AGENDA
• 0900-0930 Health and Wellness Briefings0900-0930 Health and Wellness Briefings
• 0930-1000 Finance/Medical Briefings 0930-1000 Finance/Medical Briefings
• 1000-1130 In-Process (Medical, Finance)1000-1130 In-Process (Medical, Finance)
BRIEFINGS
• ChaplainChaplain
• SafetySafety
• Family Advocacy Program/Life SkillsFamily Advocacy Program/Life Skills
• Family Support CenterFamily Support Center
• Force Health ManagementForce Health Management
• FinanceFinance
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Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief
Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief
Chaplain, Captain, Christian Biscotti
1 FW/HC
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
3 illustrations, integration of meaning, and application.
My story, Your story, Our story…
A. Worldview, Faith, Belief, & Idealism
• Purpose & Hope from Tragedy & Chaos
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THE HUMAN SHAPETHE HUMAN SHAPE
Spirituality Heart (passion, call) Abilities Personality Experiences
What is your SHAPE? Experiences? How has this deployment changed you, the way you see the world, and maybe your beliefs?
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MY STORYMY STORY
Abbeygale and BaileyA. Worldview, PTSD, deeper faith
Klaus KujawaA. 17 July, 1985. 19 years, flashbacks…
B. Today- a deeper faith, a deeper love.
16th Engineer Battalion, Bosnia A. Mass grave uncovered
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YOUR STORYYOUR STORY
5 senses: see, smell, touch, taste, hear.
1. What did you see?
2. What did you smell?
3. What did you touch?
4. What did you taste?
5. What did you hear?
1. Iraq is now a part of your experience and who you are!
2. Iraq may affect you for the next few months, years or decades!
3. Where do we go from here?
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OUR STORYOUR STORY
You are not alone. We need to talk about it. Grief is a process… Life is a journey, run like a marathon,
not a 100 yard dash. Sacramento airport, baggage sculpture
and YOU!
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APPLICATIONAPPLICATION
Caring for one another.
Telling your story.
Listening to someone else’s story.
Worldview, belief, and faith.
Grand Canyon clip.
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GROUND SAFETY GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG
WELCOME HOME
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GROUND SAFETY GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG
OVERVIEW
• SURVIVED THE DEPLOYMENT…NOW WHAT?
• APPLYING RISK MANAGEMENT ON & OFF DUTY
• LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
• CHOOSING TO BE SAFE
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YOU’VE SURVIVED THE DEPLOYMENT
• NOW STAY ALIVE HERE!
- DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
- DON’T DRIVE FATIGUED
- USE SPORTS AND RECREATION SAFETY
- LINE OF DUTY DETERMINATION
• MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS
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APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT
3 RULES TO REMEMBER….
- PLAN AHEAD
- KNOW THE RISK INVOLVED
- CHOOSE TO BE SAFE!
- MYRTLE BEACH EXAMPLE
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LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
• ON BASE
- WEST GATE CONSTRUCTION
• OFF BASE
- SAME BIG MESS AT MERCURY & I-64
- SCHOOL BUS AWARENESS (ON & OFF)
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CHOOSING TO BE SAFE
• LAFB FORM 29B (MANDATORY)
- USED FOR MEMBERS UNDER AGE 26
- LET YOUR LAST DECISION BE TO CHOOSE TO BE SAFE!
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SUMMARY
• SURVIVE HERE!
• APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT
• LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
• IT’S YOUR CHOICE TO BE SAFE
• 1 FW/SEG 764-5058
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FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAMFAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Part of MDG
Provide counseling for AD families to prevent and treat family violence
No administrative or legal action
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REINTEGRATION TIPSREINTEGRATION TIPS
Normalcy of stress Listen You both changed New balance Interests Pace yourselves Finances Feeling unwanted Apologizing
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REINTEGRATION TIPSREINTEGRATION TIPS
Readjustment Period Previous problems Patience Respect Schedules Time together Future Children
FASTFAST
• Couples counseling for those who may be at-risk
• Voluntary
• Short term
• No documentation in OPR
• Community referral
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
Eligibility: Pregnancy - age 3 years old
Voluntary Home Visitation Child Development Info Welcome Bag Classes Video, books, tapes, CDs
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
Definition of Stress
Definition of Combat Stress
Signs of Stress/Combat Stress
Prevention
DEFINITION OF STRESSDEFINITION OF STRESS
A state of disequilibrium that occurs when there is a disharmony between demands occurring within an individual’s internal or external environment and his or her ability to cope with these demands
DEFINITION OF COMBAT STRESS
DEFINITION OF COMBAT STRESS
Combination of physiological and psychological reactions manifested by a variety of symptoms during or immediately following combat
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COMBAT STRESSCOMBAT STRESS
Very common for people returning from deployments
May have thoughts or dreams about the events
May experience difficulty sleeping, eating, or concentrating
PREVENTIONPREVENTION
Maintain Exercise Program Practice Relaxation
Techniques Sleep Schedule Eat Healthy Plan for Recreation Activities Limit Alcohol Use (Drink
Responsibly) Utilize Support System
(Family, Friends, Unit)
…even when you don’t want to
CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION
Life Skills Support Center and Family Advocacy:
764-6840/2427
After Hrs (via UCC): 764-6800
Located in Bldg 74 (Aerospace Medicine Bldg)
PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS
PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS
ACHIEVING MISSION READINESS …
THROUGH PERSONAL AND FAMILY READINESS
764-3990
EFFECTIVE REUNIONSEFFECTIVE REUNIONS
Overview
What is an effective reunion?
What is the best time to address reunion?
What can we do to help the process?
What are some points of emphasis?
EFFECTIVE REUNIONSEFFECTIVE REUNIONS
What is an effective reunion?
The process of reintegrating the service member and family back into a stable and “normal” period of one’s life.
EFFECTIVE REUNIONSEFFECTIVE REUNIONS
Reunions effect people ...
Military Member Spouses Children Single Airmen Co-workers
MILITARY MEMBER & REUNION
MILITARY MEMBER & REUNION
Possible thoughts and feelings ...
Sense of relief Proud of accomplishment How spouse may have changed How will the children react Financial worries Loss of importance to the family Loss of freedom Work reunion
Plus many more!
SPOUSES & REUNIONSPOUSES & REUNION
Possible thoughts and feelings …
Relieved! Proud of accomplishment How they are perceived by returning spouse Loss of freedom How will children react Stability of relationship Possible resentment
Plus many more !
CHILDREN & REUNIONCHILDREN & REUNION
Possible thoughts and feelings ...
Happy! Possibly resentful Wonder if Dad/Mom will leave again Clinging Will want to “talk your ear off” Worry about how things will change
Remember kids are still developing !
SINGLE AIRMEN & REUNION
SINGLE AIRMEN & REUNION
Possible thoughts and feelings …
Proud of accomplishment Wanting to reestablish living situation Financial Concerns Social Life / Significant other Work Reunion Changes in friends
Often overlooked !
CO-WORKERS & REUNIONS
CO-WORKERS & REUNIONS
Possible thoughts and feelings …
Happy … friend returns Relieved due to more help Possibly resentful Feel under appreciated Change in work roles Personnel changes
Be aware of these !
EFFECTIVE REUNIONSEFFECTIVE REUNIONS
Some things to consider …
Be Realistic ! Show appreciation Respect changes Allow for couple / children time Reestablishing intimacy Avoid the “Who had it worse” game
Communication and Patience are the Key !
POST-DEPLOYMENT POST-DEPLOYMENT
HEALTH ASSESSMENTHEALTH ASSESSMENT
PURPOSEPURPOSE::
• Assesses any changes to your health that may have Assesses any changes to your health that may have occurred while you were deployedoccurred while you were deployed
•Determines the need for follow-up actionDetermines the need for follow-up action