Alton McCallum was a Field Artillery Officer deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Overall, Alton served a total of 11 years in the military before opening up a critical mental health counseling center.
Let’s dive into Alton’s Story and learn how he overcame Trauma and become a mental health counselor
[00:01 – 05:06] Opening Segment
[05:07 – 16:06] Dealing with Trauma and Grief
[16:07 – 32:26] Coping with Trauma and Grief
[32:27 – 46:25] Moral Injury
[46:26 – 01:01:11] Getting Professional Help
[01:01:12 - 01:08:06] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“We know that there is progress, but there is still a lot of work to do. We know that Justice is happening, but we also know that there are still injustices.” - Alton McCallum
“Talk to someone. It’s not a sign of weakness.” - Alton McCallum
“If we are by ourselves, no one can see what’s happening. And it causes us to be isolated and we start spinning and spiraling down.” - Alton McCallum
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You can connect with Alton on Linkedin,Facebook and or visit their website www.insight-cc.org
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