THE MORAL INJURY WORKBOOK

Those suffering from moral injury include people who have witnessed or engaged in an act that profoundly violates their deepest values.

Moral injury refers to the enduring psychological, spiritual, and social impact of perpetrating, failing to prevent, or witnessing acts that transgress deeply held moral values. This workbook offers an evidence-based approach grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help readers manage the trauma, anger, and depression associated with moral injury. With this guide, readers—including military veterans, police officers, paramedics, medical professionals, those who have injured others in car crashes, and more—will learn powerful mindfulness skills for moving beyond moral pain to embrace a values-based life. In order to begin healing, readers need to reconnect with their values and what really matters to them as a human being. Written by a renowned team of PTSD and trauma professionals, this workbook can help.

Wyatt R. Evans, PhD, is a fellow with UT Health San Antonio, and clinical research therapist for STRONG STAR and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD. Kent D. Drescher, PhD, is a retired clinical psychologist who provided clinical services, education, and research as a staff member with the National Center for PTSD for more than twenty-seven years. Jacob K. Farnsworth, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with the Veteran Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Robyn D. Walser, PhD, is director of TL Consultation Services and codirector of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Center.