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1 online resource (xi, 188 pages) |
| Summary |
"When a partner or spouse returns from war, it is a time of joy; but it is also a time of transition, challenges, and uncertainty. The truth is that the process of reintegration can last for years, and it can be a particularly difficult time for both returning heroes and their families. If your partner has recently returned from war, or if they will be returning soon, you should be prepared for the unique challenges that lay ahead. Your loved one may suffer from psychological and physical wounds, experience "battlemind," a condition that leaves them constantly anxious and on-edge, and they may even have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If they are uncommunicative, you may feel like you are living with a stranger, and struggle to recreate the bond of intimacy you once shared. In Coming Back Together, clinical psychologist Steven L. Sayers offers real tools to help you reestablish family routines and build a stronger sense of intimacy with your partner after a military deployment, even if they are resistant to help. The challenges of reintegration can come as a surprise, but you can arm yourself with the skills needed to face this difficult time and help your partner build the resilience needed to heal. This book will be your guide"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"When a spouse or partner returns from war, it is a time of joy and celebration. However, it may also be difficult to readjust to life together after long periods of being apart. Returning service members face many challenges on the path to reintegration, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, insomnia, "battlemind," and more. In Coming Back Together, clinical psychologist Steven L. Sayers offers real tools to help combat veterans and their partners reestablish family routines and build a stronger sense of intimacy and resilience after a military deployment, even if the returning partner is resistant to help"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188). |
| Contents |
The reunion: Waiting for your partner's return -- When your partner first returns -- Rediscovering intimacy -- Who does what? -- Watching -- Making it work -- Helping your partner redevelop relationships with the kids -- Special challenges and getting support -- When do we go for help? |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients -- Family relationships.
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Veterans -- Mental health services.
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War neuroses -- Treatment.
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Soldiers -- Family relationships -- United States -- Psychology.
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Military spouses -- Family relationships -- United States.
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Families of military personnel -- United States -- Psychology.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients -- Family relationships.
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Veterans -- Mental health services.
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War neuroses -- Treatment.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients -- Family relationships.
(OCoLC)fst01072770
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Veterans -- Mental health services.
(OCoLC)fst01165782
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War neuroses -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01170519
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sayers, Steven L. Coming back together. Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2014] 9781608829859 (DLC) 2014009366 (OCoLC)857740852 |
| ISBN |
9781608829866 (electronic bk.) |
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1608829863 (electronic bk.) |
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9781608829873 (electronic bk.) |
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1608829871 (electronic bk.) |
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