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Operational Stress Control (OSC) for our CG Family

Operational Stress Control (OSC) for our CG Family. LT James Eckert, CHC, USNR. Overview and Purpose. Review the Operational Stress Continuum ( Ready , Reacting , Injured , or Ill ) Self-assess eight important areas of life and function

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Operational Stress Control (OSC) for our CG Family

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  1. Operational Stress Control (OSC) for our CG Family LT James Eckert, CHC, USNR

  2. Overview and Purpose • Review the Operational Stress Continuum (Ready, Reacting, Injured, or Ill) • Self-assess eight important areas of life and function • Learn how to improve these areas of life and function • Learn how and where to get help when needed

  3. Stress vs. Traumatic Stress • Normal response to abnormal circumstances? • Reactions and responses • Within the family • In communications with service member • Acute and appropriate reactions? • Trauma? • Or merely exhaustion? • That is what this brief is all about… • To help you sort this out.

  4. Environment Thinking/Feeling Aggressive Driving Aggression Control Hyper-vigilence Traffic Crowds Money Alcohol Security Boredom Routine Disillusionment Thrill Seeking Irritability Anger Guilt Shame Hatred Spirituality Relationships Conflict Irritability Anger Detachment Withdrawal Control Understanding Why Loss of Trust in Others Loss of Trust in Self Loss of Trust in higher power Spouse Children Friends Growth/Change Common Areas of StressDuring/After Deployment

  5. Stressor Individual, Shipmate, Family Responsibility Unit Leader Responsibility Caregiver Responsibility Stress Continuum Model • Good to go • Well trained • Prepared • Fit and focused • Cohesive units & ready families • Distress or impairment • Mild and temporary • Anxious, irritable, or sad • Physical or behavioral changes • Stress injuries that don’t heal without help • Symptoms persist for >60 days, get worse, or initially get better and then return worse • More severe or persistent distress or impairment • May leave lasting memories, reactions, and expectations

  6. Stressor Individual, Shipmate, Family Responsibility Unit Leader Responsibility Caregiver Responsibility Stress Continuum Model The Goal of CG OSC is to move towards GREEN

  7. What is a “Stress Reaction”? • Temporary, mild physical or mental distress “STRESS REACTION”

  8. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  9. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  10. What Are “Stress Injuries”? “STRESS INJURIES” • Wounds to the mind or brain caused by intense or prolonged stress • Impact Trauma • Wear and Tear Fatigue • Loss Grief • Inner conflict Injury to core beliefs

  11. Stress Outcome Spectrum: Reactions Versus Injuries Stress Reactions Stress Injuries • Less common • May leave a scar • More severe distress or loss of function • May heal faster with help • Common • Always temporary • Mild distress or loss of function • Self-correcting

  12. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  13. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  14. Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone All stress Illnesses MUST be referred to Medical for evaluation

  15. Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone

  16. Stressor Individual, Shipmate, Family Responsibility Unit Leader Responsibility Caregiver Responsibility Stress Continuum Model The Goal of CG OSC is to move towards GREEN

  17. Post-Deployment Self-Assessment • Relationships • Substance use or abuse

  18. 1. RelationshipsSpouse, significant other, family, friends

  19. 1. RelationshipsSpouse, significant other, family, friends

  20. 2. Substance Use/AbuseTobacco, alcohol, drugs, sugars, fats

  21. 2. Substance Use/AbuseTobacco, alcohol, drugs, sugars, fats

  22. Self-Assessment Summary

  23. Barriers to Successful Integration • Avoidance • Numbing and withdrawal • Response to intense emotions • Alienation • From those who had not shared their experience • Feeling of being misunderstood • Personal meaning • Unique effect of event

  24. Where To Get Help • Shipmate, family member, or command leadership • Ombudsman • Work Life / Employee Assistance Program • Medical • Chaplain • CG SUPRT: www.cgsuprt.com 855-CG SUPRT (247-8778)

  25. Where To Get Help • Military OneSource - www.militaryonesource.com • Vet Center - www.vetcenter.va.gov • After deployment-www.afterdeployment.org • Military Mental Health - 877-877-3647 www.militarymentalhealth.org • Military Homefront - www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Military Health - http://health.mil • Defense Center of Excellence - www.dcoe.health.mil

  26. Questions?

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