Head Space and Timing Podcast

Veteran mental health expert Dr. Ed Tick joins the show for the first of a two-part conversation to discuss the impact of combat on those who served, and his thoughts on moral injury

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:

Honored for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic and community-based healing of veterans and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dr. Tick has been a psychotherapist for 40 years. He has been specializing in working with veterans since the 1970s.

Dr. Tick is the author of Sacred Mountain, The Practice Of Dream Healing, The Golden Tortoise, Wild Beasts and Wandering Souls and the award-winning book War And The Soul. His most recent book is Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War. He also has released a 6 CD audio book entitled Restoring the Warrior's Soul: An Essential Guide to Coming Home.

Dr. Tick is an internationally recognized educator and expert on veterans, PTSD, and the psychology of military-related issues. He has conducted trainings, retreats and workshops across the country and overseas. He has lectured and trained staff and worked with wounded warriors at West Point, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Fort Knox, Altus Air Force Base and other Dept. of Defense facilities. The Department of Defense now uses his pioneering work and he was the U.S. Army’s 2012 trainer for its annual Chaplain Sustainment Training in PTSD.

He is a tireless advocate for war-healing and peace-making, lecturing around the world and leading semi-annual educational, healing and reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam and Greece.

Dr. Tick is a gifted healer, teacher and guide specializing in using psycho-spiritual, cross-cultural, and international reconciliation practices to bring healing and hope to veterans, communities and nations recovering from the traumas of war and violence.

In this Episode, you will learn:

  • Dr. Tick's background and experience
  • The nation's attitude toward Vietnam
  • David Wood's book What Have We Done
  • Developing moral injury
  • Healing trips to Vietnam
  • Soldier's imperative to preserve and protect
  • Mamorials for self, fellow service members, and the enemy
  • Moral injury from Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Responsibility of leaders for establishing and maintaining moral judgement

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.