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Perceptions of Stigma in Military Veterans

The impact of stigma against seeking help for mental health concerns is significant in the veteran population. Other than the barriers that exist externally, such as lack of access to care or societal perceptions about veterans in general and mental Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsJune 13, 2017 ago
Awareness

Dangers and Benefits of Living a Private Life in Public

Technology is amazing. It’s how I’ve been able to get my message out and has provided a voice to the previously voiceless. Over ten years ago, I had the honor of participating in an online community of Army Noncommissioned Officers Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago
Awareness

In the Middle of Conflict? Try Being Radical.

When I talk about being “radical,” I don’t mean holding on to an extreme ideological viewpoint, nor do I mean being totally awesome from an Eighties standpoint. The concept of something “radical” that I’m talking about here is based on Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago
Awareness

Veterans Helping Veterans: 4 Pitfalls to Watch Out For

What veteran, who still holds true to the values they learned in the service, doesn’t want to help their buddy out? It’s the whole concept of “battle buddy”, of the Warrior Ethos: Never leave a fallen comrade. It’s something that’s Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
Awareness

How Do We Resolve the Crisis of Doubt?

This was originally posted on the Military Spouse Advocacy Network blog, and I’m honored to be working with them! You can read the original post, and find more great information for those who support service members and veterans most, by going here.  Many times, when faced Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
Grief

Memorializing the Ultimate Sacrifice

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends – John 15:13, King James Version Sacrifice. The ultimate, final sacrifice of one’s life for others. This is the true secret that lies Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 25, 2017 ago
Awareness

How Do You Hold On To Failure?

Do you carry your failures in your pockets, or do you have them tattooed on your skin? Which this is for you can be the difference between peace or chaos in your life. Some of us wear our failures like a Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
MSAN Blogs

An Open Letter to the Military Spouse

This was originally posted on the Military Spouse Advocacy Network blog, and I’m honored to be working with them! You can read the original post, and find more great information for those who support service members and veterans most, by going here.  Dear Military Spouse, The Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 18, 2017 ago
Awareness

The Wounded Healer and Veteran Mental Health

We could say, without too much exaggeration, that a good half of every treatment that probes at all deeply consists in the doctor’s examining himself, for only what he can put right in himself can he hope to put right Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
Awareness

Four Keys to Navigating Obstacles on a River…and in Life

People have to go through trials and tribulations to get where they at. Do your thing – continue to rock it – because obviously, God wants you here- Kendrick Lamar Crap happens in life. We all know it. We all Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsMay 11, 2017 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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-Duane
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