Decades after Charles Figley’s landmark Trauma and Its Wake was published, our understanding of trauma has grown and deepened, but we still face considerable challenges when treating trauma survivors. This is especially the case for professionals who work with veterans and active-duty military personnel. War Trauma and Its Wake is a vital book that addresses the specific needs of particular warrior communities as well as wider issues such as battlemind, guilt, suicide, and much more.
Key Features
- Overview chapter on treatment for trauma by a Vietnam veteran.
- Insights from an Army Reserve psychologist with four deployments.
- Covers specific needs of warrior communities and broader trauma issues.
- Essential reading for anyone committed to healing war trauma.
Additional Information
The editors’ and contributors’ deep understanding of the issues that warriors face makes War Trauma and Its Wake a crucial book for understanding the military experience, and the lessons contained in its pages are essential for anyone committed to healing war trauma.
