Finding a Tricare Therapist What Veterans Should Look For
Many veterans and military families have Tricare coverage but feel unsure about how to choose the right therapist. Insurance approval is only one part of the decision. The real difference comes from finding a provider who understands military life and knows how to work within the Tricare system. This guide explains what veterans should look […]
How to Use Tricare for Therapy
A Step by Step Guide for Veterans and Military Families Getting therapy should not feel confusing. Many veterans and military families have Tricare but are unsure how to actually use it for counseling. The good news is that Tricare does cover mental health care. You just need to know the right steps. This guide walks […]
Military Trauma Defused with Laughter: A Path to Post Traumatic Growth
Written by: Joelle Rabow Maletis, MAED, MA, LMFT & Nick Watkins, MA, LMFT Edited by: Hadley McKinnon During Nick Watkins’ therapy session with Afghanistan Veteran “Alpha Client” (AC)*, AC mentioned how they were swapping stories with their father (Vietnam Veteran) and son (Afghanistan veteran) about their respective combat zones. Like most combat veterans do, […]
Interview with Dr. Stacy Haynes’ Parenting Tips 2 Go!
Hear Joelle Maletis on Dr. Stacy Haynes ‘Parenting Tips 2 Go!’ on the May 26th show. The topic will be Military & Family Life on WiAMRadio.com at 11:00am EST. Stay tuned and tune in.
They Also Serve by NAVY MD; Dr. K
The prospect of deploying to Afghanistan last year induced in me an unnerving sense of excitement. Despite having served as a Navy physician for eleven years, I had never experienced life in a combat zone. And while I was quite aware of the horrors attendant to armed conflict, I was still, embarrassingly, in quiet thrall to a youthful, bravado-filled vision of war.