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Post Threat Survival Dragons, or PTSDragons, are introduced as magical protectors summoned by a brain in times of great peril. The positive attributes of these well-intended beasts are shown to have helped brains serving in the Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response, and Healthcare. But when a PTSDragon overstays their welcome, Survivors must often manage Anxiety, Depression, Hypervigilance, Nightmares, Survivors Guilt, Emotional Detachment, and Memory/Concentration difficulty. Within this explanation, brains are magic, therapists are Dragon Trainers, psychiatrists are Wizards, and there is no stigma for a hero still fighting.
Told with lively prose and captivating illustrations, this is a clever and creative introduction in to a sometimes mystifying and often misunderstood topic. Clear, crisp prose tackles a tough topic in a non-threatening and non-judgmental manner that will resonate with readers young and old.
Your brain is YOU, and your brain is “definitely magic.” But just because a brain is mighty doesn’t mean it’s invincible. In extreme situations, the brain “uses its magic” to summon a “dragon” to protect itself and “overcome great challenges.” PTSDragons are common among those in high-stress jobs such as law enforcement, first responders, healthcare workers, and the military.
In gentle prose and brief, bite-sized sentences, the text outlines the ways in which PTSDragons help those in “difficult or dangerous jobs.” These dragons can be helpful. But sometimes they “overstay their welcome” and stick around long after danger has passed. Sometimes the dragons refuse to let the brain relax in times of peace. Then they become a problem.
How and why a brain processes feelings, events, or the past with a dragon who’s overstayed its welcome is carefully and thoughtfully discussed in the remainder of this highly engaging read. It includes where, when, and how to get help via “Wizards” and “Dragon Trainers.” Additional resources are also provided.
This “work of fiction” notes that it is “not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.”
Although geared toward little ones, older audiences will also find this an enlightening and engaging read. Nimble and lively, PTSDragon is undergirded by strong writing coupled with great sensitivity and sagacity. It’s a valuable resource for anyone dealing with PTSD and those who love them.
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Synopsis
Post Threat Survival Dragons, or PTSDragons, are introduced as magical protectors summoned by a brain in times of great peril. The positive attributes of these well-intended beasts are shown to have helped brains serving in the Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response, and Healthcare. But when a PTSDragon overstays their welcome, Survivors must often manage Anxiety, Depression, Hypervigilance, Nightmares, Survivors Guilt, Emotional Detachment, and Memory/Concentration difficulty. Within this explanation, brains are magic, therapists are Dragon Trainers, psychiatrists are Wizards, and there is no stigma for a hero still fighting.
About the author
JB Van Cleave is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, Stay-at-Home-Dad, and the lesser half of a Therapy Dog team (in training) with Creed's Jay Bird Van Cleave, CGSC. view profile
Published on May 01, 2022
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Genre: Picture Books
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