With more veterans returning home, we are hearing more about the invisible wound of the veteran, especially PTSD. In the previous article, Veterans, PTSD, and Unforgivable Experiences, I mentioned about moral injury as a very possible precursor to PTSD. Thus Forgiveness Therapy can help but is being neglected by pastors, priests and therapists. I had PTSD [...]
Dr. Charles Figley, who I quote in my book, is one of the foremost authorities on the effects of trauma and PTSD. He notes the following characteristics in the person with PTSD: Re-experiences the most traumatic aspects of the event many times, in flashbacks, memory, or dreams Makes efforts to avoid exposure to reminders. Is on [...]
“A group of mental health experts is giving a name to the guilt and remorse troops feel when they see or do bad things during war: moral injury. They say failure to recognize and acknowledge exposure to military or civilian carnage in Iraq and Afghanistan sets up troops for post-traumatic stress, a severe and often [...]
Interview with Call Katie Whiteside about the book, How to Forgive When You Can’t: The Breakthrough Guide to Free Your Heart & Mind. KHSU-FM is owned by Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA area. News Talk with Mark Cope, Host. Interview on the press release “Tough Times + Unconcerned Kids=Frustrated Parents: Why—and How—to Nip Resentment in [...]
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