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Courage after fire for parents of service members : strategies for coping when your son or daughter returns from deployment / Paula Domenici, PhD, Suzanne Best, PhD, and Keith Armstrong, LCSW ; foreword by Senator Bob Dole.

Domenici, Paula, (author.). Best, Suzanne, 1962- (author.). Armstrong, Keith (Keith Robert), (author.).

Summary:

"The media is saturated with stories of troops returning home from deployment post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe physical injuries, and debilitating depression. But rarely do we hear about the parents who provide support and care to their sons and daughters who have served our country. As the mother or father of a returning service member, you may sometimes feel that your voice is not hearer. This guide for parents of service members acknowledges the significant contribution and sacrifices you have made and provides powerful strategies and practical tips to help you during this time of reintegration and beyond. In addition to helping you understand and support your son or daughter, this book will validate your own personal experience and offer guidance for facing post-deployment challenges while taking care of yourself." --Book jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9781608827152
ISBN: 1608827151
Physical Description: ix, 227 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2013]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-227)

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction. To America's unsung heroes -- Welcome home! Reintegration joys and challenges -- Professional, vocational, and financial concerns -- Deployment's toll on the mind and spirit : psychological injuries and spiritual struggles -- Deployment's toll on the body : physical injuries -- How to get your veteran the health care he or she deserves -- Strengthening and maintaining relationships within your family -- Caring is wearing : taking good care of yourself to better help your service member.