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Family Considerations

Family Considerations. Introduction. Consider the effect your transition will have on your family Definition of family varies Inform and involve your family in the transition process. Role Perceptions and Changes. You should be aware of the need to adjust to new family roles.

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Family Considerations

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  1. Family Considerations

  2. Introduction • Consider the effect your transition will have on your family • Definition of family varies • Inform and involve your family in the transition process

  3. Role Perceptions and Changes • You should be aware of the need to adjust to new family roles

  4. Areas for Renegotiation • Expectations • Family Dynamics • Language • Routines • Responsibilities • Stress • Relocation • Finance

  5. Expectations • What is expected from each family member can change during transition

  6. Family Dynamics • Your family dynamics may change during your transition. Family members may have to play additional roles.

  7. Language • The Military community’s language differs from the civilian community. Adapting may be difficult at first.

  8. Routines • Adjusting to new routines may pose a challenge. Some will find the change exciting.

  9. Responsibilities • Consider the fact that you may no longer be the family breadwinner during your transition.

  10. Stress • During transition, stress will be similar to what you and your family faced during pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment periods during your military service.

  11. Relocation • How will relocation affect immediate and external family members?

  12. Finances • Income may change during transition. Discuss finances to determine needs versus wants.

  13. Create a Personal Transition Schedule • You may find yourself spending more time at home during your transition than you did during your active duty service.

  14. Spouse Career Goals • Communicate with your spouse and family to identify changes in education and career goals that may affect the entire family.

  15. Environment / Community • Consider off-base resources to adjust to what your family may have become accustomed to in the military community.

  16. Education / School • Consider creating a school transition plan for your children. Include the pros and cons of a new school system when determining your new location.

  17. Additional Resources • Military One Source • DOD Mental Health Network • Base Legal • Behavioral Health Clinic • Your Chaplain • Military/Veteran Service Organizations • Military Family Network 17

  18. Conclusion

  19. This is to certify ____________________________________ Name has successfully completed the Family Considerations Webinar ____________________ Date

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