wm m cross m mm U la The story of Joe It tht story of a 20th etntury miraclt. Fifty years ago this man would probably nova boon lost to his family and to socitty forovtr. Modem knowledge of psychiatry and psychology and methods of troatmont have roclaimod thousands of mtntally and omotionally SECTION TWO Established 1873 ROSEBURG, OREGON THURSDAY, MAR. 2, 1950 3150 dishirbod people. No ono parson is rtsponsiMo for this miraclo. It Is achieved by teamwork. It is achieved by the psychologist, psychiatrist, the social worker, and the Red Cross volunteer worker, fighting side by side for the recovery of each patient. r J-sQy- f J ' r -.wx . .1 Aji' : ; .W ;: ' J V ' -TVf1 ll - a ? . . -S . U A - Tl :..v ' ' ) "i- b :jZ f ' Y - iiM 1 ;v;?r . A j y" 1' V ' ' V'-: V J ' JtttlfijgA Th'nks ij expressed to the patients at the Veterans hospital who K "y " '' ' "rijlyi ,osel, lor thes P'ctureJ. " " Mr. Barker who wai "Joe" in the 11 I A- I " ' fwup therapy and final picture of the series. Photographs were j' I . -.N.-'-' ''jTl -J I ' VMS 0,ad br Un o Prks-Chitwood studio -and Milton Hard ' i1 V. ' ijl ' Ui Veterani hos'pitaL j 1 Program Of Rehabilitation At Veterans Hospital Told PICTURE I This is the story of Joe. It is the story of an ex-service man who has come to the Veterans hospital for help. Dunne the war Joe was captured in North Africa and spent 17 months in a German prison camp. He attempted escape three times and was re-captured twice, spend ing months in solitary confinement as punishment. His third attempt was successful, and he escaped into France and re-joined the Am erican forces. At war's end Joe returned home to his wife and kb. But he is find ing it more and more difficult to adjust to civilian life. He has brought back too many memories, too many things he can't forget. PICTURE 1 At his own request, Joe is ad mitted to the Roseburg Veterans hospital. Within 48 hours he is in terviewed by Miss Marycarol Jones, the hospital social worker. With sympathy and tact. Miss Jones talks to him about his home life and his problems. Another so cial worker in Joe's home town will visit his family, explaining to them the treatment Joe will undergo and seeking information that will heln determine his trouble. Soon after admission, Joe meets one of the hospital's psychologists. Dr. Framplon Price, who explains the hospital's "team-approach." The "team-approach" means the cooperation of the psychiatrist, the psychologist and the social worker to help the patient. Among the tests given the incoming patient by the psychologist is the Rorschach or "ink-blot" test, which is used to measure the patient's personal ity ana his ability to think clearly. From the results of the Rorschach test, and others, it is apparent that Joe is suffering from "anx iety neurosis" which is uncontroll able anxiety and worry. PICTURE 4 I Dr. Abbott Simmons, staff psv chiatrist. aided bv hospital nurse Biegler, is preparing Joe for a so dium amytal interview. Sodium am ytal, closely akin to the -so-called "truth serum," temporarily blocks the centers of discrimination so the patient will feel free to discuss his problems without reserve. During the sodium amytal interview, Joe talks at length about his second at tempted escape from the German prison camp, an escape he planned and in which tils best friend was killed. A dprp sense of responsibil ity for this death becomes apparent. PICTURE S Joe has been in the hospital two months now, and has been taking a series of insulin shock treatments. He is feeling less depressed and worried and is beginning to take an intAr-nct in nthf tiAtnlA Vnv he starts attending the group ther apy sessions, under the guidance ol Dr. Sinclair, staff psychologist. Encouraged by the other patients, Joe finally begins to talk about his war experiences. He tells about the careful planning of his second es cape from the prison camp, how it went wrong, and how, as a result, his buddy was killed. He hears the problems of the other patients and begins to see his own "guilt sense" in a more normal perspective. PICTURE t There's twenty-four hours in a day, even in a hospital, and some of these hours can seem very long. Treatment takes only a small part of each day, and Joe feels better when he keeps busy. The occupa tional therapy department of the hospital has a lot of interests to offer: photography, weaving, leath er work, wood working, ceramics and basketry. Still feeling a bit shaky, but anxious to keep Imisv. Joe tries his hand at making small basket, as Red Cross volun teer worker Mrs. Young stands by to offer encouragement and help. PICTURE 7 Joe is a draftsman for i con struction company, but typing is something he's always wisned he knew but has never had time or opportunity to learn. So he puts in an hour a day in the Educational, KenaDintatKin aepartmem. nra. Jo seph Boudreau. a volunteer Red Cross worker who comes to Kie hos pital one dav a week, helps the class through the mysteries of touch typing. PICTURE I There's a dance at the hospital twice a month, sponsored by civic and patriotic organizations of Rose burg. There's a good orchestra, decorations, refreshments, and lota of partners, for the hospital dances are very popular with Roseburg ladies. But dancing is something else for which Joe hasn't found time. Under the direction of Milton Hard, and with a Red Cross volun teer to help Joe learns the basie one - two - three waits atep. Mrs. Charles Packard, Mrs. Joseph Bnu reau. Mrs. Paul Barcus and Mrs. Lloyd Hayes are An hand each week to help the "dancing class." PICTURE f At last the big day comes. Joe has "passed staff and if going; home, confident and secure. He sees his problem in Its normal per spective and is armed with knowl. edge to prevent its re-oecurance. On hand to say goodbye, and to wish happiness to Joe and his wife are Chief Nurse Bloom. Dr. Arthur Anderson, and the Red Cross field director whose office, located at the hospital, has organired and di rected part of the work that has aided Joe in hit return to normal life. You Are The Hand Of Friendship Support Your Red Cross The hand of friendship plays a great part in the recovery of every hospital patient.