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Everyday….Better

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO. Deployment Workshop 14 September 2007. CPT Stephanie Tisdale. Everyday….Better. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO. Agenda. Families of KIA Families of WIA Battlemind Training Lessons Learned. Families of KIA. Notification Go/Care Teams Volunteers Support to Families

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Everyday….Better

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  1. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Deployment Workshop 14 September 2007 CPT Stephanie Tisdale Everyday….Better UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  2. Agenda • Families of KIA • Families of WIA • Battlemind Training • Lessons Learned

  3. Families of KIA Notification Go/Care Teams • Volunteers • Support to Families Gold Star Families • Receive continuing care and support • Programs • National • 1CAV “There is no more effective way of creating bitter enemies of the Army than by failing to do everything we can possibly do in a time of bereavement, nor is there a more effective way of making friends for the Army than by showing we are personally interested in every casualty which occurs.” General George C. Marshall

  4. Families of WIA Notification Categories • NSI • SI • VSI • BI • NBI What do we do for the families? • Support to BAMC • Support to WRAMC • Day to day updates

  5. Battlemind Training Soldiers • Soldier Battlemind • In Iraq • Reintegration Training Families • Spouse Battlemind • Pre-Re-deployment -Sep-Oct Training -Nov Training with Brigade Psychologist -PDHRA Battlemind training • Reintegration Training www.battlemind.org

  6. Lessons Learned • Key to success… Build a bond with Families that ensures trust • Get Families involved with rear detachment activities/fundraising • Provide monthly updates • Monthly VTCs • Provide assistance necessary to prevent Soldier from coming home unnecessarily

  7. Continuing the Transition HomeAudience: Service Members and leadersTraining Timeframe: 3-6 months after deployment as part of the Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA)(Reconstitution phase of Deployment Cycle Support)Version2.0 16NOV05 PDHRA Battlemind Training *See Notes Pages for Briefing Instructions

  8. Battlemind is the Soldier’s inner strength to face fear and adversity in combat with courage. Key components include: Self-confidence - Take calculated risks - Handle challenges Mental toughness - Overcome obstacles or setbacks - Maintain positive thoughts during times of adversity and challenge Battlemind

  9. Combat Skills You All Possess • Battlemind skills helped you survive in combat, but may cause you problems if not adapted when you get home. Buddies (cohesion) vs. Withdrawal Accountability vs. Controlling Targeted Aggression vs. Inappropriate Aggression Tactical Awarenessvs. Hypervigilance Lethally Armedvs. “Locked and Loaded” at Home Emotional Controlvs. Anger/Detachment Mission Operational Security (OPSEC)vs. Secretiveness Individual Responsibility vs. Guilt Non-Defensive (combat) Drivingvs. Aggressive Driving Discipline and Orderingvs. Conflict • Battlemind Checks allow Soldiers and their Buddies to identify if and when help is needed.

  10. The 5 Myths of Mental Health A myth is something people believe, but it isn’t true. For all leaders, it is your responsibility to fight these myths.

  11. Myths and Facts of Mental Health Myth 1. Only weak Soldiers have mental health problems. Fact: Everyone is affected by combat. Myth 2. If a Soldier has a problem, he/she will get help. Fact: Most Soldiers don’t get help because of stigma. Myth 3. A fellow Soldier’s mental health problems are none of my business. Fact: Soldiers most often turn to other Soldiers when they need help. Leaders are responsible for helping Soldiers. Myth 4. The Army doesn’t support Soldiers who have mental health problems. Fact: There are multiple ways to get help. Myth 5. No one can help me if I have a mental health problem. Fact: Professional treatment helps, the earlier the better.

  12. Mental Health Resources • The Army has established numerous ways for Soldiers and Families to get help for mental health issues: • Buddies / Leaders • Chaplain / Troop Medical Clinic / Mental/Behavioral Health Services • Off-post Mental Health professional / Army One Source / Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 • Veterans Affairs (VA)

  13. Summary B A T T L E M I N D • Adapt your Battlemind skills to facilitate your transition home. Build on your strengths. • If you need or want help, get it. Overcome the myths of mental health. • It takes courage to ask for help and it takes leadership to help a fellow Soldier get help.

  14. QUESTIONS?

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