HST 006: 8 Things a Therapist Wants a Veteran to Know
SUMMARY:
In this episode, Duane talks about his experience both as a combat veteran and a clinical mental health counselor, and outlines eight things that he believes that mental health professionals want a veteran to know before working with them.
This is the second podcast in a two-part series that looks at removing some misconceptions about mental health treatment. In the first episode, Duane talked about eight things that a veteran might want a mental health professional to know; in this episode, Duane talks about eight things that a mental health professional wants a veteran to know about the therapy process. Understanding the expectations of each will benefit both.
IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
The eight things a therapist wants a veteran to know are:
1. This isn’t about Freud on the couch.
2. This stuff actually works.
3. You’re going to have to talk about what’s bothering you…
4. …and it’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be.
5. It’s not all about pills and meds.
6. I actually know what I’m talking about.
7. I’m not going to give you advice or tell you what to do.
8. If you and I don’t click, then let me help you find someone you do click with.
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Eight Things a Mental Health Professional wants a Veteran to Know (Blog Post)
Head Space and Timing Podcast Episode 5: 8 Things a Veteran wants their Therapist to know
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