Postdeployment User Guide: Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans
Abstract
The U.S. government, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs have a long-term commitment to veterans of the U.S. Military. Personnel who are veterans of combat, in particular, deserve the highest level of care. However, many of them may not be willing to seek professional help services. The Postdeployment User Guide (PUG) offers an alternative mode of support for persons that need nonclinical assistance, and will make use of self-help as a delivery option. Although there are a number of professional and online resources available, this project was conceptualized from a positive psychology perspective as a hands-on guide to the process of adjustment during return from deployment applicable to all veterans. In either workbook or online format, the PUG includes simple interventions and exercises that combat veterans can complete on their own within 10 different content areas: goal setting, personal growth, personal thoughts, career, and legal affairs. It also provides personnel with online resources, emphasizing DoD sponsored programs. The workbook includes information regarding how to seek professional help services. Furthermore, the guide includes some assessments and information that might be helpful to the user in evaluating whether self-help or professional help might be best for them in specific aspects of their lives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 07, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA539781
Entities
People
- Gerald E. Larson
- Heidi S. Kraft
- Linda Xiong
- Valerie A. Stander
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center