Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans. Postdeployment User Guide
Abstract
For some time now, you have been on a mission. That mission has been the driving force in your life. It provided meaning and direction for you on a daily basis. Coming home and leaving that behind can be difficult. While you were away, there were probably people and things at home that you kept in mind, and they were meaningful to you as well. But now they need to become the daily meaning and focus for your life, once again. The primary purposes of this guide are, first, to help you take advantage of unique opportunities you might have in this moment. You can use this transition as a stepping stone in your life. Second, as a combat veteran you are a role model, and many people will look up to you. This guide suggests ways that you can maximize your positive influence on others. Third, this guide can help you deal with the challenges and reduce the stresses that frequently come with any transition. Although there are many things you cannot completely control in life, there are always things you can do to improve your overall happiness and general well-being. This book includes information on a broad variety of topics that affect everyone. The demands of all of these aspects of life must be managed jointly and balanced for overall wellness. Stress in one area can make things difficult in many others, because these aspects of life are all connected. As you return from deployment, this book can hopefully be useful in regaining or maintaining that sense of overall balance in your life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA515130
Entities
People
- Gerald E. Larson
- Heidi S. Kraft
- Linda Xiong
- Valerie A. Stander
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center