tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928120837441845182.post7843841020035858396..comments2023-09-13T03:09:02.251-07:00Comments on VeteranCaregiver Blog: A Troubling Trend?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928120837441845182.post-28762177759050030652011-01-23T10:48:54.249-08:002011-01-23T10:48:54.249-08:00Strong posting. This topic is shared time and time...Strong posting. This topic is shared time and time again. The lack of "walking it" knowledge by therapists/SWs is seemingly causing many vets to refuse/stop counseling. With the vast number of veterans returning with similar experiences, it seems that many vets are turning to their battle buddies if they talk to anyone. <br /><br />Yet, if they then do not have access to their unit buddies, the families carry the weight of confusion, things they don't understand, and the familiar issue of repeating their problems to those that don't have the experience to connect.What about training veterans for a Mentoring/Life Coach role?<br /><br />Do you have to have a broken leg to know it hurts? No. But combat PTSD is unique from peacetime PTSD, and having that knowledge and experience would bring many more to counseling if families' opinions count. Add in the physical TBI trauma, with the behavioral symptoms, and families share countless needs here and elsewhere.<br /><br />Perhaps this is a temporary shortage while others are trained? One can hope so...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372373114738213305noreply@blogger.com