I Always Sit with My Back to the Wall: Managing Traumatic Stress and Combat PTSD Through the R-E-C-O-V-E-R Approach for Veterans and Families
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Author Description
Sound, authoritative, and filled with positive, practical information, I Always Sit with My Back to the Wall is the only book of its kind to embrace the whole person of warriors and others with PTSD ready to take charge of their lives. The book is aimed at people who suffer from PTSD and their families or caregivers. It is a magical fusion of two outstanding minds and empathic hearts truly dedicated to soldiers and their families. It provides the straight story on combat trauma and PTSD that you will find nowhere else. You will learn how to manage your PTSD and combat trauma through the R-E-C-O-V-E-R approach: 1) Recognizing when PTSD is in your life. 2) Educating yourself about PTSD. 3) Connecting biology to your psychology. 4) Organizing a comprehensive care plan for PTSD. 5) Viewing your issues in a new light. 6) Empowering yourself through strong systems of support. 7) Redefining the meaning of your life: posttraumatic growth.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book offers a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families dealing with traumatic stress and PTSD. Authors Chrys L. Parker and Harry A. Croft present the R-E-C-O-V-E-R approach, a structured method designed to help individuals manage PTSD symptoms and foster post-traumatic growth. The book aims to provide clear, practical information for those ready to take control of their lives, addressing the whole person affected by combat trauma.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Recognition of PTSD symptoms and their impact.
- Educational resources on understanding PTSD.
- Explanation of the connection between biology and psychology in trauma.
- Guidance on creating a comprehensive care plan.
- Strategies for reframing personal issues and challenges.
- Methods for empowerment through robust support systems.
- Exploration of redefining life's meaning and achieving post-traumatic growth.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is presented as a sound and authoritative resource for individuals suffering from PTSD, particularly veterans and their families. It is lauded for its practical information and its focus on the 'whole person' in managing trauma. The R-E-C-O-V-E-R approach is highlighted as a unique and effective framework for understanding and addressing PTSD. The fusion of the authors' expertise and empathy is noted as a key strength in guiding readers toward recovery and post-traumatic growth.
Page Count:
275
Publication Date:
2011-03-01
Publisher:
Back To The Wall LLC
ISBN-10:
1890498432
ISBN-13:
9781890498436
Health
Psychology
Non-Fiction
Self-help
Veterans
Trauma
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