Veterans : political, social and health issues / editor, Milton Townsend.

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VETERANS POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES ; VETERANS POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES ; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; Chapter 1 SHAME AND GUILT: THE SILENT STRUGGLE OF VETERANS; Abstract; Introduction; Theories of Shame and Guilt; Similarities between Shame and Guilt; Differences between Shame and Guilt; Functions of Shame and Guilt; Shame and Guilt in Veteran's Mental Health; Guilt versus Shame in Psychopathology; Shame; Guilt; Combat -- Related Shame; Combat -- Related Guilt; Noncombat -- Related Shame and Guilt; Military Sexual Trauma

StigmaResearch Implications; Measurement; Future Directions; Conclusion; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 2 COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION OF TRANSITIONING VETERANS: AN OVERVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES ; Abstract; Introduction; Problem Statement; Benefits of Agriculture: The Civilian Evidence-Base; A Brief Historical Overview of Veteran Involvement in Agriculture; Benefits of Agricultural Initiatives: The Growing Veteran Evidence-Base; Case Study: Western Washington CAI; Discussion; Conclusion; Disclaimer; References

Chapter 3 VETERANS AND CHRONIC PAIN: POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES Abstract; Introduction; History of Pain Management; Pain Management in the New Millennium; Changes in Pain Management Approaches; Active versus Passive Treatment; Formation of Multi-/Interdisciplinary Pain Teams; Promotion of Veteran Pain Self-Management; Veteran Pain Education Programs; Distribution of Provider Education and Training; Reorganization of Veteran Pain Management Care; Acknowledgments; References; Biographical Sketches

Chapter 4 USING EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE TO TREAT VETERANS WITH PTSD Abstract; Introduction; Methods; What Is EFT?; How Does EFT Work?; Trauma and PTSD; The Veterans Stress Project; Case Study: Number 8; Case Study: Number 22; Case Study: Number 21; Case Study: Number TPE1; Other Trauma Interventions; Conclusion; The Reality of Combat for Veterans; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 5 SUGGESTIONS FOR HELPING FAMILY MEMBERS HELP THEIR LOVED ONE BENEFIT FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE THERAPY FOR PTSD ; Abstract; Introduction; Aims

The Integration of the Family into Prolonged Exposure (PE)Bringing a Family Member into Session; Inviting the Family Member into Treatment: How? When? Why?; Guiding the Integrated Session; A Review of Treatment Gains: Ending Treatment; Potential Clinician Concerns; Clinicians Unfamiliar Working with Couples; The Caretaker Family Member; The Under-Engaged Family Member; The Client That Does Not Want to Include Family in Treatment; Conclusion; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 6 VETERANS: ORAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS ; Abstract; Introduction; Criteria for VA Dental Care

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