by impact,

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grief, fatigue or moral injury.

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When you have a difficulty
managing your emotions

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such as mood swing, withdrawal,

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social isolation, anger, feeling
of distress, helplessness,

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aggression or impulsivity.

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Your sleep is disturbed

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and there is a loss of interest
in the activity of daily living,

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you might have an OSI and you
should consult and ask for help.

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And I understand

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that this is a "for peers
by peers" support program.

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Can you tell us more about what
it's like for the individual

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when this is the approach?

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Well, peer helpers
and peers with an OSI

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share similar experiences

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which helps to create
close bonds

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and a climate of trust
and non-judgment.

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Being able to look
at someone in the eyes

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and see that they understand and
feel what you have experienced,

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a resilient person
who listens to you,

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who accompanies you
in the most difficult moments,

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to whom you can confide
feelings, stories and cry,

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well, this provides hope
and relief from your OSI.

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For those who want
to reach out for themselves

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or a loved one
who might be suffering

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from an operational
stress injury,

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how can they get support?

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The best way to contact us is
by using our web page

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at the osiss.ca

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or by calling
our 1-800 number, 883-6094.

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We will contact you and explain
the one-on-one support program

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and possible peer
support groups,

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the confidentiality
of our program.

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We will accompany the peers

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in the different stages
of their recovery,

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support them
and their loved ones

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and give them
hope and motivation

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in the face of the various
changes that appear.

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Above all, develop solutions
to the challenges that arise

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and refer them
to the right people.

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Because it's essential
to seek help

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and support as soon as possible
to promote your recovery.

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Absolutely. And I want
to thank you so much

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for joining us today, Fabrice.

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You're welcome

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and thanks again from
the program and myself. Bye.

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