Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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 ContentsPreface      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

“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.