Navigating Your New Normal Module Two Navigating Your New Normal
1 2 3 Agenda Deployment Experiences Emotional Reactions Customize by inserting the command logo, ship’s crest or FFSC logo in the placeholder. 3 Self-care Strategies
Activity: Deployment Demystified
Emotional Cycle of Deployment Stage 1 Anticipation of Departure Stage 2 Detachment and Withdrawal Stage 3 Emotional Disorganization Stage 4 Recovery and Stabilization Stage 5 Anticipation of Return Stage 6 Return and Renegotiation Stage 7 Reintegration and Stabilization The Cycle of Deployment
Stage 3: Emotional Disorganization Departure day to 6 weeks Adjusting to new routines Adjusting to being alone Can become stuck in this stage
Stage 4: Recovery and Stabilization 4 to 6 weeks New routines established Increased confidence New source of support
Activity: Your New Normal Roles and Responsibilities Skills and Accomplishments Friends and Support Systems Hobbies or Interests Positive Outcomes
New Communication Share daily happenings Express yourself clearly Share a long-distance hobby Start a journal Create a playlist Send handmade coupons
Operations Security Command or unit mission (including number of personnel) Ship’s movement (deployment location and times) Command morale or personal problems Scheduled/potential port calls Homecoming dates
Activity: Self-care Assessment Eat healthy Get rest Stay hydrated Be active Avoid substance abuse Physical Avoid perfectionism Express gratitude Prioritize Be flexible Reward yourself Emotional
Support System Relatives and Friends Command Ombudsman Chaplain/Church Professional Affiliations Doctor/Physician Professional Counselor Fleet and Family Support Center Family Readiness Group
Deployment Support Workshops Managing Deployment Successfully My Parent is Deployed Getting Real About Deployment Customize with dates, times and locations of upcoming workshops. Date: Time: Location: Date: Time: Location: Date: Time: Location:
Financial Planning Workshops Upcoming workshops: Date: xxxxx Time: xxxxx Location: xxxxx xxxxx Customize with dates, times and locations of upcoming workshops.
Thank You! FFSC location Phone number Email Website Social media sites Customize with FFSC information