| | |  | Training | Home » » Once a Warrior--Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to Home--Including Combat Stress, PTSD, and mTBI | | | | | | | Description: | | The essential handbook for anyone who has ever returned from a war zone, and their spouse, partner, or family members. Being back home can be as difficult, if not more so, than the time spent serving in a combat zone. It’s with this truth that Colonel Charles W. Hoge, MD, a leading advocate for eliminating the stigma of mental health care, presents Once a WarriorAlways a Warrior, a groundbreaking resource with essential new insights for anyone who has ever returned home from a war zone. In clear practical language, Dr. Hoge explores the latest knowledge in combat stress, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury), other physiological reactions to war, and their treatment options. Recognizing that warriors and family members both change during deployment, he helps them better understand each other’s experience, especially living with enduring survival skills from the combat environment that are often viewed as symptoms” back home. The heart of this book focuses on what’s necessary to successfully navigate the transitionLANDNAV” for the home front. Once a WarriorAlways a Warrior shows how a warrior’s knowledge and skills are vital for living at peace in an insane world.
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| Charles W. Hoge M.D. | | Paperback:
| 328 pages | | Publisher:
| GPP Life | | Publication Date:
| February 23, 2010 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Warriors and YogaJul 09, 2010
By Yoga Reflections
I attended "Return form the War Zone: Reintegrating Soldiers, Sharing Experiences", a panel which included Col. Hoge at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven where I was very moved by the veterans personal descriptions of their struggles as they resumed civilian life and bought "Once a Warrior...". The introduction gives a useful summary of the culture shock warriors can expect when they return to civilian life. Warriors have trained to react appropriately to the stress of war, but often not had the luxury of reprogramming themselves to return home. I was particularly struck by the suggestions in the table of contents that read like the table of contents in a mindfulness text. I teach yoga in a Veteran's Community Care facility to help my students breathe, relax, focus, and observe their emotions and experiences without judgment, all therapeutic activities listed by Col Hoge. Many of my students are older, having taken years to realize that they could benefit from help. I hope more families read "Once a Warrior..." and begin to process their experiences through telling their stories and practicing mindfulness before problems arise or become more serious.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
The missing pieceMar 10, 2010
By TR
While browsing the book store for help with my own ptsd and trauma recovery, this book popped out at me and I instantly grabbed it. All I will say is that I am so grateful to this compassionate Colonel for spelling out what he does here. As a warrior I was looking for something particular without even realizing it; this book is a life-changer.
Thank you so much, Colonel Hoge!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
An important book for wounded warriors and all those who care for and about them.Nov 13, 2010
By Robin E. Grant
As a volunteer therapist for The Soldiers Project, I have recently begun working with warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. This book was invaluable in helping me to understand military culture, combat related PTSD and mTBI, and the struggles faced by these brave men and women as they navigate their journey home. It is also an excellent "handbook" for the soldiers themselves and can be used to assist them in this process whether they are in therapy or not. The section devoted to family members and their role in the healing process as well as information on how to cope with their own changing roles in the family and the life of the soldier is insightful and informative. This book pulls no punches. The approach is honest and straightforward; one that can be understood and appreciated by therapists, soldiers, families and all those whose lives have been touched by a warrior.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Great bookJul 05, 2010
By moe armstrong
"Moe Armstrong"
Why is this book great
1. Page 146. There is a specific scale which clearly defines control issues or extended use of controls in a person's life to help stabilize PTSD. These control factors can bring a sense of stability to a person but turn off other people. Because of these control issues, I have people turn against me. That hurts me and probably them-which is why they turned against me.
2. Page 175. Brings home FULLY why people do not get help. Anyone who wants to work with those of us who have these PTSD conditions needs to understand this. Not just read the page-have this page burned in our memory. Xerox this page and carry it in your pocket.
3. Page 275. The V's at the end of the book are the solution to get us somewhat stable from the PTSD mess left in our heads. These V's can build good action plans. These V's should be the foundation of everyone's encounter notes!
This book also teaches all the therapies and treatments out there. The book doesn't really make judgements. This book just lays out the options. The same could be said for navigating the system. Most people do not understand how navigate the system. Most people do not know-they are about to enter a system. They just want help. They are about to get that help by entering a system. Navigating the system is almost never taught or recognized.
If I had enough money I would buy this book and drop it by air drop all across America.
The down side
The author doesn't seem to recognize the importance of the amount of veteran's returning with characteristics of Axis II. Axis II symptoms are in large numbers of current returning veterans. Repeated deployments? I do not know.
There is:
I want you-I hate you.
I am here-I am gone.
Lack of impulse control can lead to some possible violent reactions.
Still, the book is the most complete and comprehensive book that I have seen on what will be the greatest mental health plague, ever.
Also, Prazosin is discussed. Which I found encouraging. An often overlooked and under utilized medicine.
The book is comfortable to hold. This book is the right size to carry around and keep referencing. I only hope that people see the distinct value of this book as comprehensive book in a small package. This book will go a long way to bring stability to those of us who have PTSD. People who want to work with us can keep one book and get to work.
I only hope that Colonel Hoge gets wider recognition than he has gotten so far. Through this book, Colonel Hoge might have a hand held reference to the after effects of these current wars which will begin to come home in the next five to ten years.
BUY THIS BOOK. I bought two. Kept one and gave one away. Consider doing the same.
Moe Armstrong
Founder of Vet to Vet
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Good source for military families dealing with PTSDJun 16, 2010
By N. Vaive
This book was one of the better books we have read on PTSD. It is written from a military prospective and is understandable & relatable. I would recommend this book for anyone who is dealing from PTSD post deployment.
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