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Courage After Fire Praised in Walter Reed Blog
Walter Reed Hospital Blogspot
4/28/07
"I think I have seen every kind of book possible here at Walter Reed. I have seen romance novels, science fiction, murder mystery, and even a few touchy feely self-help books. There are several books out there that address PTSD, several more that address healing family relations, but I have seen ZERO books here at Walter Reed that are as in depth as this one."

A Specialist's Benefits and Family
The NATION
3/16/07
Interviewed by The Nation, Courage After Fire co-author Keith Armstrong comments on how families are very important in helping soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder . . . "They bring in particular information that can be helpful," he says. "By not taking advantage of their knowledge and support, I think we're doing soldiers a disservice."

Military goes online to stem troop suicide
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
3/16/07
Courage After Fire co-author Keith Armstrong is interviewed for comments on new military website to help soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder . . . "If a large portion of your population won't step foot into a therapist's office in the first place, maybe this is the precursor to therapy that's necessary."

Bob Dole Op Ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer
"Now, Returning Vets can get the help they need."
12/10/06

"The Department of Veterans Affairs is doing more to help veterans and their families after deployment. Research and resources abound, and books like Courage After Fire can help our troops and their families to see that readjustment problems are common and can improve through family and professional support.

REVIEW: Courage After Fire: A guide to picking up the pieces
STARS AND STRIPES
6/20/06
“Courage After Fire" should also be available in unit ready rooms and tactical operations centers as well as on coffee tables in servicemembers' homes.

Therapist's book helps soldiers fight war at home
PORTLAND OREGONIAN
2/21/06
"Suzanne Best, a clinical psychologist in Portland, does research and treats people showing signs of mental distress in the wake of military service in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom..."

Media Archive
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7/10/06 National Tara Crooks, host of Army Wife Talk Radio, interviews Keith Armstrong about the impact of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder on returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their loved ones.
6/15/06 Bay Area, CA Susannah Baldwin, host of Parent Talk, interviews co-author Keith Armstrong about Courage After Fire and the current challenges Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their loved ones face after returning from war.
3/6/06 San Francisco, CA

CAF co-author Keith Armstrong spoke with KSFO's Melanie Morgan on March 6 2006.

1/16/06

KINK Radio: Portland, OR

CAF co-author Suzanne Best discusses Courage After Fire on the Portland radio program "Speaking Freely," hosted by Sheila Hamilton.
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1/15/06 KCBS Radio: San Francisco, CA CAF co-author Keith Armstrong discusses the difficulties faced by soldiers coming home from war.
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2/21/06

PORTLAND OREGONIAN

Therapist's book helps soldiers fight war at home
3/2/06 OAKLAND BUSINESS REVIEW Vets challenged back at work
3/2/06 OAKLAND BUSINESS REVIEW Tips for Returning Employees
3/20/06 MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL I still can't believe it some days.
5/12/06 PACIFIC SUN War Trauma
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