Books
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When War Comes Home: Spiritual Healing for Wives of Combat Veterans offers comfort and practical help for the “secondary trauma” often expereinced by the wives of returning warriors. Combines insights from medicine and counseling with biblical principles and the shared experiences of other wives. more… |
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The Combat Trauma Healing Manual offers spiritual solutions for struggles with PTSD by helping construct an environment that will give God optimal access to the wounded soul. more… |
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Two Wars by former Army Ranger Nate Self recounts the Roberts Ridge Rescue mission, the ferocious battles in Afghanistan, and the lone war of attrition that Nate Self has waged against post-traumatic stress disorder. Thousands of families are fighting this battle. Self opens up his whole life—tragedies, successes, failures, and a struggle with suicidal thoughts—to share how his family and his faith pulled him through. video |
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Angel of Death tells of SFC John Blehm’s wartime experiences and the thirty-eight years since that he has suffered with PTSD. Blehm details his long spiritual journey and how he found peace in his faith in God. Here is a message of hope for those who have lost it and cannot seem to come back, and it is the testimony of a tortured soul who has found peace within. |
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Faith in the Fog of War: Stories of Triumph and Tragedy in the Midst of War , by Captain Chris Plekenpol , describes the horrors of war and the response of faith he experienced as a tank company commander in Iraq. |
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In Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior: A Personal Story of a Vietnam Veteran Who Lost his Legs but Found His Soul , Allen Clark, Viet Nam veteran, tells the story of how one soldier turned his grievous loss into a personal triumph. Clark describes his struggle through a year-long recovery and a severe bout of post traumatic stress disorder, so little understood at the time. |
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Heroes at Home is an essential guide for military families and those who want to support military families. |
Training for Ministry
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Care & Counsel for Combat Trauma is a complete 30-hour video training course and ministry tool kit that equips caring Christians for ministry to returning warriors, veterans and their families. Suitable for licensed counselors, pastors and lay ministry leaders based in churches. Co-produced with the American Association of Christian Counselors. more… |
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The Care & Counsel for Combat Trauma Certification Kit includes the Workbook and Unit Test Series from the complete Course. Designed for those who do not need the videos because they are being provided by a church, chaplain or ministry. |
Videos
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Produced by Military Ministry, Bridges to Healing asks Christians to connect our returning warriors and their families with God’s healing grace. |
Websites
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A grass roots website with tons of great background resources from someone who’s been there. |
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Home to 411God, HopefortheHeroes offers hope to PTSD sufferers by making it easy to communicate with and learn from others with the same experiences and feelings. Making best use of social networking tools like Facebook, HopefortheHeroes is making a difference in helping returning warriors help themselves and re-connect with other people and with God. |
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A website and ministry dedicated to educate, train, arm and equip individuals to utilize principles from the teachings of Jesus Christ to be healed from negative emotions and thoughts caused by sin, wrong choices, or by trauma or injury to body, soul, or spirit. |
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Lists support groups for veterans and families for PTSD. Also links to articles. |
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The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs, addresses the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. |
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This church site focuses on creating intentional strategies for ministry to the military. |
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This site provides information about the Department of Veterans Affairs Chaplain Service. |
Seminars, Workshops
and Retreats
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Bridges to Healing seminars and resources equip churches for appropriate and relevant outreach to active military, Guard, Reserve, combat veterans, and their families with the love of Christ.
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- The Bridges to Healing Ministry can help you minister to the military in your midst, by giving you specific training and tools to do so.
- Providing pastoral care
- Small group discipleship and fellowship
- Christian counseling
- Other caring/healing services.
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When War Comes Home Don’t Retreat helps to gain a better understanding and learn about resources available to help you and your loved ones
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A 3 Day Retreat for wives of combat veterans. Click here to learn more!
- Get the latest updates on medical, psychological and spiritual insights about PTSD and TBI.
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The Welcome Home Initative Retreat includes Talks by Veterans,Trauma Specialists and Discussion Groups
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A 3-5 Day Retreat for Members of the Armed Forces and Their Families
- Opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer
- 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation
- Handicapped-Accessible Facilities
- Optional Marriage & Family Counseling
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