Change Your Pov 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