Here’s the third monthly column for Counseling Today, the official professional publication of the American Counseling Association. When people who haven’t served in the military are working with the military affiliated population, we need to understand how to develop an awareness of the unique cultural aspects of serving in or being a part of the military.

From Combat to Counseling: Cultural competence in the military affiliated population

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Duane France

Duane K. L. France is a combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as a mental health counselor practicing in the state of Colorado. Do you want to join the conversation regarding veteran mental health? Share, like, and comment. Read Duane's previous posts and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Keep the conversation about #veteranmentalhealth going.