Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ May 4th, 2024 I am honored to have had my first magazine publication be in Veteran Lifestyle Magazine. This online magazine is dedicated to honoring veterans with diverse stories. Their mission statement also includes fostering community, celebrating triumphs, and empowering the voices of veterans and their family members. It’s Memorial DayContinue reading “Veterans Lifestyle Magazine”
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The Veterans Club Podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lj-haywood-podcaster_mentalhealth-veterans-military-activity-7057128558413934594-tJKB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios I sat down with LJ Haywood and other veteran panelists to discuss the stigma associated with mental health in the military and veteran population. We also highlighted some excerpts from my book Unseen: Uncovering the Invisible wounds of military trauma. To order click on link below: https://www.elisaescalante.com/books.html
Homecoming
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 2-22-2022 I returned home from Afghanistan in January of 2013. Immediately after I got off the airplane and into the airport waiting area, I saw my long-term boyfriend of 5 years, there to greet me. My eyes brightened as we went toward each other for a hug. Unfortunately, my mood tookContinue reading “Homecoming”
Tearing down Walls
Elisa A Escalante/ LMSW/ 5-13-2020 “Sometimes all it takes is one wrong saying, assumption or tone of voice, and that person may never want to open up to you again.” -EaE My job, before therapy even starts, is to tear down emotional/ mental barriers. What are people protecting themselves from when they create these walls?Continue reading “Tearing down Walls”
Functionally Mental 