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Published: Jan. 31, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

This is the second podcast in a two-part series that looks at removing some misconceptions about mental health treatment. In the first episode, Duane talked about eight things that a veteran might want a mental health professional to know; in this episode, Duane talks about eight things that a mental health professional wants a veteran to know about the therapy process. Understanding the expectations of each will benefit both.

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The eight things a therapist wants a veteran to know are:

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1.    This isn\u2019t about Freud on the couch.

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2.    This stuff actually works.

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3.    You\u2019re going to have to talk about what\u2019s bothering you\u2026

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4.    \u2026and it\u2019s not as bad as you think it\u2019s going to be.

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5.    It\u2019s not all about pills and meds.

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6.    I actually know what I\u2019m talking about.

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7.    I\u2019m not going to give you advice or tell you what to do.

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8.    If you and I don\u2019t click, then let me help you find someone you do click with.

\nLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:\n

Eight Things a Mental Health Professional wants a Veteran to Know (Blog Post)

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Head Space and Timing Podcast Episode 5: 8 Things a Veteran wants their Therapist to know

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