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Podcast: The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Episode: Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 1: Military Veterans - An interview with Rob Bates, SFC IN USA ret., MA, LMHC
Description: Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 1: Military VeteransAn interview with Rob Bates, SFC IN USA ret., MA, LMHC, on how veterans may be responding to the US leaving Afghanistan after 20 years at war. Curt and Katie talk with Rob about his service in the military and how it has impacted his view on therapy and being a therapist. He explains how he typically works with veterans, decreasing perfectionism and shifting dehumanization to self-compassion. We also look at the unique experiences of US Veterans who have served in Afghanistan and how therapists can support these...