The Rearguard Project: Resources
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Resources for the Rearguard
We are collecting resources for those dealing with combat trauma of any kind. Many of these have been referenced elsewhere in the Six Man site. Below you will find articles that are particularly applicable to the situations you, the Six Man, will run into.
Books
These books by Dr. Thomas Joiner can be found in our Recommended Resources page.
- Myths About Suicide, 2011.
- Why People Die By Suicide, 2007
- The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, 2009
Videos
Video of a presentation made by Dr. Thomas Joiner on the Myths of Suicide. The question and answer time afterward was just as useful!
Articles on other sites
Great story on the I Am Second website by John Botts, a wounded warrior who attempted suicide. I found it interesting to read his story after all I’ve learned about why people die by suicide.
Additional Resources and Information for Veterans
Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire. Learn more at www.pleuralmesothelioma.com.
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Moving Forward and Hope With PTS
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:2 ESV You can create opportunities for new […]
Read MoreSpiritual Battlemind for Military Wives
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (Prov 4:23 NCV). The Army has a plan for training its soldiers to have self-confidence, courage and mental toughness […]
Read MoreA Season of Healing
“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” — Psalm 16:11 For the […]
Read MoreReboot Combat Recovery’s Trauma Healing Course
Across the country, active duty, veterans, and their families are finding hope and healing from Post Traumatic Stress through Reboot Combat Recovery’s Trauma Healing Courses. Divorce rates are dropping. Medication […]
Read MoreScars and Forgiveness
I have a collection of scars, some received through no fault of my own. Well, truth be told, nearly all of them could have been prevented. Like the one I […]
Read MoreFaithful Under Fire: A Devotional and Bible Study
“Inspirational and hard-hitting. Hacksaw Ridge absolutely delivers an incredible, true story of self-sacrifice, courage and heroism during one of the most intense battles of WWII. Medal of Honor recipient Desmond […]
Read MoreWe Can All Be Influencers For Change
We Can All Be Influencers For Change To Help Those Suffering The diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, has been found to be the most severe form of […]
Read MorePTSD Prayers from King David- Though I’ve Walked Through the Valley
PTSD and King David? “Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life […]
Read MoreNo Longer A Victim
WAR IS HELL… It is reported that the first person to utter those words in a public address was William Tecumseh Sherman, the famous Civil War Union General. He said to the 1879 graduating class of Michigan Military Academy, “You don’t know the horrible aspects of war. I’ve been through two wars and I know… I tell you, war is Hell! … let me tell you another story, about a very courageous warrior by the name of Nate Self.
Read MoreWhat Does A Military Kid Say About PTSD?
What Does a Military Kid Say About PTSD? Q. What does your father do in the military? A. “My dad is a chaplain in the Navy and he has been […]
Read MoreBetrayed and Feeling Helpless, This Military Wife Trusted God
Betrayed and Feeling Helpless, This Military Wife Trusted God Purposeful Love and Grace We first encountered the young Marine who was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion when we volunteered […]
Read MorePTSD From a Child’s Perspective
PTSD from a child’s perspective: What is happening with my daddy? “We used to go to the park a lot before Daddy went away for such a long time,” said […]
Read MoreE-Kit: Ministry Suggestions
Ministries Launch Point Your church or group has many skills, talents, resources and ideas which you can utilize in serving the military around you. These suggestions are just a launch point […]
Read MorePTSD: How Do I Move Into The Future?
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:2 ESV A new year typically offers us […]
Read MorePractical Suggestions for Ministering to Combat Trauma Sufferers
Most of these suggestions come from combat veterans who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Others come from friends and family who love and care for […]
Read MoreDo I Need a Tattoo too?
The air in the room is blue, colored by the obscenity-laden talk from the group. Arms and necks are decorated with tattoo art. In fact, I am likely the only […]
Read MoreHope VS Wishful Thinking
“Is that present what I think it is? The box looks about the right size. I sure hope so. I’ve really been wanting it. It is hard to wait until […]
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