Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families, 2d ed.

by Cheryl A. Roberts

Overview

This book is a user friendly discussion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it affects individuals and families. PTSD has become better known and more frequently diagnosed, and affects more than just military families. Causes, diagnosis and treatments, including counseling, medication, and alternative therapy, are discussed. The challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families are addressed and recommendations are included. New to this edition is information regarding Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and the new policies and treatments in use as well as information about women war veterans, who are a newer demographic for combat PTSD.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786485635
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	01/10/2014
Series:	McFarland Health Topics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	231
File size:	382 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Cheryl A. Roberts is a professor of TESOL/Applied Linguistics at the University of Northern Iowa. She has taught courses on the Vietnam War and served as consulting editor on Vietnam War Generation Journal. She also co-chaired Vietnam 2000, a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City. She was married to a Vietnam veteran and lives in Waterloo, Iowa.
Cheryl A. Roberts is a professor of TESOL/Applied Linguistics at the University of Northern Iowa. She has taught courses on the Vietnam War and served as consulting editor on Vietnam War Generation Journal. She also co-chaired Vietnam 2000, a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City. She was married to a Vietnam veteran and lives in Waterloo, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface     
Introduction     

1. What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?     
2. How Is PTSD Diagnosed, and by Whom?     
3. Who Is at Risk for PTSD? Can PTSD Be Prevented?     
4. Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Is PTSD a Universal Disorder?     
5. PTSD and the Individual     
6. PTSD and the Family     
7. Can PTSD Families Be Healthy Families?     
8. Treatment for PTSD: Counseling     
9. Treatment for PTSD: Medication     
10. Complementary Techniques for Treating PTSD     
11. Living with PTSD     
12. Trends in PTSD Research and Treatment     

Conclusion     
Appendix A. Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD (DSM IV)     
Appendix B. Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (DSM IV)     
Appendix C. Resources for PTSD Survivors and Families     
Appendix D. Resources for Veterans     
Appendix E. Recommended Publications     
Appendix F. Recommended Films     
References     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

presents typical challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families...helpful recommendations...of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends”—Library Journal.

From the Publisher

presents typical challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families...helpful recommendations...of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends

Library Journal