1. Effects of a Career Change
Stress Indicators and Coping Techniques
Fleet and Family Support Center
Element 1
Pg. 114

2. PURPOSE
Identify areas of concerns and needs associated with transition
Understand differences in culture between the military and civilian work force and how this may affect/impact transition
Locate and identify reliable resources available post-transition

3. ACTIVITY

4. Identifying Stress Indicators
Constant fatigue/headaches
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Stomach problems
More frequent colds or other illnesses
Smoking or drinking more than usual
Feeling nervous
Being irritable or angrier than usual
Desire to be alone, away from other people
Inability to eat or eating more than usual

5. GAINING COPING TECHNIQUES
Work transition to your advantage
Talk about your accomplishments
Share, your family needs to know
Volunteer, exposure and networking
Change management courses/workshops
Keep a sense of humor (

6. You
Know
What
Employers love that you bring unique abilities and standards that sets you apart from the norm.

7. RESOURCES Chaplain Behavioral Health VA Base Clinic Base Clinics
Help Line
FFSC
Education Specialist
Counselors, Relocation, Personal Finance Mgrs, FERP,
DAVA, SAPR, EFMP
Veteran & Military Svc Organization
Military One Source
Task & Purpose
FOCUS
Gowifilive. com

8. SUMMARY
The way we view ourselves, how we interact with our world, and our morals and values may shift when we move to a new area.  We may find ourselves adopting new societal norms and discarding some of our old beliefs due to new knowledge and experiences we have gained.  Keep in mind that the only constant in life is change, and recognize that sometimes change just simply means we are growing.
~ MCCS FORWARD