single soldier readjustment family (your definition) social environment occupation
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SINGLE SOLDIER READJUSTMENT
Family (Your definition) Social Environment Occupation
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Readjustment for Soldiers with Families
Household Spouse Children Friends Routine
Work
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READJUSTMENT:SOCIAL
Shared Deployment Experiences and the unit “family”. Friends, Girlfriends/Boyfriends Family Readiness Groups change focus Feeling alone may be common.
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READJUSTMENT:ENVIRONMENT
My Space – barracks, house, neighborhood
Household Goods
The weather!Driving!
Acceptance by your community
ClothingMusic!
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READJUSTMENT:OCCUPATION
Will my job be different? Is my educational train off the track? Has my “workgroup” changed? How is my interaction with others? How do I feel about the garrison mission?
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FINANCIAL READJUSTMENT
How can I ever live without that extra money?
Make sure my extra entitlements stop!
Financial problems can add to the stress of my transition.
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Intimate Relationships
Intimacy and sexual relationships may be a major adjustment. Re-establish this relationship slowly and naturally. Talk about how you feel. Ask how your partner feels about intimacy and sexual relationships.
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Barriers to Intimacy
Unrealistic fantasies and expectations
Anxiety
Feeling your partner is a stranger
Anger, hostility, stress about the separation
Unresolved issues
Fidelity issues
Feelings of being rushed
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Relationship Reducers
Jealousy Anxiety Alcohol over-indulgence Illness/fatigue Going too fast/too slow Anger/resentment No “courtship” Children in the house Visiting relative/travel Unresolved problems Fear of pregnancy
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Relationship Builders
“Tune In” to your partnerCourtship, talking, touching and cuddlingRespectCommunicate, communicate, communicateTake your timeUnderstandingPractice makes perfectCommunicate
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SUMMARY
Reunion ~ more than just coming home
A major life event for you and your loved ones.
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Anyone need a break?
Actors wanted!!!
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How Do WE
Communicate?
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Three Parts of a Message
Body Language
55%
Tone of Voice
38%
Verbal Content
7%
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Communication Skills Tune in Listen Give feedback Respond
Feedback Sending messages
Receiving messages Responding
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Roadblocks toCommunication
Anger
HurtConfusion
Unresolved Issues
Profanity
Tone of voice
“Always”, “Never” and “You” statements
Facial expression
Insults
Placing blameHand gestures
Negative comments
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Danger Signs
Escalation
Invalidation
Negative Interpretations
Avoidance and Withdrawal
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ANGER…….Is it ever Ok?ANGER…….Is it ever Ok?
YEP! It’s okay, but you are in control!
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ANGEROkay to be angry
Refuse to abuse
If it is getting the best of you – seek assistance.
YOU control your response.
You can have a break down or a break through – you decide!
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Children and Reunion
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Children and Reunion
Plan time for the kids and the returning parent
(Yes, this means adults may have to wait!)
Allow time – get reacquainted slowly
Children are resilient.
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Children and ReunionBe sensitive to children’s need for time with returning parentExpect some negative feelings and reactionsAvoid discipline extremesInvolve children in reunion celebrationsFind ways to express your love
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Accept that things are different
Talk about your experiences
Go slowly
Spend time
Communicating with Children
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Reunion
Expectations
Changes
Renegotiation
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Homecoming TipsFamily Situation
Don’t disturb the family set-up that’s working Take it easy on the kids Don’t try to alter things immediately Don’t pack off the kids right away
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You try to find enough time for everything—your family, your mission, your community, your life.
Whether you’re planning your deployment/reunion, preparing for a new baby, coping with a family
problem or personal issue, or just dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life, more.
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Community ResourcesArmy Community Service (ACS)
Chaplains
Your Unit
Social Work Service
Financial Readiness
Family Advocacy
Army One Source
Community Counseling Center
Family Readiness Group
School Counselors
Mental Health
Family Life Center
AND More
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Conclusion
Adjustments take time.
Be open to the changes you have experienced.
Take it slowly.
Enjoy being with people that are important to you.