Is PTSD a Soul Wound? What Veterans Need to Know About Moral Injury?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Edward Tick joins The Healing Side to explore whether PTSD is more than a diagnosis — and whether it may actually be a soul wound. Drawing on over forty years of experience in holistic psychotherapy and veteran therapy, Dr. Edward Tick breaks down moral injury, the invisible wounds of war, and what true PTSD healing looks like beyond medication and symptom management.This episode dives deep into trauma recovery for veterans, exploring how moral injury differs from traditional PTSD, why some wars leave deeper spiritual scars, and how transgenerational trauma can pass through families. Dr. Tick shares insights on the warrior archetype, soul wounds, and why veterans mental health must include spiritual healing and community-based healing — not just clinical treatment.You’ll hear powerful Vietnam veteran stories and learn about Dr. Tick’s reconciliation journeys back to Vietnam, where healing journeys have helped veterans confront guilt, release shame, and experience emotional healing through storytelling and sacred ceremony. These trauma-informed care approaches offer a radically different path for veterans support — one rooted in connection, meaning, and restoration of the human soul.If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD healing, moral injury, or the lingering emotional weight of combat, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and a deeper understanding of holistic psychotherapy and healing through storytelling.This episode is for anyone seeking emotional healing for veterans, greater understanding of the invisible wounds of war, and a new framework for trauma recovery grounded in spiritual healing and reconciliation.Takeaways:Dr. Edward Tick emphasizes that PTSD is a universal human issue, not limited to veterans.The concept of moral injury is discussed as a profound wound affecting the soul of warriors.Dr. Tick's work is dedicated to healing the wounds of war through spiritual and community practices.The importance of understanding and addressing the psychological impacts of conflict on both individuals and families is highlighted.The podcast explores the significance of rites of passage for young men in contemporary society.Healing journeys to Vietnam are described as pivotal for veterans seeking reconciliation and closure.Links referenced in this episode:[email protected]