Homecoming for Teens Module 4

Activity: Tag and Add a Friend What is your favorite game/app? What school do you attend? What sport or activity do you play?

Agenda: Three Things Excitement and Concerns Growth and Changes Homecoming Plans

Group Expectations Purpose Participation Privilege

Activity: Excited and Concerned

Common Concerns Your Parent How will they act? How will I parent again? Is my child upset? How to make up for lost time? Have they changed? Will we get along? You Have they changed? Were they in danger? Will they be angry? What will change? Will they leave again? Do they love me?

Common Reactions “Too old” for reunion Happy but may not show emotions Want to hang out with their friends Stressed about changes

What Teens Can Do Let them in Be patient Expect changes Initiate quality time Show interest Set an example Seek help if needed

Activity: Status Update How have you changed? Social Independence Physical Emotional

Changes at Home Home environment Schedules and routines Responsibilities

Making Adjustments Talk about expectations Share your concerns Use creative expression

Activity: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words v v Greeting at the pier on homecoming day! Welcome home after a long deployment! v v U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team What is your vision for homecoming?

Just Do It! Use your talents and Just Do It! Make your vision a reality Take intentional steps Share your plan with your parents

Homecoming Tips Initiate quality time together It is OK to be concerned Discuss how you have changed Talk about rules and responsibilities Show an interest in your parent’s deployment experience

Homecoming Tips Help your parents adjust Be a role model to siblings Be patient Celebrate growth Get help if you need it

Deployment: It’s not a game Modify the questions and experiences to fit the Navy lifestyle

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