2. Welcome Home!! Reunion and Reintegration Family Readiness Program Family Support Center Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

3. Anticipation of Loss Detachment and Withdrawal Departure-- Emotional Disorganization Grieving Recovery and Stabilization Anticipation of Homecoming Renegotiation Of Roles Reintegration And Stabilization Reunion Predeployment Deployment Emotional Cycle Of Military Separation

4. Reunion and Reintegration – Key Points

5. Stressful An adjustment Everyone has changed Expectations must be realistic Communication

6. Service Members: Common Reactions Excitement, anxiety, apprehension Miss the excitement/camaraderie of the deployment Reluctant to speak of deployment experiences Find it challenging to adjust to new roles Have new priorities/perspective on life “From the Foxhole to the Front Porch”

7. Spouses: Common Reactions Excitement, anxiety, apprehension Miss independence Feel unwanted Different expectations Concern about reestablishing intimacy

8. Children: Common Reactions Excitement, anxiety, apprehension Do not understand why you left Worry you will leave again Unsure what to expect Want to cling and never let go

9. Reunion and Reintegration: Tips for Success Go slowly – readjustment is a process Communicate Be flexible and forgiving Watch your spending Confront your work expectations Take care of yourself Seek help, if needed Be positive Timeline

10. Resources Service Members: Life Skills Support Center 781-377-4791 Service Members and/or Spouses: Family Support Center 781-377-4222 Chaplains781-377-3538

11. QUESTIONS? Thank you for your service to our nation!