1. EFFECTS OF A CAREER CHANGE
Element 1

2. PURPOSE
DEVELOP AWARENESS OF THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF CAREER CHANGE LEARN COPING MECHANISMS TO HELP THEM OBTAIN TOOLS (RESOURCES) FOR SUCCESS

3. CAREER CHANGE IS STRESSFUL
LEAVING IDENTITY BEHIND
STEPPING INTO UNCHARTED WATERS
STABILITY UNCERTAINTIES
Stress is a mismatch between the demands in our lives and the resources we have available to deal with those demands. Positive and negative stress. Departing from the military can cause some internal confusion of identity, loss of self-esteem and control. Physical and mental (emotional and behavioral) conditions will be impacted as a result of a job loss. Change and uncertainty always produces stress.

4. IDENTIFY STRESS INDICATORS
CONSTANT FATIGUE/HEADACHES
TROUBLE SLEEPING OR SLEEPING TOO MUCH
IRRITABLE/ANGRIER THAN USUAL
CHANGE IN EATING HABITS
INCREASE IN SMOKING OR DRINKING
To effectively manage existing stress, you must recognize its sources, signs and symptoms in yourself and your family. Avoid transmitting your stress to family and friends, especially your spouse.

5. IDENTIFY COPING TECHNIQUES
**MAKE A PLAN FOR DEALING WITH STRESS BEFORE IT BECOMES A REALITY
GET GOING
SELL YOURSELF
WORK AT IT
LIGHTEN UP
KEEP FAMILY INVOVLED
Work through the transition process and do not procrastinate. Don’t be modest about accomplishments. Work at transition as if it were a job. Most important advise, TSM need to keep their sense of humor. Do not keep plans a secret. Integrate into the community by volunteering.

6. CHANGE OF MINDSET
APPROACH TRANSITION AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW INSTEAD OF A THREAT
VIEW WORK AS ONLY ONE PART OF LIFE
To minimize future stress, approach change as a challenge and opportunity for growth. Start by identifying your primary goals and objectives, then break them down into manageable challenges.
A lot of emotional support will be needed to maintain a positive attitude and to remain optimistic during your search for the right job.

7. KNOW WHEN TO GET HELP
Sign of strength to recognize when help is needed!

8. RESOURCES CHAPLAIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (MENTAL HEALTH)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
EDUCATION OFFFICE
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
BASE CLINICS
KNOW WHEN TO GET HELP. Professionals are available to speak at any time!

9. RESOURCES CONT’D MILITARY ONESOURCE VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION (VSO)
MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
VA VET CENTERS
NATIONAL CENTER FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

10. RESOURCES CONT’D
MILITARY ONE SOURCE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD MILITARY FAMILY NETWORK FOCUS: Resilience Training for Military Families CAREER ONE STOP /deal- with-stress.aspx

11. REVIEW CAREER CHANGE IS STRESSFUL POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF CAREER CHANGE
COPING MECHANISMS
RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS

12. QUESTIONS