Stand To classroom training aid for military PTSD

Plain-English checklists, mission drills and family tools to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

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About Stand To

Stand To classroom training aid is a straight-talking resource by Steve Barker for serving personnel, veterans and military families to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

Written in plain English with zero fluff, Stand To offers practical checklists, mission drills and family support tools that work in group training and one-to-one recovery settings.

Ideal for unit trainers, clinicians and relatives, the book maps UK care pathways, gives honest clinical guidance and supplies quick-reference tools designed to build recovery and resilience.

Key Features

Plain-English Guidance

Clear explanations of PTSD symptoms, triggers and treatments without clinical jargon—easy to use in briefings or personal reading.

Classroom-Friendly Mission Drills

Structured drills and discussion prompts designed to run in training sessions, debriefs or peer-support groups.

Practical Checklists

Actionable checklists for recognition, immediate response and follow-up—ideal for instructors and frontline personnel.

Family Support Toolkit

Tools and conversation guides to help families recognise signs, offer support and navigate care options together.

UK Care Pathways

Mapped routes to NHS and specialist military services, with signposting to local and national support resources.

Zero Fluff, Honest Advice

Veteran-informed perspective that balances clinical accuracy with real-world military understanding and practicality.

Why Use Stand To

  • Teaches fast recognition of PTSD signs for immediate action
  • Provides ready-to-run classroom drills and debrief templates
  • Equips families with clear, compassionate conversation tools
  • Maps UK treatment pathways to reduce confusion and delay
  • Supplies checklists that translate clinical guidance into action
  • Designed by and for the military community—direct and practical

What People Are Saying

“Used this in a squad-level training session—simple, direct and effective. The drills sparked real discussion and follow-up support.”

— Sgt Mark Ellis, Catterick

“As a veteran and dad, the family toolkit helped us talk about episodes without panic. Practical and honest advice.”

— Lynne Porter, Portsmouth

“Steve Barker gets the military mindset. Clear care pathways saved weeks of uncertainty for a colleague seeking help.”

— Corporal Emma Hughes, Aldershot

Frequently Asked Questions

Stand To is aimed at serving personnel, veterans and military families who want plain-English guidance on recognising and managing military PTSD, and is suitable for instructors and clinicians who run group sessions.

The book includes ready-made mission drills, debrief prompts and quick-reference checklists designed to be used during briefings, small-group training and unit resilience sessions.

Yes. Stand To maps NHS and military specialist routes, with signposting to recommended services and practical steps to access care in the UK.

Stand To combines evidence-informed clinical guidance with veteran-informed, peer-focused tools—written to be honest, practical and free of unnecessary jargon.

Order directly at https://getbook.at/stand-to for single or bulk purchases and include copies in unit training packs.

Stand To is a practical companion that supports recognition, self-management and navigation of care, and complements professional treatment rather than replacing it.

Make Stand To Part of Your Recovery or Training

Practical, military-focused PTSD tools and classroom-ready drills—order your copy now at https://getbook.at/stand-to

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