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

by Friedman, Matthew J.; Slone, Laurie B.

• ISBN13: 9781600940545
• ISBN10: 1600940544
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-13
• Publisher: PERSEUS BOOK GROUP

Summary

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 Zoneis a practical guide to helping troops and their families prevent war zone stresses from having a lasting negative impact.

Author Biography

Matthew J. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., one of the world’s top trauma experts, is Executive Director of the VA National Center for PTSD and a professor atDartmouth Medical School. Laurie B. Slone, Ph.D., is the Associate Director for Research and Education of the VA National Center for PTSD and an assistant professor at Dartmouth Medical School.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Understanding the Emotional Cycle of Deployment	p. 1
During Deployment: Setting the Stage for Homecoming	p. 19
Homecoming: Separating Myth from Reality	p. 39
Understanding Battlemind	p. 56
Common Reactions to the Trauma of War	p. 65
Anger and the Adrenaline Train	p. 83
Guilt and Moral Dilemmas	p. 96
Handling Grief	p. 106
Reconnecting with Your Partner, Children, Family, and Friends	p. 116
Overcoming Barriers to Care	p. 136
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	p. 150
Recognizing Other Mental Health Issues	p. 171
Dealing with Injury	p. 187
Community Support	p. 199
For Those Facing Unique Challenges	p. 213
A Final Note	p. 223
Glossary	p. 227
References	p. 233
Resources for Troops and Their Families	p. 241
Acknowledgments	p. 263
Index	p. 267
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