BTM59-Cultural Intersectionality and Transition to Post-Military Life
Show Summary
On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Denise “Deno” Cooper, a retired Air Force Officer, wounded warrior, and organizational psychologist. In this conversation, we discuss transition out of the military and the importance of paying attention to the intersectionality of the lived experience of veteran culture and a veteran’s inherent experience of their culture of origin.
About Today’s Guest
Col. Denise “Deno” Cooper, Ph.D., is a U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior who worked with PsychArmor as part of the OSD employment education initiative program. Col. Cooper is now an Organizational Behavior Consultant for PsychArmor. A part of PsychArmor’s Program department, Col. Cooper also brings nearly three decades of Air Force leadership experience to the organization. She also coordinates our external evaluation and assessment program.
PsychArmor Resource of the Week
The PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor course What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition. If you or someone you know is about to or has recently transitioned from the military into post-military life, check it out through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition
Links Mentioned In This Episode
From We Will to At Will: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace by Justin Constantine
Theme Music
Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.
This Episode Sponsored By:
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.
Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
