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IMPACT OF DEPLOYMENT ON
THE MILITARY FAMILY
CH(MAJ) Kenneth Sorenson
presented 16AUG07 @
Interagency Luncheon
Impact of Deployment on the
Military Family
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Increase in domestic violence
Increase in the divorce rate
Increase in drug/alcohol problems
Increase in chapter cases
Increase in high risk behaviors
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Impact of Deployment on the
Military Family
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Increase in relational closeness
Increase in appreciation of spouse
Increase in spirituality
Increase in soldiers reenlisting
Increase in understanding of mortality
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Ways to View Impact
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Deployment is the only factor
Deployment is a key factor
Deployment is one factor amongst many
Deployment is an accelerant
Deployment is an Accelerant
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Other factors
Childhood History
Marital History
Deployment Factors
Affairs
Trauma exposure
Trauma treatment
Multi-layered trauma
Childhood History
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Childhood abuse
Parent’s divorce
Traumatic experiences
Grief/loss issues
Relationship with parents
Marital History
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Marital discord
Blended family
Multiple deployments
Affairs
Deployment History
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Affairs
Trauma exposure
Trauma treatment
Multi-layered trauma
Attachment
Deployment Cycle
Impact
Helpless
hopeless
Acceptance
time
Keys to Caring for Families
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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
Conclusion
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Questions?