1 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 1 of 11 Mobilization and Deployment Program The Emotional Cycle Associated with Deployment Instructor Name

2 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 2 of 11 Learning Objectives  Discuss the stages of the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN)  Discuss the emotional cycle associated with deployment  Develop positive coping strategies  Identify resources to assist with deployment Mobilization and Deployment Program

3 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 3 of 11 ARFORGEN: The Deployment Cycle Mobilization and Deployment Program

4 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 4 of 11 Emotional Cycle Associated with Deployment Mobilization and Deployment Program

5 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 5 of 11 Children and Deployment  Age, gender and environment driven  Changes in behavior will happen (positive or negative)  Inform school, teachers, care providers, coaches, churches  Ensure children have a solid support system Mobilization and Deployment Program

6 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 6 of 11 Situational Coping Skills Mobilization and Deployment Program

7 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 7 of 11 Negative Coping: When does it become a problem?  P  Preoccupation with other things in order to avoid responsibilities or relationship.  I  Issues interfere with life, Family, work  T  Taking too much time, money, or anything else away from work or Family relationships. 7 of 11 Mobilization and Deployment Program

8 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 8 of 11 Positive Coping Strategies Maintain Keep physically and mentally fit by exercising and eating well Balance your responsibilities and activities Be active, involved and learn from experiences Keep physically and mentally fit by exercising and eating well Balance your responsibilities and activities Be active, involved and learn from experiences Manage Be in control of your life Celebrate your accomplishments Ask for help when you need it Don’t take on more than you can handle Be in control of your life Celebrate your accomplishments Ask for help when you need it Don’t take on more than you can handle Monitor Know yourself and your stress warning signals Common signs include: headaches, muscle tension, stomach upsets, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, fear, forgetfulness and trouble relaxing Know yourself and your stress warning signals Common signs include: headaches, muscle tension, stomach upsets, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, fear, forgetfulness and trouble relaxing Mobilization and Deployment Program

9 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 9 of 11 Deployment Resources  Family members and friends  Family Readiness Groups (FRG)  Chaplain/Church  Military OneSource  Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)  TRICARE  Community and Government resources  Veterans’ Organizations  Virtual programs Mobilization and Deployment Program

10 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 10 of 11 Learning Objectives  Discuss the stages of the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN)  Discuss the emotional cycle associated with deployment  Develop positive coping strategies  Identify resources to assist with deployment Mobilization and Deployment Program

11 Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 11 of 11 Mobilization and Deployment Program The Emotional Cycle Associated with Deployment Instructor Name