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Awareness

Controversial Opinions and Personal Restraint: A Response to an Insulting Newsletter

Never approach a bull from the front, a donkey from the rear, or a fool from any direction I’m about to ignore my own advice. Whenever I come across an controversial opinion that bothers me, I try to put this quote in action. I ask myself, “is it worth my Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 31, 2017 ago
Awareness

Developing a Resilient Response to Attack

There are some psychological concepts that everyone just kind of “knows.” Things like Freud’s Oedipus Complex (which is offset by the less well known Electra Complex) orMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which is discussed more in business than in psychology. Another well-known concept comes from the behaviorists: an individual’s automatic response Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago
HST Podcast

HST 008: The Cohen Veterans Network with Anthony Hassan

SUMMARY: Dr. Anthony Hassan is the CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network, a network of  25 mental health clinics nationwide. These clinics are designed to improve the mental health outcomes for post-9/11 veterans and their families, with a particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress, through high-quality, free, and accessible mental health care. Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
HST Podcast

HST 007: Veteran Mental Health and Substance Abuse with Marc Scroggins

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane sits down and talks to Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Marc Scroggins about his military experience and his path towards becoming a clinical mental health and substance abuse counselor. Marc shares his personal journey regarding mental health, and his thoughts on how veterans should Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
Awareness

Heart of the Bull: A Short Film by Nicolas Scroggins

When we talk about #VeteranMentalHealth, we often want to shy away from the painful realities that exist. We know that they’re there, but we also want to erase them away like words written in sand. What would it be like if we were able to have a real conversation about Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 10, 2017 ago
HST Podcast

HST 006: 8 Things a Therapist Wants a Veteran to Know

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 Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
Awareness

Announcement: Head Space and Timing Book Available on Kindle!

It’s not often in life that we get to do what we love for a living, but that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the last three years: taking care of veterans in the best way I can. When I started the Head Space and Timing blog in July of Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 5, 2017 ago
Awareness

Veteran Mental Health and the Balancing Power of “If”

When talking about veteran mental health, I often talk about the need for balancing different aspects of their lives. I’ve written about finding balance before, specifically looking at how to find equilibrium in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Another aspect of the need for balance is to be Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 3, 2017 ago
HST Podcast

HST 005: 8 Things a Veteran Wants Their Therapist to Know

SUMMARY: 8 Things a Veteran Wants Their Therapist to Know 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 a veteran wants their mental health professional to know before working with them. Read more…

By Duane France, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2017 ago
Advocacy

Let’s Talk About Veterans for a Minute

As a clinical mental health counselor and combat veteran, I often work with my fellow service members around challenges that they experience after leaving the service. They haven’t had a lot of experience with military transition. They’re not immediately skilled at interviewing, resume writing, or selecting professional business attire. For 22 Read more…

By Duane France, 9 yearsJune 14, 2016 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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