Military PTSD navigation for caregivers — Clear Help

Step-by-step, no-fluff guidance that helps families recognise symptoms, choose treatments and support recovery with confidence.

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A straight-talking guide for carers

Stand To is designed for military PTSD navigation for caregivers — a plain-English, military-aware handbook that explains recognising, treating and living with PTSD.

Written by Steve Barker for serving personnel, veterans and families, this book gives practical checklists, mission-style drills and realistic family support tools focused on recovery and resilience.

Backed by clinical best practice and lived experience, Stand To maps UK care pathways and reduces confusion about who to contact, what to expect and how to stay safe while supporting a loved one.

What's inside Stand To

Plain-English checklists

Symptom guides and decision checklists to help caregivers spot PTSD signs, prioritise immediate risks and plan next steps.

Mission drills for stability

Simple, repeatable drills to reduce acute stress, manage flashbacks and restore safety in the moment.

Family support toolkit

Communication scripts, boundary-setting tools and partner-focused strategies to rebuild trust and day-to-day functioning.

UK care pathways explained

Clear directions on NHS, MOD and charity routes, referrals, assessments and what to expect from specialist services.

Treatment options made clear

How CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR and medication fit into recovery — and how caregivers can support each stage responsibly.

How Stand To helps caregivers

  • Quickly recognise common and less-obvious PTSD symptoms
  • De-escalate crises with easy, evidence-informed drills
  • Navigate UK referral routes and access specialist help
  • Support long-term recovery without losing yourself
  • Use practical templates for appointments and safety plans
  • Build family resilience with tried-and-tested routines

What People Are Saying

“Finally, a resource that speaks our language. The checklists and scripts made the first referral process far less overwhelming.”

— Laura M., Military spouse, Portsmouth

“Short, practical and realistic — the mission drills helped me stay calm during flashbacks and gave my partner a tool to use in the moment.”

— Cpl. Dan H., Army veteran, Manchester

“Stand To cut through jargon and pointed us straight to the right NHS pathway. A must-read for families.”

— Sophie R., Carer and ex-forces liaison, Bristol

Frequently Asked Questions

For serving personnel, veterans and their families — especially caregivers who need plain-English guidance on recognising, managing and seeking help for military PTSD.

Yes. It outlines UK care pathways, NHS and MOD referral routes, and how to connect with veteran-specific charities and specialist clinics.

No. Stand To is a supportive guide for caregivers. It explains evidence-based treatments and how to access them but does not replace assessment or therapy from qualified professionals.

The book includes immediate de-escalation drills and safety-planning templates, but it also advises when to contact emergency services or crisis teams.

While the clinical principles and caregiver tools are widely applicable, the care-pathway details are UK-focused. International readers will still find practical strategies useful.

Support recovery with clear, military-aware guidance

Stand To gives caregivers actionable tools, checklists and UK care pathways in plain English — buy your copy at https://getbook.at/stand-to

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