1. Effects of a Career Change
Element 1
Pre-Sep Guide - Pg 114

2. Separation – best thing ever… RIGHT? FREEDOM!
Fact or Myth?
-Same as a PCS move.
-The Navy teaches us to ask for help.
-We are expert communicators.
-My shipmates always have the right answers.

3. PROS VS. CONS
-What are we used to having that isn’t there in/at most civilian jobs/lifestyles?
-What are we looking forward to after our transition?

4. STRESS INDICATORS -Fatigue/headaches -Irregular sleeping habits
-Stomach problems/frequent illness
-Increased smoking/drinking
-Nervousness/irritability
-Isolation
-Change in eating habits

5. COPING TECHNIQUES -Get going
-Sell yourself (and there is LOTS to sell!)
-WORK at it
-Lighten up (insert light emoji here!)
-Keep family involved
-Volunteer (networking is key!)
-Be proactive before signs of stress appear

6. RESOURCES -Chaplain -Behavior Health Clinic
-Department of Veteran’s Affairs
-Fleet and Family Service Center
-Base Clinics
-Military One Source

7. RESOURCES(Cont.) -Veteran and Military Service Organizations
-VA Vet Centers
-Ameriforce Deployment Guide
-National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
-Military Family Network
-Community social services agencies

8. -Local support groups -Self help books -FOCUS
RESOURCES(Cont.)
-Local support groups
-Self help books
-FOCUS

9. FINAL THOUGHTS BE A SPONGE! YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE! YOU CAN DO THIS!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!