Includes What is Moral Injury? We have finally come to understand that individuals who have been exposed to trauma often exhibit symptoms beyond anxiety and hyperarousal. At its core, Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) is more than anxiety and hyperarousal. We have repeatedly observed that deeper core issues exist and are typically the most distressing to traumatized individuals. These are unresolved loss, guilt and shame now termed Moral Injury (Shay 1994, Litz, et al. 2009).The information contained in this book is the culmination of 20 years of treating traumatized veterans and first responders. Unlike many psychotherapeutic approaches which were conceptualized by researchers or theorists, this program is an integration of what veterans have taught us about the emotional wounds they carry and how best to treat these injuries. Our clients have taught us that leaving the deeper core issues of Moral Injury (unresolved loss, guilt and shame) untreated leaves them with lasting emotional wounds which interfere with all aspects of their lives and put them at risk for suicide. In this book, we will share our understanding of how Moral Injury develops, how to identify Moral Injury, why many current trauma treatments fall short in addressing Moral Injury and describe our approach to healing these wounds. We will share some stories of the injuries, the redemption, and the transformation of relationships when these issues are resolved. These shifts reflect a fundamental change in how our service members and first responders are able to carry their traumatic experiences signaling the resolution of moral injury. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS BOOK WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE CENTER FOR POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH TREATS VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM MORAL INJURY AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS. 501(c)3 EIN# 462962589. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR HEROES!
Our mission is to promote and support the healing of combat veterans, first responders, and their families, from Moral Injury & Posttraumatic Stress
Center for Post Traumatic Growth
Melinda Keenan, PhD is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver in 2000. Dr. Keenan worked with veterans of all eras as a psychologist in...
Center for Post Traumatic Growth
Laura L. Williams, MA, LPCC, LPC (Co.). Ms. Williams earned her Master Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1996. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor...
Center for Post Traumatic Growth
Mr. Carlos Echevarría is an Army Combat veteran who served in support of operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in the war on terrorism. Mr. Echevarria was honorably discharged in April 2...
