Continuing Actions: A Warrior's Guide To Coming Home

The self-help book for veterans who wouldn't be caught dead reading a self-help book Psychologists, non-profits, and the VA all stand ready to help a returning veteran cope with PTSD and Moral Injury. But they can't--not until that veteran stops pretending they're fine.That's what>Continuing Actions is all about. Using the language of squad bays, ready rooms, and firefights, former Marine Cobra pilot and special operations forward air controller Dan Sheehan provides a no-BS guide to navigating the challenges of coming home.Not every veteran needs a counsellor, but every veteran needs a basic understanding of how healthy humans deal with trauma to help themselves and their buddies. With a foreword by Dr. Jonathan Shay, MD, PhD, bestselling author and rockstar of the VA mental health world, Continuing Actions provides insight into the inevitable challenges of coming home--and what veterans can do to help themselves, their comrades, and their families emerge whole, strong, and healthy on the other side. Gold Medal Winner: 2015 Nautilus Awards, Personal Growth categoryBronze Medal Winner: 2016 IPY Awards, Psychology category.