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I Always Sit with My Back to the Wall
In this unique and exceptional new work, two internationally recognized experts in the field of trauma offer up everything veterans and family members need to know about PTSD, but were never told. Through the dual voices of Harry Croft, (an eminent research and trauma psychiatrist), and Chrys Parker, (the only civilian chaplain/trauma therapist ever to deploy in service to the US Army), all those who suffer the mental scars of our past and present wars receive a new level of understanding and hope through their "R-E-C-O-V-E-R"© approach. In a style that is poignant, honest, sometimes humorous and always eminently readable, Croft and Parker tell the warrior's story in a completely new way which will "overhaul" the reader's understanding of PTSD, and propel warriors and families toward healthier, happier and more meaningful lives.
- GenresSelf Help
277 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2011
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September 18, 2011
As the editor of this book, I admit to bias. On the other hand, I choose to edit books only if I really love them, and I am excited about this book.
PTSD is a very serious problem among military members and veterans of our current wars. While there are a number of books about the subject, many of which I read at least part, I don't think there is any other book like this one. The two authors are a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist/chaplain. The book is written like a conversation between the two of them, and in fact grew out of their conversations about a subject both are passionate about. Dr. Croft has been interested in PTSD since 1973 and has diagnosed thousands of veterans with PTSD for the VA. Reverend Parker specializes in working with trauma patients and serves as a trauma educator to Army chaplains.
They describe the physiological and psychological aspects of PTSD and explain their R-E-C-O-V-E-R approach to managing PTSD. They discuss a variety of treatments, medical and therapeutic, as well as self-help techniques. They explain how PTSD affects spirituality and how important it is for PTSD sufferers to develop a healthy spiritual life.
Combat veterans suffering from traumatic stress will obviously benefit from this book, but so will their spouses and family members. And so will other people who come into contact with people with PTSD in the workplace, places of worship, or neighborhood.
PTSD is a very serious problem among military members and veterans of our current wars. While there are a number of books about the subject, many of which I read at least part, I don't think there is any other book like this one. The two authors are a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist/chaplain. The book is written like a conversation between the two of them, and in fact grew out of their conversations about a subject both are passionate about. Dr. Croft has been interested in PTSD since 1973 and has diagnosed thousands of veterans with PTSD for the VA. Reverend Parker specializes in working with trauma patients and serves as a trauma educator to Army chaplains.
They describe the physiological and psychological aspects of PTSD and explain their R-E-C-O-V-E-R approach to managing PTSD. They discuss a variety of treatments, medical and therapeutic, as well as self-help techniques. They explain how PTSD affects spirituality and how important it is for PTSD sufferers to develop a healthy spiritual life.
Combat veterans suffering from traumatic stress will obviously benefit from this book, but so will their spouses and family members. And so will other people who come into contact with people with PTSD in the workplace, places of worship, or neighborhood.
October 10, 2021
Outstanding
February 26, 2012
This book is offers amazing insight to PTSD. With our country at the tail end of a long war with the Middle East, so many veterans have been and still are coming home to families and back into communities. I think every adult American should read this book to gain some compassion and understanding for the mindset that vets' military experience has created. I am immensely grateful to all veterans for their service.
May 23, 2017
This book has it's uses, there are section that are in fact useful however it is disjointed and poorly structured and written. It would not be my first recommendation to someone suffering from ptsd and seeking a way forward. There are others that are better
February 2, 2012
I edited this book, but I only work on books I'm passionate about. This will be a huge help to vets and their families with PTSD.
April 8, 2012
A must read for all hands.
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