Book Description

As many as one in three cops may suffer from PTSD, a condition that could lead to depression, suicidal thoughts, addictions, eating disorders as well as job and family conflict.

Recommended by trauma experts around the world, CopShock:

• Prepares police officers for the aftermath of horrific trauma
• Helps families understand PTSD's effect on their loved ones
• Tells true stories of officers-men and women-with PTSD
• Offers over 200 support sources.
• For police, firefighters, first responders, war veterans-all trauma sufferers

The Second Edition:

• 50 percent updated and expanded
• 5 new chapters
• Self-tests for PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Panic Disorder, Depression, and Resiliency
• More resources including treatment centers
• Chapter on learning resiliency, bouncing back from adversity

Features stories about surviving:

• 9/11 terror attacks
• Assaults
• Shootings
• Death investigations
• Drug taking
• Suicidal thoughts
• Combat
• Family trauma
• Bomb explosions
• Repercussions from not shooting
• Police dispatch trauma

Law enforcement officers throughout the United States use this book in their peer support programs, police academies, chaplaincies, and post-trauma units.

CopShock, Second Edition was published on September 11, 2008 to commemorate the anniversary of the attack on America .

Documentary based on CopShock:

• The A&E Television Network produced a documentary based on CopShock that is shown today in police academies and peer support groups