Helping Single Airmen have a Smooth and Happy Reunion

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Helping Single Airmen have a Smooth and Happy
Reunion

• Communication Skills

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Session Overview

• The Effects of Deployment Upon the Individual
• Facilitating a smooth return
• Common Stumbling Blocks to Communication
• Resolving Conflict Worksheet
• Resources For Individuals

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The Service Member Who Deployed

• Often has little Free Time
• Works Long hours on different shifts
• Hangs out with friends on down time
• A stressful work environment with limited
  comforts
• May be experiencing stress from a combat
  environment
• Has New Roles when they return home
• Comes home and wants to pursue personal interests
  which they havent been able to do for months

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All of this can result in

• Frustration at Work
• Misunderstandings with Supervisors
• Conflict and insecurity in Relationship
• Loneliness
• Anger Fear

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How can we facilitate a smooth transition back
to home station?

• Brainstorming Groups

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• Healthy and Honest
• Communication is Essential for
• Satisfying Relationships!

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Common Stumbling Blocks to Communication

• 1. Making Assumptions.
• 2. Drifting from positive to negative
  communication.
• 3. Failing to Listen.
• 4. Others

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Conflict Worksheet

• Solving Conflict
• Work on one problem at a time.
• Learn to negotiate not control.
• Use Anger constructively.
• Attempt to see the others point of view.
• Learn to Forgive.

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Chapel Resources

• Privileged Communication
• Singles ministry
• Worship Services
• Small Groups
• Private Counseling by appointment
• Addressing Spiritual Dynamics of your
  relationships

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Relationship Quick Reference Guide

• Base Resources for Counseling
• Chapel 552-4422
• Life Skills Support Center
  580-2181
• Family Advocacy 580-5858
• Family Support Center
  552-4943
• Triwest
  1-888-Triwest
• Other Resources
• Anchorage Veteran Center
• 4201 Tudor Centre Drive, Suite 115
• 563-6996
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Family Support Center Resources

• Financial Planning
• Air Force Aid financial grants and loans
• Educational Counseling
• Help with Communication Skills
• Transition Assistance