The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 1 The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment FACILITATOR’S NAME Date

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 2 Objectives Discuss the stages of the emotional cycle of deployment. Identify common characteristics of the post deployment stages and corresponding coping strategies.

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 3 The Emotional Cycle of Deployment Pre Deployment Deployment Post Deployment

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 4 Anticipation of Departure Detachment and Withdrawal Pre Deployment Denial Anticipation of the loss Feeling conflict Frequent disagreements Anger and resentment Depression Emotional distance Sadness and despair Hopelessness Increasing conflict Lack of energy Indecisive “What ifs”

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 5 Deployment The Emotional Cycle of Deployment Restless Confused and indecisive Indecisive Irritable Sleep Difficulty Anxiety, lonely, frustrated Routines set Mixed feelings of success and failure Mildly depressed or anxious Vulnerable yet in control Independent and confident Excitement Anticipation Apprehension Nervousness Restlessness Indecision Irritability

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 6 Return Adjustment and Renegotiation Post Deployment

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 7 Return Adjustment and Renegotiation Exercise Work as a family unit. Concentrate on the Return Adjustment and Renegotiation section. 1.What are some coping strategies to overcome the feelings in the first two columns on Handout 1? 2.How might spouses have changed during the deployment? 3.How might Service Members have changed during the deployment? 4.What are some things the family member is doing now that the Service Member did before the deployment? 5.Have you started reestablishing daily routines and household responsibilities?

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 8 Reintegration and Stabilization Post Deployment

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 9 Return and Stabilization Exercise Work as a table. Concentrate on Return and Stabilization section. 1.What are some coping strategies to overcome the actions and feelings in the first two columns on Handout 1? 2.What will “new” normal look like? 3.What “things” did you have to renegotiate in the family?

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 10 Deployment Resources General /Specific: Deployment Information: Financial: Fort Family: and-supportwww.arfp.org/index.php/programs/fort-family-outreach- and-support Military Family Network: Joint Service Support: Operation Military Kids: Military Homefront: (The Emotional Cycle of Deployment)

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 11 Objectives Discuss the stages of the emotional cycle of deployment. Identify common characteristics of the post deployment stages and corresponding coping strategies.

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment (FEB 2013) 12 The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Post Deployment FACILITATOR’S NAME Date