By: Megan Loney, ED.S, LPC Healing from Trauma as a Veteran or First Responder Healing from trauma as a veteran or first responder comes with unique obstacles, particular to the line of work they have been in. Time in the military or emergency services is wholly unique...
By: David Teague, LPC Veteran Marriage Struggles Veteran marriage struggles post discharge or retirement are not uncommon, but can be emotionally taxing and difficult to talk about. There is already taboo and stigma attached to openly discussing marital problems, or problems within any union, but there are...
By: Alisa Mitchell, LPC The Mental Health of Veterans and First Responders Unfortunately, in the civilian world, mental health awareness for veterans and first responders is severely lacking. Annually there may be an article written, often glossing over or entirely misrepresenting what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder looks...
By: Kristy Burton, LPC-S, AADC, SAP, NCC, TA Veteran Dependents and Public Scrutiny Veteran dependents, spouses, children, and families of veterans are not immune to the public scrutiny and stigma that comes with rejoining the civilian world. While veterans are more likely to face more severe challenges...
By: Rita Masterson, LPC Stigma, Public Scrutiny & Cultural Competence With retirement or discharge from active duty, veterans returning to the civilian world may face a lot of public scrutiny, stigma, and struggle with their own cultural competence. Among other more personal, internal struggles, veterans may face some...
By: Donnabelle Hess Spouses Going Back to Civilian Life Spouses transitioning to civilian life will be faced with challenges not unlike those of their veteran partners. Just as your retired or discharged spouse has acclimated to a certain way of living, so have you. Many of us...
By: Todd McGuire, LPC The Transition to Civilian Life Whether you’re transitioning back to civilian life after being in the military, or being an emergency service worker, the shift from service member to civilian can be jarring. Even if you’re glad to be out, even if your...