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Reunion for Soldiers

Reunion for Soldiers. Establish realistic expectations about reunion. Recognize symptoms of stress. Identify helpful and reliable sources of assistance. Reunion Objectives. What did you learn from the video? What coping and communication skills were used?

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Reunion for Soldiers

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  1. Reunion for Soldiers

  2. Establish realistic expectations about reunion. Recognize symptoms of stress. Identify helpful and reliable sources of assistance. Reunion Objectives

  3. What did you learn from the video? What coping and communication skills were used? What did you see in the video regarding expectations of reunion? Are your expectations realistic or not? Making Your Reunion Work

  4. What have you been communicating? News about bad/good chow? Comments about good/bad weather? or Your expectations of reunion? What your loved ones expect from you at reunion? Communication during Deployment

  5. Intimacy and sexual relationship may be a major adjustment. Re-establish this relationship slowly and naturally. Talk about how you feel. Ask how your partner feels about intimacy and sexual relationships. Refer to Homecoming and Reunion Handouts 1 - 9. Intimate Relations

  6. Crisis or Threat Avoidance Denial Blaming others Fear Hidden Opportunity Acknowledgement Action Personal Responsibility Face it – it’s constant Expectations of Change What is It for You?

  7. Reunion may be a challenge. Begin immediately to communicate your expectations. Encourage your loved ones back home to do the same. Have a great reunion! In Closing . . .

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