a practical guide for returning troops and their families /
First Statement of Responsibility
Laurie B. Slone and Matthew J. Friedman
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cambridge, Mass. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Da Capo Lifelong,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2008
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiv, 279 p. ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-239) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Understanding the emotional cycle of deployment -- 2. During deployment: setting the stage for homecoming -- 3. Homecoming: separating myth from reality -- 4. Understanding battlemind -- 5. Common reactions to the trauma of war -- 6. Anger and the adrenaline train -- 7. Guilt and moral dilemmas -- 8. Handling grief -- 9. Reconnecting with your partner, children, family, and friends -- 10. Overcoming barriers to care -- 11. Posttraumatic stress disorder -- 12. Recognizing other mental health issues -- 13. Dealing with injury -- 14. Community support -- 15. For those facing unique challenges -- A Final note -- Glossary -- References -- Resources for troops and their families
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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A resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities offers a guide to the most common after-effects of war and includes strategies for reintegration into everyday life, discussion of common myths, and an exploration of mental health concerns