| After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families Contributor(s): Friedman, Matthew J. (Author), Slone, Laurie B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1600940544 ISBN-13: 9781600940545 Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: A highly practical, user-friendly guide to homecoming-including common after-effects of war zone exposure and how to cope-for returning troops and their families |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd) - Self-help | Self-management - Stress Management - Self-help | Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd) |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2008005555 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.41" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the Director and Associate Director of the VA's National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: a highly practical, user-friendly guide that answering all conceivable questions about returning from war--for veterans and families 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 stresses from having a lasting negative impact. |