Description
Book SynopsisEight practical steps to help military families through the unique issues they face
When service members return, it''s up to their families to try to soften their re-entry into civilian life. Healing Stress in Military Families offers practical help for military families coping with the myriad repercussions of their loved ones'' duties, from their deployment to their return home.
Based on the latest scientific research and best practice guidelines?as well as the authors'' experience treating veterans and their families?Healing Stress in Military Families offers answers for the stress that comes not only from war, but also from other related issues, including deployment and redeployment, relocation, and reunion.
Healing Stress in Military Families provides:
- Evidence-based advice for clinicians helping military families with adjustment problems by facilitating communication, reconnection, and growth
- Making It Real exercises for cl
Trade Review
"Healing Stress in Military Families offers practical help for military families coping with the myriad repercussions of their loved ones' duties, from their deployment to their return home." (Socialworktoday.com, April 2012)
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
How to Use this Book xiii
Introduction All in the Family: Sources of Stress xix
The 8 Steps to Healing and Wellness
Step 1 Connect 3
Step 2 Explain 17
Step 3 Discover 31
Step 4 Empower 47
Step 5 Improve 61
Step 6 Process 85
Step 7 Challenge 103
Step 8 Grow 127
Appendices: Handouts for Families and Clinicians
Appendix A Handouts for Military Families 151
Appendix B Clinicians’ Resource Guide 205
Appendix C Service Members and Military Families Resource Guide 209
References 215
About the Authors 223
Index 225
