After the War Zone A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families

Name: After the War Zone A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families
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ISBN: 9781600940545

ISBN-10: 1600940544

ISBN-13: 9781600940545

Edition: 2008

Authors: Matthew J. Friedman, Laurie B. Slone

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Two experts from the VA National Center for PTSD provide an essential resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities, sharing what troops really experience during deployment and back home. Pinpointing the most common after-effects of war and offering strategies for troop reintegration to daily life, Drs. Friedman and Slone cover the myths and realities of homecoming; reconnecting with spouse and family; anger and adrenaline; guilt and moral dilemmas; and PTSD and other mental-health concerns. With a wealth of community and government resources, tips, and suggestions, After the War Zone is a practical guide to helping troops and their families prevent war zone…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/13/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Introduction



Understanding the Emotional Cycle of Deployment



During Deployment: Setting the Stage for Homecoming



Homecoming: Separating Myth from Reality



Understanding Battlemind



Common Reactions to the Trauma of War



Anger and the Adrenaline Train



Guilt and Moral Dilemmas



Handling Grief



Reconnecting with Your Partner, Children, Family, and Friends



Overcoming Barriers to Care



Posttraumatic Stress Disorder



Recognizing Other Mental Health Issues



Dealing with Injury



Community Support



For Those Facing Unique Challenges


A Final Note


Glossary


References


Resources for Troops and Their Families


Acknowledgments


Index