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Military Ministry

PTSD Resources

There are many fine resources available to help those with PTSD and those who want to help. This list focuses on information and tools dealing with the spiritual dimension of PTSD and how caring Christians can minister effectively in this context.

Books

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…

Faith in the Fog of War

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.

Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior

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.

Courage After Fire

Courage After Fire provides many useful coping strategies for troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.

  • Reconnecting with loved ones
  • Combatting war reactions
  • Returning to work & community
  • Help with Readjustment
Heroes at Home Heroes at Home is an essential guide for military families and those who want to support military families.

Videos

Bridges to Healing
Produced by Military Ministry, Bridges to Healing asks Christians to connect our returning warriors and their families with God’s healing grace. Request free copy.
Spirituality Inspiring Hope in Healing
View at www.chaplain.med.va.gov

Websites

PTSDSupport.net
A grass roots website with tons of great background resources from someone who’s been there.
CombatFaith.com
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.
IraqWarVeterans.org
Lists support groups for veterans and families for PTSD. Also links to articles.
National Center
for PTSD
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs, addresses the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD.
OnMission.com
This church site focuses on creating intentional strategies for ministry to the military.

Seminars and Retreats

The Welcome Home Initiative Retreat
A 3-5 Day Retreat for Members of the Armed Forces and Their Families

  • Talks by Veterans and Trauma Specialists
  • Discussion Groups
  • Opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer
  • 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation
  • Handicapped-Accessible Facilities
  • Optional Marriage & Family Counseling
   

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