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he effects of traumatic reactions on the family can be many, and the intensity to which they are experienced can vary. Families do not always know what their loved one is experiencing or why they came home different from when they left. Supporting the family is a critical aspect for helping professionals who plan to work with active duty military personnel and veterans.For this Discussion, consider the effects of PTSD on the family and the support services you might recommend.Post2 to 3 pages) an explanation of two effects PTSD can have on a military family or the family of a veteran. Explain how these effects can perpetuate the active duty military personnel’s symptoms. Finally, as a social worker, explain what services you would most likely recommend and explain why.Be sure to support your post with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.Required ReadingsDick, G. (2014). Social work practice with veterans. Washington, D.C.: NASW Press.Chapter 7, “Military Children” (pp. 97-114)Rubin, A., Weiss, E.L., & Coll, J.E. (2013). Handbook of military social work. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.Chapter 24, “Family-Centered Programs and Interventions for Military Children and Youth” (pp. 427-442)Chapter 25, “Couple Therapy for Redeployed Military and Veteran Couples” (pp. 443-466)Chapter 26, “Theory and Practice with Military Couples and Families” (pp. 467-492)The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (n.d.). Military children and families. Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://www.nctsn.org/resources/topics/military-children-and-familiesLester, P., & Flake, E. (2013). How wartime military service affects children and families. The Future of Children, 23(2), 121–141.Suzannah K., C., & Gabriela, M. (2017). Parenting with PTSD: A Review of Research on the Influence of PTSD on Parent-Child Functioning in Military and Veteran Families. Frontiers In Psychology, Vol 8 (2017), doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01101/fullU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2013). I am a caregiver / family member. Retrieved from http://www.va.gov/opa/persona/caregiver_family.asp
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