Resources | Books
Here are several resources to help the transitioning service member. We know that all of the information can be overwhelming so if you need help sorting out the info give us a call. Rest assured we have researched these programs and resources and found them to be sincere and legitimate.
For Veterans / Soldiers (and Families)
Back from the Front: Combat Trauma, Love, and the Family. (2007).
A. Matsakis.
Down Range: To Iraq and Back (2005).
Bridget Cantrell, Ph.D., Chuck Dean
Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Returning Soldiers and Their Families (2006).
Keith Armstrong, Suzanne Best, Paula Domenici
For Families
While They’re at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront (2006).
Kristin Henderson
Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families (2003).
Karen M. Pavlicin
My Love, My Life: An Inside Look at the Lives of Those who Love and Support our Military Men and Women (2004).
Dianne Collier (of Canada)
Heroes at Home: Help and Hope for America’s Military Families (2002).
Ellie Kay
Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them. (1998)
Aphrodite Matsakis
For Kids
Coping with Deployment
A Very Long Time (2005). [for kids ages 4-8; picture book for children whose parents are deployed].
Geri Timperley and Nikki Arro
Daddy, You’re My Hero! // Mommy, You’re My Hero! (2005). [for kids ages 4-8]
Michelle Ferguson-Cohen
While You Are Away (2004). [for kids ages 4-8; picture book for children whose parents are deployed]
Eileen Spinelli and Renee Graef
Uncle Sam’s Kids: When Duty Calls. (2003). [for kids ages 5-11 focusing on deployment issues]
Angela Sportelli-Rehak
Deployment Journal for Kids(2005).
Rachel Robertson
Coping with the Aftermath of Trauma / Reintegration / Grief
Finding My Way: A Teen’s Guide to Living with a Parent Who has Experienced Trauma. (2005)
[for kids ages 12-18]
Michelle D. Sherman, Ph.D. and DeAnne M. Sherman.
(available at www.seedsofhopebooks.com)
Helping Children Cope with the Challenges of War and Terrorism. [for kids ages 7-12]
Annette M. LaGreca, Ph.D., et al. 7-Dippity.
Entire Book is available for download: www.7-dippity.com/other/UWA_war_book.pdf
Supplement (for using with school classes or groups):
Available at www.7-dippity.com/other/Supplement.pdf
The Hero in My Pocket. [for kids ages 6-12 whose parent has died while in the the line of duty].
Marlene Lee.
Coloring & Activity Books
Channing Bete
Interactive pamphlets on a variety of topics such as: mission readiness, deployment, reintegration, making the most of military family life, military policies and procedures (e.g., “Know What? I’m Ready for Reunion!†and “Military Family Wellbeing†and “Your Parent is Coming Home!)
www.channing-bete.com/military
The Bureau for At-Risk Youth
I'll Miss You and Welcome Home (coloring / activity pamphlets on deployment and homecoming). Available at: 1-800-99-YOUTH
