Intro To Military Families
What is something deployment can disrupt
attachment dynamics, coping mechanisms, and family process
How is mindfulness used?
improve various aspects of individuals’ functioning
Parents of children with disabilities, have and increase on what?
mental health risks
One reason on how to support military families is...
- Helping professionals
- Active listening
- Nonjudgmental acceptance
- Emotional awareness
Who is affected by the military?
Returning parents, children, at-home parents, and family unit
resilience and efficacy
What are some mindfulness practices concepts?
self-awareness, acceptance, and regulated behavioral responses
Mindfullness intervention can reduce what?
symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety
How can active listening help?
Allows parents to understand each other's perspective and renegotiating family roles.
How do children get affected
Stressors associated with deployment increase the risk of what?
mental health issues
What is the goal of mindfulness practices?
improve coping skills and stress reduction
How are mindfulness strategies effective in high-stress circumstances?
during the postpartum period and while raising children with developmental disabilities
One difficulty for a returning parent?
Reconnecting with their children, behavior problems, and stress for parents and children.
How do at-home parents get affected?
Family dynamics and responsibilities
Mental health and parenting practices is affected by...
deployment and reintegration
Two groups where mindfulness has been effective
Army National Guard members and pregnant women with depression
Parenting programs will help with..
reducing parenting stress and improving mindful parenting practices
Common mental health disorder for military members?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What do families experience?
Stress, tension, communication challenges
What is mindfulness?
a practice focused on parent-moment awareness and acceptance without judgment shows promise in alleviating stress and enhancing coping mechanisms among military families
Give me one example of a mindfulness intervention
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
How can mindfulness help parents?
skills to manage stress during the reintegration phrase of deployment, fostering compassion, nonjudgmental awareness, and attentive listening
How can posttraumatic stress disorder affect families?
Impact parenting challenges and family functioning
How can these families navigate these challenges?
Professionals and support providers