Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮

Soldiers Medal Recipient | Combat-Wounded Vet/Advocate | USAF Ret. | Service Dog Handler | 16+Y Strategic Gov. PR | Higher Ed. Dir. | K9s For Camo Ops. Dir.

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

This is my first warm winter in #CA. I am most excited to experience a beach winter. To take in the authentic sounds of waves w/@relaxmelodies in my ears, & organically w/my eyes. There’s nothing more surreal than a holistic experience of relaxation. #Peace

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It’s hard to believe that it's already Winter 😱

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[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

“It’s Not About the Nail”: a valuable lesson in effective #listening (active/passive-constructive listening)

Seven Guidelines to Listening #Communication

1. Be Brief – Stay on topic and keep it short and… https://t.co/I8aq7HBpaC

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

We all said it at least once, but likely, hundreds times more since our world seemed to unravel: “Why is the news always so negative?.”

Well, ask no more. #introducing, “Some Good News with John… https://t.co/gTigP6ngAj

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

Listening is far easier than speaking up. In these moments, the warrior is handing you their shield and weapon for a moment to ease the burden, making them #vulnerable. Talking instead of listening is like attacking… https://t.co/sCFwCBtnq3

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

No hasthtags, no trendy headlines...just know that there are those hurting and seeking motivation. Some have fallen into mental pits, some have fallen only further. If you want to get out of that pit, "start by making your bed." https://t.co/kMS7ExKtgb via @YouTube

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

I really want to adapt this quote for the context of my advocacy, and to those who “keep THEMSELVES together, FOR OTHERS.” You know who you are. You dress-up the exterior emotions to hide the internal pain and… https://t.co/TOAAImMVux

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

@K9sforCamo: Rescue, Rehabilitate & Empower. Centralized on helping #Veterans overwhelm their #ptsd #TBI & other health issues w/service dogs. What makes us unique is how our program helps heal everyone involved. #RescueDogs #Rehabilitate #empower_people. #SheltertoService @OPTV

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

#Heroes like my Filos are a credit to so many #Veterans’ lives saved. #servicedogs are not appreciated enough for the work they do or benefits they serve in enhancing behavior, health, & optimal social integration. See More, Do More, Save More @k9sforwarriors ... #NewProfilePic

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

Communicating with the public should be treated scientifically; understanding, mainly, about how to best convey a #strategy effectively, but that also manages #human behavior and positively directs #Socialimpact. #COVID19 #ForThePeople https://t.co/zHwgYml2GL

[Steven R. Doty & Filos 🦮 @dotypicture]

The negative #health, emotional and social (relational) impacts consequential of my #ptsd, #tbi and severe, chronic #pain can never be reversed or redacted. Filos can’t resolve all of the damage done to countless… https://t.co/CHZXucowKI

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Follow me on #facebook, and via link in bio to see how you can help K9s for Camo continue to provide #service #dogs for #Veterans at no cost, #RescueDogs from shelters, & continue to sustain our prisoner service dog #Training program - providing them w/vital life coping skills.

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LAST CHANCE to enter the giveaway! The sun may soon be setting on our fun, but there's still time to win $1K in airfare and $7K in gear! Prizes include: SONY a7R II + Gnarbox + NiSi Filters + Ikan cage & Stratus gimble + VEO2 tripod & bag + Adorama $$$ -> https://t.co/YLbgbCef2C