Feature Story: Film features soldier’s recovery from PTSD

Abstract

Dr. Nicholas Carleton, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Regina, is prominently featured in an inspirational docudrama that chronicles the painful journey of a former Canadian soldier, Glen Kirkland. Corporal Kirkland was just two days away from completing his last tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2008, when a Taliban-fired rocket blew up his vehicle. Three of Kirkland’s comrades were killed. Kirkland survived and suffered severe injuries, including hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorder. He returned home to face another battle - but this time it was about overcoming a traumatic brain injury, short-term memory loss and other impairments that included flashbacks to that horrible day in battle.