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Reunion for Families

Reunion for Families. Reunion Objectives. Establish realistic expectations about reunion. Recognize symptoms of stress. Identify helpful and reliable sources of assistance. Reunion Expectations. Expectations and fantasies are important. These are a part of every reunion.

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Reunion for Families

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  1. Reunion for Families

  2. Reunion Objectives • Establish realistic expectations about reunion. • Recognize symptoms of stress. • Identify helpful and reliable sources of assistance.

  3. Reunion Expectations • Expectations and fantasies are important. • These are a part of every reunion. • They keep us entertained and interested. • They should not be taken seriously.

  4. Making Your Reunion Work • What did you learn from the video? • What coping and communication skills were used? • What did you see in the video regarding expectations of reunion? • Are your expectations realistic or not?

  5. Communication during Deployment What have you been communicating? • Kids are OK? • I went to work today? or • Your expectations of reunion? • What does your loved one expect of you?

  6. Intimate Relationships • Intimacy and sexual relationship 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. • Refer to Homecoming and Reunion Handouts 10 - 17.

  7. Crisis or Threat Avoidance Denial Blaming others Fear Hidden Opportunity Acknowledgement Action Personal Responsibility Face it – it’s constant Expectations of Change

  8. In Closing . . . • Reunion may be a challenge. • Begin immediately to communicate your expectations. • Encourage your soldier to do the same. • Have a great reunion!

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