Peer support for military PTSD — Stand To

Practical, military-minded guide with checklists, mission drills, family tools and clear UK care pathways for recovery.

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A Straight-Talking Guide

Stand To focuses on peer support for military PTSD, giving serving personnel, veterans and families plain-English guidance to recognise symptoms, start conversations, and use peer networks safely and effectively.

Written by Steve Barker from a military-first perspective, the book cuts through jargon and offers mission-style checklists, step-by-step drills and honest case examples aimed at those who want practical action rather than theory.

Whether you’re a frontline peer mentor, a veteran supporting a mate, or a family member seeking clarity, Stand To lays out UK care pathways, signposting, and tools you can use today to support recovery and resilience.

What You'll Find Inside

Plain-English recognition guides

Short symptom checklists and conversation prompts designed for military settings so peers can spot PTSD signs early and act with confidence.

Mission drills and micro-interventions

Field-tested drills and rehearsal routines that peers can use to stabilise distress, manage flashbacks, and maintain safety between appointments.

Family support tools

Practical templates, communication scripts and role-based advice for partners, parents and children to reduce conflict and increase understanding.

UK care pathways and signposting

Clear, up-to-date routes to NHS, military and charity services in the UK, with tips for referrals, documentation and advocacy.

Peer-group set-ups and leader notes

Ready-to-run session plans, confidentiality ground rules and leader cues so peer groups run safely and effectively.

Benefits of Peer Support with Stand To

  • Recognise PTSD early with concise, practical checklists
  • Use mission-style drills to reduce crisis escalation
  • Give families usable tools to support recovery and reduce isolation
  • Navigate UK clinical and charity services with confidence
  • Build sustainable peer groups with clear safety rules
  • Improve engagement with treatment through trusted peer relationships
  • Restore purpose and resilience using military-informed language

What People Are Saying

“This book finally speaks our language — checklists I can use on the ground and real advice for mates who won’t go to clinic.”

— Mark J., Former Sergeant, Yorkshire

“Stand To helped our family understand the triggers and gave us scripts to have hard conversations without making things worse.”

— Sophie T., Military spouse, Wiltshire

“As a peer mentor I use the session plans every week. Clear, practical, and honest — no fluff.”

— Liam R., Veteran Peer Supporter, Devon

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving personnel, veterans, peer supporters and military families seeking practical, no-nonsense guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD.

The book explains structured peer interactions, confidentiality ground rules, and step-by-step mission drills that peers can use to provide immediate, safe support before or alongside clinical care.

No. Stand To complements professional care by improving peer-led support and helping people engage with NHS, military or charity services more effectively.

Yes — it includes up-to-date guidance on NHS, military and third-sector routes in the UK, with practical tips for referrals and navigating waiting lists.

Absolutely. Family chapters include communication scripts, safety planning and ways to support veterans while looking after relatives’ own wellbeing.

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