Military PTSD recovery planning workbook for veterans

Practical, no-fluff workbook with checklists, mission drills and UK care pathways to build recovery and resilience.

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Stand To is a military PTSD recovery planning workbook by Steve Barker that gives serving personnel, veterans, and military families plain-English guidance on recognising, treating, and living with military PTSD.

Designed for readers who want practical checklists, mission drills, family support tools and straightforward self-assessments, the book turns clinical guidance into usable daily tasks with military understanding and zero fluff.

Ideal for those navigating UK care pathways or supporting someone affected by service-related trauma — order your copy at https://getbook.at/stand-to to start building a manageable recovery plan.

What you'll find inside

Clear recovery roadmap

Step-by-step recovery planning templates and weekly mission drills that translate therapy and clinical advice into daily, measurable actions.

Plain-English psychoeducation

Concise, direct explanations of PTSD symptoms, triggers and treatment options so readers understand what's happening and why.

Actionable checklists & drills

Field-ready checklists and practical drills for grounding, sleep routine, and managing flashbacks when they occur.

Family support tools

Communication scripts, safety planning and exercises to help partners and families provide informed, steady support.

UK care pathways & signposting

Clear guidance on NHS, military and third-sector routes to assessment, specialist services and benefits—focused on UK navigation.

Why Stand To helps

  • Turn clinical advice into simple, repeatable daily missions
  • Create a personalised, measurable recovery plan you can review
  • Practical tools for partners, families and carers
  • Clear navigation of UK assessment and treatment routes
  • Short, plain-English chapters with no medical jargon
  • Portable workbook format for use between appointments
  • Written with military experience and cultural understanding

What People Are Saying

“This workbook gave me practical steps I could use between appointments. The mission drills changed how I manage flashbacks.”

— Corporal James Reed, UK

“Stand To helped my partner and I talk about PTSD without him feeling 'treated'—the family scripts were priceless.”

— Sergeant Lisa Patel, Portsmouth

“Clear, honest and military-smart. A vital resource for anyone trying to rebuild after deployment.”

— Tom Andrews, Veteran, Cardiff

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving personnel, veterans and military families seeking straightforward, practical guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD.

Checklists, mission drills, self-assessment templates, family communication tools, evidence-informed coping strategies and clear UK care pathway signposting.

No. Stand To is a self-help and planning workbook meant to support therapy and clinical care, not replace professional treatment. It also points you to services and crisis contacts.

A compact, exercise-focused workbook with short, practical chapters and templates designed to be completed in manageable sessions. Purchase a copy at https://getbook.at/stand-to.

If you are in immediate danger contact emergency services. For mental health support in the UK, contact NHS 111, Samaritans (116 123) or your chain of care; if you're a veteran, also consider veteran support charities and local services.

Stand To is explicitly military-focused, uses plain English, prioritises checklists and mission-style drills, and gives UK-focused service navigation alongside family support tools.

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