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Battle Buddy Engagement: What are the best practices for engaging my Battle Buddy?

Maintaining an understanding of rank structure and component-specific details are beneficial to developing a rapport. 

Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies have proven beneficial modalities with Military populations.

Engaging the new environment of Military Soldiers:

While there are many suggestions for engaging Military populations, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Here you will find articles on engagement with this population. Please consider your Battle Buddy in their unique situation and apply this information appropriately.

  • Asa Paris, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Does the Military investigate the topic of Suicide?

Why are Military populations at risk for suicide?

If you feel you or someone else is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Your call will be connected to the crisis center nearest to you. If you are in an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. This site does not offer crisis counseling or emergency services.

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