Stand To practical family checklists for military PTSD

Clear, military-minded guidance and step-by-step family checklists to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

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Practical, no-fluff support for military PTSD

Stand To practical family checklists gives serving personnel, veterans and military families plain-English tools to recognise, respond to and manage military PTSD at home and on base.

Estimates suggest PTSD affects a significant number of serving personnel and veterans; timely, practical support—checklists, mission drills and clear pathways—makes a measurable difference to recovery and relationships.

Written by Steve Barker from a military-informed perspective, Stand To cuts through jargon with honest advice, family-first tools, UK care pathways and step-by-step drills designed for real-life situations.

What's inside Stand To

Plain-English family checklists

Quick, printable checklists to spot symptoms, manage crises and support day-to-day recovery without clinical language.

Mission-style drills and action plans

Practical, rehearsable steps families and individuals can follow during flashbacks, panic episodes or escalating symptoms.

Family support tools

Communication scripts, boundary-setting guides and caregiver self-care checklists to sustain both the veteran and their family.

UK care pathways explained

Clear navigation of NHS services, military mental health routes and third-sector support so you know where to go next.

Zero-fluff recovery roadmap

A realistic, stepwise plan for recovery and resilience rooted in military experience and evidence-based approaches.

Why families choose Stand To practical family checklists

  • Immediate, actionable steps for crisis and calm moments
  • Language military families understand — no clinical jargon
  • Tools designed for carers, partners and serving personnel
  • Clear signposting to UK services and referral routes
  • Portable checklists for phone, kitchen noticeboard or briefing pack
  • Evidence-informed and combat-tested advice for real situations

What People Are Saying

“This book put practical steps in our hands. The checklists helped my partner and I navigate the first hard months after deployment.”

— Maggie H., Military spouse, Portsmouth

“Clear, direct and respectful of military life. The mission drills are a lifesaver during flashbacks.”

— Corporal J. Evans, Devon

“A vital resource for clinicians and families alike — concise, honest and immediately useful.”

— Lt. Col (Ret) Mark D., UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving personnel, veterans and military families seeking plain-English guidance and practical checklists to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

Stand To is available in paperback and ebook formats for quick reference at home, on a device or during briefings.

Yes. The checklists and drills are informed by clinical best practice and practical military experience, designed to complement professional care.

Yes. Stand To includes clear, step-by-step guidance on NHS, military and third-sector routes to help you find the right support in the UK.

Use them as shared tools: rehearse mission drills together, post quick-reference checklists in communal spaces, and use communication scripts during difficult conversations.

Purchase your copy at https://getbook.at/stand-to for immediate access to checklists, drills and UK care guidance.

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