What is CopShock?
Nightmares, flashbacks, anger, concentration problems, emotional detachment, avoidance
of people and places ... these are some of the signs of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - CopShock.
As many as one in three police officers may suffer from PTSD, a condition that could lead
to depression, suicidal thoughts, addictions, eating disorders as well as job and family
conflict.
Researched for six years, CopShock, Surviving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD), reveals how to prevent or manage dangerous PTSD symptoms that can destroy a
police officer's career and family life.
Recommended by trauma experts, this easy-to-read
book
- Prepares police officers for the aftermath of horrific trauma
- Helps families understand PTSD's effect on their loved ones
- Tells true stories of peace officers - men and women - with PTSD
- Describes over 200 international support sources
Who is this book for?
As well as active duty police officers and their families, this book will benefit retired
police officers, police recruits, war veterans, corrections officers, paramedics,
firefighters, nurses, doctors, security guards, citizens - anyone suffering from trauma.
472 pages (xx, 452)
Trade Paperback 6" x 9"
Includes notes, bibliography, subject index, support sources index
ISBN 0-9668501-0-6
Library of Congress Number 98-96768
$19.95 US + S&H
**CopShock on television**
On July 17, 2001, the A&E Television Network broadcast a program featuring the book CopShock and its author, Allen R. Kates. Titled "Cop Counselors," the 1-hour documentary appeared on the series "Investigative Reports" with host Bill Kurtis.
If you were unable to view the program or wish to purchase a copy, please contact A&E using the following methods.
Item #: 18289
Item Name: Cop Counselors
Price: $19.95
On-line:
- Go to http://www.AandE.com/store
- Type Cop Counselors in Search box.
- Pay on-line with a credit card.
E-mail:
To order A&E videos: homevideo@AandE.com
By Telephone:
1-(888)-423-1212
Please note:
Holbrook Street Press does not receive credit or payment for referring you to the A&E web site.
We provide this information only as a public service.
The CD "HEROES Unsung," which debuted at National Police Week, 2003, is a spectacular musical tribute to police officers.
It is sold on the web site Gifts From within, and all profits go to organizations that help law enforcement officers.