ReconnectionWorkshops

Today’s service members are

facing repeated deployments to

confl ict zones around the world.

After a deployment, many realize

that the return home can be just

as challenging as their tour of duty.

© 2011 The American National Red Cross A2093 11/11

Presented by Walmart

Reuniting, Reconnecting and Rebuilding for Military Families

This course was generously presented by Walmart.

Many service members return from deployment and successfully readjust to their lives at home. Others experience difficulty in readjusting or transitioning back to family life, their jobs and living in their communities. Some of the challenges facing service members and their families are:

• Readjusting to partners who assumed new roles during the separation

• Engaging children who have matured and may resent additional oversight

• Reestablishing bonds with their spouse and children

• Readjusting to the returning service member

• Realigning the family decision-making process

• Redefining the family routine

• Managing long-term health problems that can be present after deployment, such as:

- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

- Traumatic brain injury

- Depression

The American Red Cross, with support from Walmart, has developed the Reconnection Workshops, Presented by Walmart for all military families to assist them with managing the challenges of reintegration.

The Reconnection Workshops, Presented by Walmart focus on individuals and small groups through facilitated sessions that enhance the likelihood of positive reconnections between family members and the successful reintegration of service members into civilian life. Actively licensed and specially trained Red Cross mental health professionals will facilitate the sessions, which cover topics relevant to a successful transition. Topics include:

• Communicating Clearly

• Exploring Stress and Trauma

• Identifying Depression

• Relating to Children

• Working Through Anger

To take advantage of this no-cost

and confidential program, go to

redcross.org/reconnectionworkshops.