Moral Injury and the American Veteran - by Richard E La Fleur & Richard E La Fleur (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book explores how Moral Injury, the collective manifestation of shame and guilt resulting from betrayal and transgression, experienced by veterans returning from war deeply affects one's ability to recover from PTSD and find meaningfulness in the world.

Book Synopsis

This book explores how Moral Injury, the collective manifestation of shame and guilt resulting from betrayal and transgression, experienced by veterans returning from war deeply affects one's ability to recover from PTSD and find meaningfulness in the world.

Review Quotes

Dr. La Fleur conveys insight and compassion on an often misunderstood spiritual trauma impacting military veterans. He seamlessly provides historical context on the role of a US soldier, exploring how traumatic combat experiences can profoundly impact the mind and soul long after discharge. Drawing on years of experience working with veteransmdash;as well as thorough research and sometimes heart-wrenching case studiesmdash;La Fleur skillfully differentiates between PTSD and moral injury, and the unique impact of both.

About the Author

Richard E. La Fleur is assistant professor of psychology at the University of West Georgia, and is director of a counseling program in Atlanta, Georgia.