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Published: Jan. 31, 2021, 7:56 p.m.

As a professional counselor and combat veteran, one of the most rewarding aspects of the work that Duane does is helping other veterans come to a point of awareness and understanding about their experiences in the military, and setting the stage for change if that\u2019s what the veteran is willing to do. Working with any client can be challenging, but veterans can be especially difficult because of the warrior culture that they are used to. This podcast talks about eight different points that he believes veterans would like their mental health counselor to know before working with them.

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The eight things a veteran wants their mental health counselor to know are:

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1. I\u2019m not sure this is necessary
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2. I\u2019m really, really trusting you
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3. The only reason I\u2019m here is that I\u2019m tired of feeling the way I do
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4. I really want to be able to talk\u2026
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5. \u2026but have no intention of doing so\u2026
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6. \u2026and will shut down if I feel like you\u2019re judging me.
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7. I don\u2019t think that you\u2019ll be able to understand what I experienced
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8. I have no desire to be coddled, revered, or bullied.
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Eight Things a Veteran wants Their Mental Health Counselor to Know

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