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The Military-Civilian Divide: Why Transition is More Than Culture Shock. With Dr. Seth Hayden
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Many professionals want to help military families. Few understand the invisible barriers they're navigating.
When service members and military families transition to civilian life, they're often told to expect "culture shock." But according to counselor and researcher Dr. Seth Hayden, that phrase doesn't fully capture what's actually happening.
In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf and guest co-host Kim Smith explore the military-civilian divide with Dr. Hayden, whose work focuses on the intersection of career development and mental health for service members, veterans, and…
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