Head Space and Timing Podcast

Summary: In this episode, Duane and Bennett Tanton discuss the role of Peer Support in helping other service members in veteran mental health and wellness In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Bennett's military background and journey towards working in the mental health field The training that Bennett received to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist Bennett's takeaways from training: Not everyone is the same, so not all interventions will work for everyone Training in ethics and boundaries is critical Peer Support is not for everyone; we must be healed first before trying to heal others How some mental health professionals see peer support specialists Perceived differences between a peer support specialist and a licensed mental health professional The need for mentorship after leaving the service Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Wounded Healer and Veteran Mental Health Starving at the Feast: A Parable of Military Transition HST 017: Veterans Counseling Veterans with Tony Williams

Show Notes

Are you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books

Summary: 
In this episode, Duane and Bennett Tanton discuss the role of Peer Support in helping other service members in veteran mental health and wellness In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: 

  • Bennett's military background and journey towards working in the mental health field
  • The training that Bennett received to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist
  • Bennett's takeaways from training: 
    • Not everyone is the same, so not all interventions will work for everyone
    • Training in ethics and boundaries is critical
    • Peer Support is not for everyone; we must be healed first before trying to heal others
  • How some mental health professionals see peer support specialists
  • Perceived differences between a peer support specialist and a licensed mental health professional
  • The need for mentorship after leaving the serviceLinks and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 
 The Wounded Healer and Veteran Mental Health

 Starving at the Feast: A Parable of Military Transition

 HST 017: Veterans Counseling Veterans with Tony Williams


Are you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books
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What is Head Space and Timing Podcast?

The psychological impact of military service is well known but less understood. Every Tuesday and Thursday, join combat veteran and clinical mental health counselor Duane France as he interviews mental health professionals, veterans, and those who support them about mental health and wellness. If you want to understand more about service member and veteran mental health, then this podcast is for you.