Cantrell, Bridget C.

Down range : to Iraq and back Bridget C. Cantrell & Chuck Dean. - 1st ed. - Seattle, WA : WordSmith Publishing, c2005. - 156 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-156).

Journey from war to peace -- Mortaritaville -- Driving fast in the slow lane -- Some wounds are not visible -- First aid for PTSD -- You're not alone -- Down range was different -- Going from one world to the next -- Home, but not really -- Asleep at the wheel -- Guilt...the self- imposed prison -- Stringing up the wire -- Vet-to-vet -- Turning hearts toward home -- Self-care for leaders (with tools to help the troops) -- Prologue: a view of the combat community -- Preparing families for the homecoming.

Down range is a timely book dedicated to bringing the troops home and addressing the challenges of the re- integration process from combatant to civilian. Bridget Cantrell, Ph.D., and Vietnam veteran Chuck Dean have joined forces to present this vital information and resource manual for both returning troops and their loved ones. Here you will find answers, explanations, and insights as to why so many combat veterans suffer from flashbacks, depression, fits of rage, nightmares, anxiety, emotional numbing, and other troubling aspects of post- traumatic stress disorder.

1933150068 16.99 9781933150062

2006295745


Post-traumatic stress disorder--Prevention.
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Treatment.
Combat--Psychological aspects.
Stress (Psychology)
Psychology, Military.
Veterans--Mental health.

RC552.P67 / C36 2005

616.85/212

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