Suicide rates. Chain of command. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Military jargon and slang. For counselors, working with military veterans brings its own challenges and need for baseline knowledge. “Just as with any other culture that is different from your own, it is not enough to simply want to help members

There is sound research available that demonstrates the efficacy of certain evidence-based treatments when working with the military population. However, most of that research seems to disregard the necessary prerequisite for counselors in achieving reliable treatment outcomes — the ability to build trust with a client population that has a