"Dr. Alpern's book is based on decades of work with veterans. It provides innovative new and practical treatment techniques for veterans. Each chapter offers the three targeted groups of readers (i.e family and friends of vets, mental health professionals and vets themselves) insights and practical tools for healthy transition from warrior to citizen"--Amazon.com.

"From Civilian to Veteran (How vets got "That Way") -- The Wrong Way to Treat Vets (Commonly used techniques that hinder vet healing) -- The Right Way to Treat Vets (Specific guides for enhancing the lives of vets) -- Huts for Vets (History and procedures of a successful wilderness program) -- Three Peer-Oriented Treatment Modalities (Harnessing the power of vets to heal) -- Peer Mental Health Professionals (How to educate vets as MHPs for vets) -- Suggestions and Conclusions (Specific help suggestion for vets, friends and family, and MHPs).