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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.
The Paradox Problem

The Worst Case Scenario Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. One of the things that I often hear from my veteran clients is the phrase, “hope for the best, Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Taking Credit Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. There are hundreds of adjustments that service members have to make when they leave the service; occupation, location, environment Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Networking Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. Transitions in life can be difficult. Leaving home for the first time, entering the workforce, changing jobs or careers; Read more…

By Duane France, 2 yearsApril 28, 2021 ago
The Paradox Problem

The Mastery Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. Many veterans find it difficult to transition from a highly interconnected collectivist culture to a highly dispersed and somewhat Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Perspective Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. For many people, looking back on things that we did at different points in our lives can cause discomfort. Read more…

By Duane France, 2 yearsApril 14, 2021 ago
The Paradox Problem

The Everyone Served Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. For many, military service is a source of pride and respect. It has been this way for years; in Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Unrealistic Expectations Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. There is a way to measure just about everything in the military. The angle of a service member’s feet Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Cruel to be Kind Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. There are many things that we learn in the military; practical things, like a job skill and the importance Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago
The Paradox Problem

The Heritage Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here.When I arrived at the 82nd Airborne Division in 1997, one of the things that we were required to do Read more…

By Duane France, 2 yearsMarch 10, 2021 ago
The Paradox Problem

The Small Things Paradox

This post is part of a year-long series, The Paradox Problem. You can go here to see the introduction to the series, and see all the articles in the series here. It’s common knowledge that we often don’t appreciate what we have until we no longer have it. This is Read more…

By Duane France, 2 years ago

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I am a Mental Health Counselor certified to practice in the state of Colorado. The thoughts, ideas, musings, and posts on this site come from my military experience, my professional experience, and my personal opinions. They do NOT, however, represent professional advice. While I am a Mental Health Counselor, I am not YOUR Mental Health Counselor, and interaction with me on this web site does not result in a professional therapeutic relationship. The opinions I express here are my own, and in no way should be seen as reflection of my agency, my profession, or any professional associations that I am connected with.

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