WAR AND THE SOUL WITH DR EDWARD TICK

PTSD has been characterized as an anxiety disorder with a physical basis by the APA since 1980. While DSM recognizes that it has a distinct psychological nature as well, few writings have characterized it as a "soul" wound. None have done so better than Dr Edward Tick, founder and Director of Soldier's Heart and author of War and the Soul.

On August 4 we explored with Dr Tick the traditional functions of war, how these functions are not served by modern war and the consequences to veterans, their families and society as a whole.

You do not have to have any preconceptions about the nature or existence of the soul to appreciate the wisdom distilled in Dr Tick's writing, based on a cross-cultural study of war throughout human history.  His findings apply to whatever model you have of human nature.


 

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