Souls Under Siege: The Effects of Multiple Troop Deployments - and How to Weather the Storm

The most voracious enemy for today's troops and their families is time, attrition, and unpreparedness. These elements continue to eat away at every level of their lives. It is all in the makeup of living under siege, and those under siege need to find ways to hold their ground as long as the war lasts. They need to prepare well in advance for the inevitability of multiple deployments. It has been confirmed that warriors on their third and fourth tours of duty have much greater rates of mental health challenges than those on their first or second deployments. For the families, the weight of these deployments is magnified when they are illprepared for the tremendous emotional change and upheaval that may develop from these circumstances. Dr. Bridget C. Cantrell outlines what will help us all find ways to support and tend to those living with the pressures of multiple deployments. Its thrust is not only to expand awareness of the issues involved, but to also outline sensible tools for finding relief in these trying times.