NOVA Clinical Counseling
Veteran PTSD & Trauma Recovery Workbook
A clinician-designed path forward
Coming home is often the beginning of a different kind of battle. This free 33-page workbook was built from the ground up with military culture in mind — drawing on CPT, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. No jargon, no judgment, no waiting lists.
- 9 core modules with guided exercises
- 7 bonus tools, including a crisis safety plan
- Free instant download — yours to keep
What's inside
Understanding Your PTSD
What PTSD is — and is not. Map your symptoms and trauma history.
Grounding & Safety Skills
Tactical breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, safe place visualization.
Cognitive Stuck Points
Identify and challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck.
Anger & Emotional Regulation
The Anger Iceberg, your personal warning system, the STOP technique.
Sleep & Hypervigilance
Sleep hygiene protocol, reality testing, nightmare rescripting.
Moral Injury
Naming the wound, survivor's guilt, and MST resources.
Rebuilding Relationships & Trust
Communicating your needs and mapping your support network.
Substance Use Awareness
The PTSD–substance use cycle and honest self-assessment.
Your Recovery Roadmap
Post-traumatic growth, values, and SMART recovery goals.
Plus 7 bonus resources
- PTSD Symptom Tracking Log (8-week, PCL-5 aligned)
- Crisis Safety Plan
- Daily Journal Template
- Thought Record Worksheet (CBT)
- Trigger Identification & Coping Card
- VA & Community Resource Directory
- Veteran-Specific Affirmations