Communicating With Your Family “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard.

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Communicating With Your Family “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw

- Communicating with your Family - Start the discussions as soon as you know your Family may be facing a deployment ABSOLUTELY before your departure - As the deploying Family Member make a personal commitment to be aware that your family will be missing you and worrying about your well being no matter how many times you say “I’m fine” -Talk about what YOU don’t know -Keep your Family Informed -Expect and discuss Family Expectations What kind of communication When you will communicate How often Discuss what not to expect/ Don’t promise!

FRSA: Family Readiness Support Assistant FRG: Family Readiness Group MPOC: Military Point of Contact FAC: Family Assistance Center FACC: Family Assistance Center Coordinator FAS: Family Assistance Center Specialist Understanding YOUR Military Families Support Network Know the chain of concern and how to access NOW before the need may arise

INVOLVING SERVICE MEMBERS PARENTS NOT JUST ABOUT SINGLE SOLDIERS Educate Your ENTIRE Family About your Military Experience Invite your parents to get involved in the Unit Family Readiness Group Communication is KEY, make a communication plan

A QUICK SNAP SHOT OF YOUR FAMILIES EMOTIONS ADMIRATION ANXIOUS UNINFORMED SELFISH OVER WHELMED CONFUSED Anger STRESSED LOVE fear