As a member of the American Red Cross Mental Health Cadre and the Dallas Texas Medical Reserve Corps, I have participated in many emergency relief efforts including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. I cannot help but imagine how much easier our job could have been with the QOLA in response to these national crises. Assessing the quality of life of individuals experiencing traumatic events in their lives, means help can be more expeditious, less costly and most of all, it maintains the integrity and respect of the individual. On-site assessment would provide information in a manner that increases response time for the needs of individuals and their families.

After years of using many assessment instruments that are costly and time-consuming (for the therapist and the client), I quickly recognized the value of the Quality of Life Assessment™Software. The assessment is well designed and quickly produces results that can be applied in numerous settings. It is particularly adaptable for use by military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters and others who do not respond well to traditional methods of testing.

I highly recommend the QOLA and encourage therapists, individuals, organizations, government and social service agencies to explore the applications and versatility of the instrument.

Dr. Sandra K. Young-Whigham, LCSW, Psy.D.
Psychotherapist

After 25 years in the military divided between 13 years as an Airborne Ranger Infantry NCO and Officer followed by 12 years as a Military Police Officer which including tours as a Milcom Provost Marshal and CID District Commander, I feel that I have encountered a wide assortment of soldiers, family members and civilian contractors/employees. The military is amazingly effective and efficient when any of these are physically wounded and equally driven when dealing with those choosing to commit crimes. Unfortunately, nowhere in my four years at the Military Academy, the Infantry Basic and Advanced Course, the Command and General Staff Course and the numerous additional educational opportunities, did the military teach me what to look for and how to handle the unseen: their mental health, or their myriad emotional problems, other than to send them to Mental Health with its negative stigma.

After being exposed to the Quality of Life Assessment™Software (QOLA), I feel that this is a quick, easy, non threatening, and effective tool for most of our veterans. The computer based assessment produces a chart type report which shows the veteran when he stands among his peers in a number of areas. As a private assessment it is only available to the vet unless he chooses to share it. Coupled with a counseling program and a list of resources available to the vet, the VetLife QOLA is the only asset of its type available and the price to the vet is right - nothing!

LT. Colonel Richard McCaughey, USA (Ret.)
CID Deputy Group Commander

The assessment is very well designed for military personnel, both active duty and veteran. The report from the assessment closely matched my own sentiments, but expressed them in greater detail and definition. I am familiar with a similar study enjoying a high degree of acceptance among the psychotherapy community, namely the MMPI, and find the QOLA much better suited for the military.

Dr. Doug Huber, M.D. Army Captain
Former Commander, American Legion Post 140, Buckhead, Georgia

Life is hard at times, and no one gets a pass. In those hard times we may become broken in spirit, and find we need help, hope, and healing. Where we turn in our search for what we need will ultimately determine how those life experiences will shape our thoughts and feelings about who we are.

As a solution oriented pastoral counselor, I am always looking for tools to help clients find the way out of sorrow or woundedness (self inflicted or other inflicted) to a place of restoration. As I have become acquainted with the Quality of Life Assessment™ Software, I can visualize how this simple and scientific tool will capably serve those who use it. This assessment is a powerful way to not only help someone learn more about themselves, but more importantly, create an energizing plan of hope to move to a place of greater emotional and spiritual peace in their everyday living.

Because this assessment is designed in such a way to measure physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, I recommend it without reservation for widespread settings in private, corporate, social service, and general population sectors.

Rev. Gregory M Griffin, MA
Licensed Pastoral Counselor

As a retired Vet, the information I learned about myself from the QOLA helped me deal with many of the issues that have caused me sleepless nights. After taking the QOLA I got a deeper understanding of my issues. I believe all soldiers be given an opportunity to take the Life Renewed Quality of Life Assessment™.

Santos De La Rosa, Army Captain
Operation Just Cause / Panama

The assessment was well-written and easy to take. It really helped me to understand myself better. This assessment will be a great help to veterans with differential diagnosis of PTSD. I am very proud to have served my country.

Dave Orman, Medic, Army Ranger
Sgt., 101st Airborne Eagle Dust-off