Ptsd Dog

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover?...

This is the very raw story of a man who served his country, fought in the Falklands, and then, had extreme difficulty adjusting after the war. But it is actually much more than that. Yes, like many veterans of combat he fought - and continues to fight - with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the factors leading to his PTSD began long before he ever put on his uniform and picked up a gun.

You brought home an adorable Labrador Retriever, thinking they’d be the perfect family dog—loyal, loving, and obedient. But now, just a few weeks in, you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and questioning your decision. Your Labrador is chewing up furniture, shoes, and anything left on the floor. They pull so hard on the leash that walks are a nightmare. Potty training isn’t working—you’re cleaning up accidents at 2 AM. The kids love the puppy, but it bites too hard during playtime. You’ve tried advice from blogs and YouTube, but it’s confusing and contradictory. Hiring a ...

This is a STAND-ALONE sequel. “Witness Protection” - Book One “Witness Protection 2 - The Return of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” - Book Two “Witness Protection 3 - Alpha Mike Foxtrot” - Book Three “Witness Protection 4 - O-Dark-Hundred” - Book Four “Witness Protection 5 - Outside the Wire” - Book Five “Witness Protection 6 - Alpha Dogs” - Book Six “Witness Protection 7- Bravo Foxtrot” - Book Seven “Witness Protection 8 – Midnight Requisition” - Book Eight “Witness Protection 9 – S.N.A.F.U.” – Book Nine “Witness Protection 10 - Bravo Zulu” - Book Ten ...

When his best friend is in peril, a grumpy ex-military hero is honored to protect her. This might be a chance for them to be more than friends—or a chance to get killed. After a patient nearly told her a secret before dying, small-town nurse Kaylee Byrne is attacked and runs for her life—right into the arms of the friend she has a crush on. It’s difficult to stay an eternal optimist under flying bullets, and even more difficult not to fall for her protector. Together with his service dog, Roswell Stutton is the newest member of the Honor Team. He doesn’t expect his first assignment ...

Chosen one of 5 Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime The 2022 Edition now available. How far would you go to save strangers in need? A platoon of Marines and their military working dogs, MWD, are about to find out. An educated woman makes the ultimate sacrifice to teach girls to read. She leaves behind a daughter and a son whose lives become intertwined with those of the U.S. Marines. But the Taliban is infiltrated everywhere and is hard to differentiate between friend and foe. As vivid as a movie, you will share the life of the Marines deployed in an Afghan military base; climb the...

Sergeant Mateo Cruz walked away from the Navy SEALs, not with a medal, but with a severe TBI and guilt that haunts his every move. Now, he lives in isolation, running a specialized K-9 facility where his only loyal companions are the traumatized dogs he trains. Mateo believes his life of purpose is over. Then comes Dr. Dahlia “Dali” Brooks, a determined veterinarian whose relentless optimism is a direct challenge to his cynical, solitary existence. She needs his facility for her rescue work; he needs her skill to treat his most difficult case—a deeply traumatized dog named Ghost. ...

When US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war not only had he given up a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting as well. Lost in grief, Rob finds solace and relief in the one thing that never fails to put a smile on his face: his chocolate lab, Bella. Exceptionally friendly, and always with - you wouldn’t believe it - a smile on her face, Bella is the friend Rob needs, and they spend their days exploring nature and taking photos. But then Bella develops a limp in her front leg. It’s cancer.

A rescue dog, an ex-Marine, and an ex-convict are caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless gang in remote Washington state in this "first-rate thriller" (Associated Press) for "fans of CJ Box and Michael Koryta" (Booklist). Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with...

**“Science Friday” Summer Reading Pick** **Discover magazine Top 5 Summer Reads** **People magazine Best Summer Reads** “A lovely, big-hearted book…brimming with compassion and the tales of the many, many humans who devote their days to making animals well” (The New York Times). Have...

He's a surfer. She's allergic to the sun. The one thing they have in common is their service dogs, who have fallen in love. Locke I've sworn off relationships indefinitely. Women haven't been so kind since my water accident physically changed me. Which makes it pretty inconvenient when a gorgeous tourist washes up at my feet on the shores of Maui. Guin This dream vacation feels surreal after being placed on a transplant list. But I'm definitely a beach rookie as evidenced by the brooding surfer who is now carrying me back to his home to take care of my sun and sand burns. However, I didn't ...

KNOX After failing the ones I loved the most, this feels like my last chance to do something good. I've lost a lot of people, from my mother to the friends I made on the battlefield, and even my own brother. My failure to save them still burns through me. So when I arrive in this small town to take a job promised to me, I don't expect to find a place I want to stay. Or a woman I want to keep forever. This curvy beauty has given me something I believed I'd lost. Hope. But once she realizes her dreams for the future aren't truly gone, will she still want to stay with me? CORINNE Everything I ...

An ex-military man returns to his hometown and reunites with his first love in this suspenseful romance—but he's made some powerful enemies that are after them both . . . Love is the greatest risk of all. After multiple tours of duty, Brandon Forte returns to his hometown on a personal...

Former outlaw bikers Jake Olson and Frank Schroeder are riding to the Sturgis, South Dakota motorcycle rally to meet up with their old BoonieRats MC brothers, unaware of the danger their families are in back at the ranch. Another former outlaw biker and his celestial sidekick catch wind of an evil plot and ride through the night to stop it, while a foxy grandmother undersheriff is also on the hunt. And then there’s a Native American shaman waiting in the shadows. Saddle-up for this Wild West-like thriller that takes place not in the 1880s, but the 1980s.

LOVE IS AN ACT OF BRAVERY Retired Navy SEAL Alex Rojas is putting his life back together, one piece at a time. Being a single dad to his young daughter and working at Hope's Crossing Kennels to help rehab a former guard dog, he struggles every day to control his PTSD. But when Elisa Hall shows...

HONOR, LOYALTY, LOVE David Cruz is good at two things: war and training dogs. The ex-soldier's toughest case is Atlas, a Belgian Malinois whose handler died in combat. Nobody at Hope's Crossing kennel can break through the animal's grief. That is, until dog whisperer Evelyn Jones walks into the...

18 stories of amazing emotional support animals and how they rescue the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life.

When danger closes in, only a Champion will do. From Nashville to ghost towns, up north to Canada, then south and west to tropical islands, and then further beyond, Unforgettable Champions takes you on a pulse-pounding journey where singles in peril find - or rediscover - that one person they can’t live without. Is it fate that brings them together, or something even deeper? Dive into these gripping tales of second chances and breathtaking rescues, where highly skilled FBI agents, haunted cowboys, a hot Hawaiian handyman, and a reclusive wounded warrior seeking peace find themselves ...

A moving and scientific look at the curative powers--both physical and mental--of rescuing a shelter animal, by the president of Humane Society Silicon Valley. MUTUAL RESCUE profiles the transformational impact that shelter pets have on humans, exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual...

Can a woman haunted by torture and a man battling his own demons find love while outrunning a dangerous motorcycle club? Cayenne, road name Kai, is on the run from dangerous enemies, haunted by the trauma of being kidnapped and tortured. Suffering from PTSD and depression, her one responsibility is a weekly call to her brother, Spider, whose life depends on her existence. But when she sets up camp by a river in an isolated area, she expects to be alone. That is, until Rick and his loyal German Shepherd, Smoke, arrive and disrupt her precarious existence. Initially an enigma, Rick becomes a ...