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

After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families
ISBN-10
0786731958
ISBN-13
9780786731954
Category
Self-Help
Pages
296
Language
English
Published
2009-04-24
Publisher
Hachette+ORM
Authors
Matthew J. Friedman, Laurie B. Slone

Description

This accessible guide to military homecoming by two PTSD experts offers practical advice and information on the aftereffects of war zone exposure. Returning from the warfront can be a daunting prospect. Many servicemembers and their loved ones are reunited only to discovered that they are not truly prepared for the changes and challenges they face. In After the War Zone, the Director and Associate Director of the VA’s National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder provide an essential resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities. 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 transition to life back on the home front.

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