Is Stand To suitable for families? Find out now

Practical, military-informed strategies and family-tested tools to recognise, treat and support loved ones with PTSD.

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Can Stand To help my family?

Is Stand To suitable for families? Yes — Stand To is written for serving personnel, veterans and the people who support them, offering clear guidance on recognising PTSD, practical family checklists, and how to navigate UK care pathways.

Around 1 in 5 veterans exposed to combat report ongoing PTSD symptoms; families often spot signs first and need plain-language tools to respond confidently and safely.

Steve Barker combines military experience with clinical clarity to deliver mission drills, family conversation scripts, and step-by-step recovery pathways that households can use immediately.

What this book delivers

Plain-English guidance

No jargon—clear explanations of PTSD, common triggers, and simple actions families can take at home.

Family support tools

Conversation scripts, safety checklists and step-by-step plans to de-escalate crises and support recovery.

Practical mission drills

Short, repeatable exercises designed for military families to build resilience and manage flashbacks or panic episodes.

UK care pathways

Mapped routes to NHS and veteran services, referral tips, and what to expect from assessments and treatment.

Honest, experienced voice

Written by Steve Barker with real-service understanding—direct, compassionate and zero fluff.

Why families choose Stand To

  • Immediate, usable checklists for home and deployment transitions
  • Tools to recognise early warning signs before crises escalate
  • Clear routes to UK NHS and veteran-specific treatment options
  • Conversation frameworks that reduce conflict and increase support
  • Practical drills to rebuild routines and improve sleep
  • Resources and signposts for partner and child wellbeing

What People Are Saying

“Stand To gave our family language and tools to actually help Dad when flashbacks began. It cut through jargon and told us what to do.”

— Mark H., Ex-Rifleman, Yorkshire

“As a serving spouse I finally felt equipped. The checklists and mission drills are concise and realistic for busy households.”

— Samantha R., Partner, Catterick

“A valuable bridge between military experience and clinical practice — very useful for families navigating NHS and veteran services.”

— Dr Louise Kent, PTSD Clinician, NHS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The book is written in plain English with step-by-step checklists and scripts so family members without medical training can act confidently.

Yes. Stand To includes guidance tailored to partners and children, offering age-appropriate ways to explain symptoms and maintain family routines.

The book maps UK care pathways, explains referral options and offers practical tips for preparing assessments and appointments.

The guidance draws on clinical best practice and lived military experience, focusing on proven approaches like grounding, routine rebuilding, and supported referral.

Purchase your copy directly here: https://getbook.at/stand-to — ideal for families seeking immediate, practical support.

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