Veteran Mental Health
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it – George Santayana Vietnam. The country, the war, the service members who fought in it. The word conjures up images, ones that are rarely pleasant, and ones whose impact is long lasting. And the recognition of those who fought, and died, in this conflict shouldRead more about National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Until They All Come Home[…]
Summary: Here it is, the 50th Episode. While it might not be a surprise to many listeners, it comes as a surprise to me. I appreciate all of the guests and listeners that have supported the show so far, and hope that you will continue to tune in for much more to come. In ThisRead more about HST050: The 50th Head Space and Timing Episode[…]
This may seem odd, but at least three times a week, strangers tell me their secrets. When I meet a new veteran or military spouse in my office for the first time, I know very little about them. They know very little about me. Okay, in this digital age, they likely did their homework, andRead more about The Healing Power of a Stranger’s Ear[…]
Summary: Reg McCutcheon is a retired Lt Col from the US Air Force, a combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Reg has served in many capacities in his career to include squadron commander, chief of operations training, NATO senior planner, combat crew commander and regional director of admissions at the USAF Academy. He is currentlyRead more about HST049: Family At The Core with Reg McCutcheon[…]
The veteran community is at a crossroads, and there is a growing divide. This is not the civilian-military divide, although that certainly still exists, but a divide within the veteran community. This divide is between those veterans who are succeeding in their post-military lives, and those who are struggling. Between those veterans who are makingRead more about The Post-9/11 Veteran Divide: Success or Struggle[…]
Summary: Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized professional mental healthcare trainer and speaker at conferences and universities. He is the Executive Director of the Campus Readiness Project, a National Trainer at Mental Health First Aid USA, a Featured Trainer for the Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Services, andRead more about HST048 Military Culture for Mental Health Professionals with Dr. Ted Bonar[…]
No way, pal. You won’t catch me going to the therapist. I’m going to avoid that crap so hard that it hurts. I’m so focused on holding it together that I don’t have time to yap at someone who’s only going to judge me anyway. No thanks, I’ll handle it in my own way. HowRead more about Ten Reasons for Veterans (Not) To Avoid Mental Health Counseling[…]
Summary: Rhi is a Personal branding pro, Online job search nerd, Happiest when creating, Identifies others’ strengths, Loves to hear, read, tell, and write compelling stories. She works from a belief in the inherent worth and unique value of each individual, and the knowledge that we’re better together.She has teamwork, planning, communication & problem-solving skills galvanized by USAF aircrewRead more about HST047: Why So Serious with Rhiannon Guzelian[…]
There are many obstacles for a veteran seeking mental health counseling. One is that veterans believe that they have to admit that they are weak or broken before they get up the courage to go talk to a therapist. That they are somehow deficient, less than what they were, or lacking in some critical way.Read more about The Once and Future Warrior[…]