How much do you really know about veteran mental health? Are you aware that it goes beyond just the common misconceptions that a majority of veterans struggle with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury? Over the past year, I’ve Read more…
Summary: Jane Strong began her lifelong love of horses as a competitive rider. When she left the world of traditional horsemanship behind, she had no idea that horses would ever become an integral part of her life again. It was Read more…
I hear you all ready: “Get out of here with that ‘therapy is about the future, not the past’ crap. Talking about my past is what therapy is all about.” Granted, when a veteran sits down to talk to a mental Read more…
Summary: “Hammer Down” is an educational short documentary by former Army National Guard veterans Stan Lake and Daniel Charles, in association with Lima Charlie Productions and Deric Cook. This film is an inspiring and thought-provoking look from soldier’s perspective. It explores Read more…
Meaning and Purpose. Purpose and Meaning. It’s the Holy Grail of post-military life: searching for something that will satisfy the need for meaning and purpose that a service member had while they were in the service. It’s more than just Read more…
SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane shares his thoughts based on a blog post written on the Head Space and Timing website, 3 Reasons for Veterans to See a Mental Health Counselor…and It’s Not What You Think. Duane shares some different Read more…
“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” Gilbert K. Chesterton How often do we spend time considering how grateful we are for things in our lives? There Read more…
Summary: Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant and author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Corie has focused her career for the last 15 years as a counselor specializing in marriage, divorce, women’s Read more…
“Change is the end result of all true learning” – Leo Buscaglia If there’s one thing that I know we did in the military, it’s learn. We learned how to do stuff. We learned how not to do stuff. There Read more…
