Strategies for Managing Stress After War: Veteran's Workbook and Guide to Wellness - Paperback

by Julia M. Whealin (Author), Lorie T. Decarvalho (Author), Edward M. Vega (Author)

Managing Stress After War: Veteran's Workbook and Guide to Wellness outlines clear strategies for tackling problems such as learning healthy coping skills, sleep problems, and managing stress, anger, and depression. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this essential workbook and its companion clinician's manual were developed and refined by the authors to help veterans returning from conflicts and provide education and intervention for those who are experiencing war-related stress.

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A timely and practical workbook guiding veterans in managing stress and achieving a positive transition to home after service

Strategies for Managing Stress After War: Veteran's Workbook and Guide to Wellness outlines clear and straightforward strategies for tackling problems such as:

• Learning healthy coping skills

• Dealing with sleep problems

• Managing stress, anger, and depression

• Reintegrating with society and transitioning back into civilian life

• Resolving relationship difficulties

Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style certain to appeal to a wide range of individuals, this essential workbook and its companion clinician's manual were developed and refined by the authors to help veterans returning from conflicts and provide education and intervention for those who are experiencing war-related stress. It includes homework assignments, quizzes, practical handouts, worksheets, and exercises for every skill level, as well as pre-/post-test surveys to evaluate coping skills, content knowledge, and symptoms.

The transition from the war zone is an ongoing, gradual process. This practical, easy-to-read workbook is designed to provide veterans with encouragement, advice, and support as they readjust to civilian life.

Author Biography

Julia M. Whealin, PhD, is the Deputy Director for Education and a research health scientist at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System Division of the National Center for PTSD. She has published widely on a host of veterans mental health issues including combat stress, family issues, PTSD, sexual abuse, and resilience.

Lorie T. DeCarvalho, PhD, is the founder and Director of Behavioral Health Services for Adventist Health Central California Network. She has published on pain and PTSD in various scholarly, government, self-help, and general interest publications.

Edward M. Vega, PhD, is a staff psychologist in the Trauma Recovery Program of the Atlanta VA Medical Center and has worked with veterans from all eras, as well as national guards/reservists, police officers, civilian psychiatric patients, and women who are survivors of sexual and physical abuse.