Healing Veteran Moral Injury
Using Metaphor and Story to Foster Hope and Connection
(Author) Pat PernicanoHealing Veteran Moral Injury highlights the importance of story and metaphor in the change process and in trauma-related work. Grounded in evidence-based practice and replete with clear, down-to-earth examples that foster empathy and understanding, Healing Veteran Moral Injury illustrates the ways in which building a sense of community can help restore trust and meaning-making. Chapters illustrate the power of stories and metaphors and help Veterans identify strategies for healing moral injury and posttraumatic growth. Clinicians and Veterans will come away from this book with tools for building connections, accepting what they cannot change, and developing a more accurate perception of responsibility. Healing Veteran Moral Injury is intended both for mental health professionals and Veterans themselves as a tool for breaking the silence, pointing other Veterans toward hope and healing, and telling stories of moral pain with fortitude and courage.
Pat Pernicano
Pat Pernicano is best known for her novel "Echoes of the Past," a haunting tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of war. Her lyrical prose and vivid imagery captivate readers, while her exploration of themes such as memory and forgiveness have made her a standout voice in contemporary literature.