PTSD and Blast Injury in the Military and Veterans
Books on PTSD post traumatic stress disorder and blast injury in veterans and in the military
PTSD can affect service members, veterans and civilians. Blast injuries in the military have exposed veterans to mild brain injuries or concussions or more severe traumatic brain injuries. These books describe the causes, symptoms, effects and treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and blast injury as service members return to home and family.
When a parent has a brain injury, a child’s world is irreversibly changed. “The often invisible effects of TBI are difficult for adults to fully comprehend; more so for children who are discovering the world around them,” says author Shannon Maxwell. “Big Boss Brain is our way of providing children with a vehicle to understand TBI and realize that they are not alone.” Colorfully illustrated, this book is an essential tool for parents with children in elementary and middle school.
Many veterans and service members exposed to blasts in Iraq or Afghanistan have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or TBI and PTSD. This tip card helps survivors, families and caregivers understand why blasts cause so many injuries, how trauma damages the brain, and the symptoms of TBI and PTSD.
Women caring for spouses injured in combat face a new war on the homefront as service member and veterans return home with PTSD or TBI. This booklet describes the effects of caregiving on marriages and children with suggestions for recognizing compassion fatigue, grieving losses, managing stress, and developing coping skills.
As service members and veterans return home from combat and have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, their young children are often confused by a parent's actions and behavior. The initial excitement of having Daddy home (or Mommy) can change as children adjust to new routines. A parent's nightmares, short tempers, flashbacks, and avoidance can frighten and confuse children. PTSD can change a parent and this can be scary and upsetting for young children. This picture story book helps small children understand PTSD and gives reassurance of a parent's love. Highly recommended for families with young children whose parent has come home from Iraq or Afghanistan
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may struggle with recurring memories, flashbacks, and other symptoms for years, making it difficult to function at home and at work. Using a mind body method, this 10 week self-help program guides civilians and service members on how to use your body to settle your mind, develop skills to address PTSD, and to feel connected once more. Techniques and exercises show how to reduce feelings of emotional detachment, decrease body tension, address intrusive memories, and track progress. Filled with scales, worksheets and exercises, this is a practical workbook that provides tools for living.
A pocket guide for caregivers gives suggestions and strategies for coping with the stress, responsibilities and demands of caregiving. Section I covers Taking Care of the Caregiver and Section II has tips for helping with cognitive, emotional and behavioral changes. Wives and other women caring for wounded service members and veterans will find this especially helpful.
When a loved one is wounded, many caregivers struggle to cope with the effects of a brain injury and/or PTSD on family members, especially spouses and children living at home. This special tool kit has information on the symptoms of concussion, blast injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, post-traumatic headaches, substance abuse and suicide risk. They also discuss the stresses and rewards of caregiving, give tips on communicating with children, managing behavior, controlling anger, improving sleep. Special attention is given to signs of secondary traumatic stress among family members and caregivers and the importance of recognizing symptoms of compassion fatigue. This practical set of books is a valuable resource for any family touched by the wounds of war.
Packet of 6 tip cards addresses effects of concussion, blast injury, PTSD and sleep disorders among service members and veterans as well as civilians. It also covers the warning signs of increased risk for suicide in military personnel and strategies for suicide prevention. These tip cards help families, caregivers and providers understand the causes and symptoms of PTSD, concussion, headaches, sleep disorders and suicide and provides coping strategies.
As service members and veterans come home from war, they and their families face new challenges living with the effects of blast injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This special collection of 4 books gives families, caregivers and clinicians resources, tools and strategies. It includes an information and resource guide Living with Blast Injuries, PTSD and TBI; a children’s book Our Daddy’s Invincible; a workbook The PTSD Workbook; and personal essays Meditations on Brain Injury.
Designed as an information and reference book for veterans, caregivers and families, this special collection of articles has practical tips and strategies that address issues commonly experienced by injured veterans with PTSD, concussion or TBI. Sections include articles on brain trauma, concussion or mild brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, intimacy and sex, caregiving, emotions, behavior, cognition, memory, school and work.
