The bravery displayed by our soldiers at war is commonly recognized. However, often forgotten is the courage required by veterans when they return home and suddenly face reintegration into their families, workplaces, and communities. Authored by three mental health professionals with many years of experience counseling veterans, Courage After Fire provides strategies and techniques for this challenging journey home. Courage After Fire offers soldiers and their families a comprehensive guide to dealing with the all-too-common repercussions of combat duty, including posttraumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. It details state-of-the-art treatments for these difficulties and outlines specific ways to improve couple and family relationships. Courage After Fire also offers tips on areas such as rejoining the workforce and reconnecting with children. ♦ "A crucial tool for the men and women who have been serving our country so VALIANTLY during these past years." -- Senator Bob Dole , from the foreword ♦ "This extraordinary work will help the men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the COURAGE to rebuild their lives and be successful." -- Honorable Anthony J. Principi , Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs ♦ "Offers both returning veterans and their families a clear understanding of the CHALLENGES that lie ahead. I highly recommend this book." -- Lieutenant General (Retired) Reginald A. Centracchio , Former Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard ♦ "A toolbox of useful insights and coping exercises that can assist in SAVING a marriage or putting a veteran's life back on track." -- Major Andy Johnson , U.S. Army Special Forces, OIF Veteran ♦ "An important source of information and SELF-HEALING for our returning troops." -- Professor Bonnie L. Green , Director, Georgetown Center for Trauma and the Community