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Cultural Considerations in Military Social Work: Interview with Dr. Anthony Hassan

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[Episode 69] Today's Social Work Podcast, Episode 69 � Cultural Considerations in Military Social Work , is the second in a two-part series with Anthony Hassan on Military Social Work. In Part I, Anthony and I spoke about The Training and Education of Military Social Workers . Any discussion of culture and culturally relevant practice begins with the idea that we are all cultural beings. We see the world differently depending on which culturally-informed lenses we have on. In the United States, where military service is not a requirement, being in the military offers a unique set of lenses.  I got a glimpse of the very practical, day-to-day implications of seeing the world through military lenses when I asked today's guest what I thought was a very straightforward question � a question I ask all my guests before the interview starts � "what do you want me to call you?" Jonathan Singer: I didn't actually ask you � what do you want me to call you? Do you want me to