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Aftermath of Violence: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Vietnam Veterans
Author(s) -
HAYMAN PETER M.,
SOMMERSFLANAGAN RITA,
PARSONS JOHN P.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.1987.tb00731.x
Subject(s) - posttraumatic stress , vietnam war , psychiatry , psychology , clinical psychology , political science , law
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently occurs in the aftermath of violence. A comprehensive four‐phase treatment approach for Vietnam veterans with PTSD is presented. Phases in the recovery process are assessment, stabilization of symptoms, working through the trauma, and reintegration into the family and society.