Don McCasland's guest appearances

Don McCasland

The Trauma Therapist

Head Space and Timing Podcast

Theresa Larson

Shauna Springer

Kathy Platoni

Eric Strom

Larry Decker

Kate Hendricks Thomas

Sebastian Junger

Mark Epstein

Dan Siegel

Christopher Willard

Elisha Goldstein

Gabrielle Bernstein

Byron Katie

Robert Greene

Molly Boeder Harris

OwlTail

A summary episode of HST136. The full episode and show notes can be found at www.veteranmentalhealth.com/hst136  ★ Support this podcast ★

A summary episode of HST136. The full episode and show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/hst136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.veteranmentalhealth.com/hst136</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/headspaceandtiming" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

HST136 Summary - Don McCasland

About Today's Guest:Donald McCasland, LCSW-CCTP is one of the Cohen Veteran's Network’s committed therapists at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, in Clarksville, TN. As a veteran himself, Don uses his experiences during his 21 years in the service to better assist veterans and their family members by giving them the same quality care that saved his life. He is a big advocate of self-care and sees the importance of unplugging in nature, spending time with family, and engaging in other hobbies to de-stress and live a balanced lifestyle.In this Episode, you will learn: Don's background and experience Working with veterans as a veteran therapist Getting veterans to seek treatment  Warrior's Heart and Dr. Ed Tick Alternative modalities to standard care Military requiring service members to act in ways opposite of what they were taught as "right" as a child Vet Centers Similarities and differences of veterans from different eras Veteran suicide Cohen Veteran Network The Functional Veteran Blog Links Mentioned in this Episode:Don's Web SiteDon's profile on the Cohen Veteran NetworkDon on Social Media:Twitter  ★ Support this podcast ★ 

About Today's Guest: Donald McCasland, LCSW-CCTP is one of the Cohen Veteran's Network’s committed therapists at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, in Clarksville, TN. As a veteran himself, Don uses his experiences during his 21 years in the service to better assist veterans and their family members by giving them the same quality care that saved his life. He is a big advocate of self-care and sees the importance of unplugging in nature, spending time with family, and engaging in other hobbies to de-stress and live a balanced lifestyle.In this Episode, you will learn:<ul> <li>Don's background and experience</li> <li>Working with veterans as a veteran therapist</li> <li>Getting veterans to seek treatment </li> <li>Warrior's Heart and Dr. Ed Tick</li> <li>Alternative modalities to standard care</li> <li>Military requiring service members to act in ways opposite of what they were taught as "right" as a child</li> <li>Vet Centers</li> <li>Similarities and differences of veterans from different eras</li> <li>Veteran suicide</li> <li>Cohen Veteran Network</li> <li>The Functional Veteran Blog</li> </ul>Links Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="https://functionalveteran.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don's Web Site </a> <a href="https://centerstone.org/donald-mccasland-veteran-with-endless-determination/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don's profile on the Cohen Veteran Network </a> Don on Social Media:<a href="https://twitter.com/functionalvet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/headspaceandtiming" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

HST136 - Don McCasland - From Combat Veteran to Therapist

Don McCasland, LMSW-CCTP, retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service in August 2009. He served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. After seven years of unresolved PTSD, survivor's guilt, and contemplating suicide Don began to lose control of his life. He finally sought out counseling, and came to grips with his soul wound.Don is now a Readjustment Counselor with the Vet Center in Clarksville, TN and works with survivors of combat-related trauma and military sexual assault. Don’s wife is an LMSW, and his daughter is a BSW and will earn her MSW this Spring.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-contentThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Don McCasland, LMSW-CCTP, retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service in August 2009. He served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. After seven years of unresolved PTSD, survivor's guilt, and contemplating suicide Don began to lose control of his life. He finally sought out counseling, and came to grips with his soul wound. Don is now a Readjustment Counselor with the Vet Center in Clarksville, TN and works with survivors of combat-related trauma and military sexual assault. Don’s wife is an LMSW, and his daughter is a BSW and will earn her MSW this Spring. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement</a>

Episode 166: Don McCasland

Don is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service, having served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division as a Platoon Sergeant.In 2010 Don co-founded Soldiers And Families Embraced (http://soldiersandfamiliesembraced.org/) whose mission is to to ease the readjustment and reintegration of all veterans, along with their families, as they return from war.In addition, Don is a PTSD survivor, and he brings that experience as well as the insights he’s gained, to his clients struggling with PTSD and other forms of trauma.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-contentThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Don is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service, having served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division as a Platoon Sergeant. In 2010 Don co-founded Soldiers And Families Embraced (<a href="http://soldiersandfamiliesembraced.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://soldiersandfamiliesembraced.org/</a>) whose mission is to to ease the readjustment and reintegration of all veterans, along with their families, as they return from war. In addition, Don is a PTSD survivor, and he brings that experience as well as the insights he’s gained, to his clients struggling with PTSD and other forms of trauma. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement</a>