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IMPACT OF DEPLOYMENT ON THE MILITARY FAMILY

IMPACT OF DEPLOYMENT ON THE MILITARY FAMILY. CH(MAJ) Kenneth Sorenson presented 16AUG07 @ Interagency Luncheon. Impact of Deployment on the Military Family. Increase in domestic violence Increase in the divorce rate Increase in drug/alcohol problems Increase in chapter cases

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IMPACT OF DEPLOYMENT ON THE MILITARY FAMILY

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  1. IMPACT OF DEPLOYMENT ON THE MILITARY FAMILY CH(MAJ) Kenneth Sorenson presented 16AUG07 @ Interagency Luncheon

  2. Impact of Deployment on the Military Family • Increase in domestic violence • Increase in the divorce rate • Increase in drug/alcohol problems • Increase in chapter cases • Increase in high risk behaviors • ?

  3. Impact of Deployment on the Military Family • Increase in relational closeness • Increase in appreciation of spouse • Increase in spirituality • Increase in soldiers reenlisting • Increase in understanding of mortality • ?

  4. Ways to View Impact • Deployment is the only factor • Deployment is a key factor • Deployment is one factor amongst many • Deployment is an accelerant

  5. Deployment is an Accelerant • Other factors • Childhood History • Marital History • Deployment Factors • Affairs • Trauma exposure • Trauma treatment • Multi-layered trauma

  6. Childhood History • Childhood abuse • Parent’s divorce • Traumatic experiences • Grief/loss issues • Relationship with parents

  7. Marital History • Marital discord • Blended family • Multiple deployments • Affairs

  8. Deployment History • Affairs • Trauma exposure • Trauma treatment • Multi-layered trauma • Attachment

  9. Deployment Cycle Impact Helpless time hopeless Acceptance

  10. Keys to Caring for Families • Clarify the real issues • Allow them to tell their story • Relationship is key! • Expose different areas • Treat what needs treatment • Examine their history • Assist with reunion • Monitor their progress

  11. Conclusion • Questions?

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