By: Casey Hall, PHD, LPC-S, LMFT-S Celebrating Our Veterans and First Responders Celebrating our veterans and first responders is a natural inclination, and there are multiple ways that we can help them to feel seen, heard, and appreciated while remaining respectful. Once discharged or retired, veterans and first...
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: Kristy Burton, LPC-S, AADC, SAP, NCC, TA Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Veterans and First Responders Suicide awareness and prevention for veterans and first responders is a prevalent issue in dire need of more attention. The conversations aren’t easy, but silence isn’t an option. Suicide and suicidal...
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 Todd McGuire, LPC Active Duty Military: Navigating Conflict and Managing Communication There are few professions as daunting and stressful as First Responders and Active Duty Military, and these lines of work present unique interpersonal challenges in work life and home life. This month, our blog is...