1. Module Two Couples and Deployment

2. Activity: 10 Words Prepare Positive Attitude Friends TrustCommunicate Involved Fun Goals De-stress Help

3. Agenda Emotional Cycle of Deployment Positive Aspects of Deployment Deployment Goals

4. Activity: What I Like About You

5. Emotional Cycle of Deployment Stage 1 Anticipation of Departure Stage 1 Anticipation of Departure Stage 2 Detachment and Withdrawal Stage 2 Detachment and Withdrawal Stage 3 Emotional Disorganization Stage 3 Emotional Disorganization Stage 4 Recovery and Stabilization Stage 4 Recovery and Stabilization Stage 5 Anticipation of Return Stage 5 Anticipation of Return Stage 6 Return and Renegotiation Stage 6 Return and Renegotiation Stage 7 Reintegration and Stabilization Stage 7 Reintegration and Stabilization T HE C YCLE OF D EPLOYMENT

6. Activity: What Would You Do? Sit back-to-back Pick the most likely response for Do not share your answers Your spouse You

7. Stage 1: Anticipation of Departure Rising tension Confusing emotions 4 to 6 weeks

8. Protecting self from separation Reality sinks in Sadness or anger occurs Final days before deployment Stage 2: Detachment and Withdrawal

9. Stage 3: Emotional Disorganization Adjusting to new routines Adjusting to being alone Day of to 6 weeks

10. Stage 1: Anticipation of Departure Service member Physically drained Emotionally numb or tired Mentally separating Guilt Family Physically drained Emotionally numb or tired Mentally separating Anger, resentment Denial

11. Discuss your concerns Be honest Express your love Respect each other Mutual Trust

12. Service member Ready to get started Guilt for leaving Sad or lonely Excited to perform Worried Family Overwhelmed or tired Hurt, rejection Sad or lonely Nervous about responsibilities Worried Stage 2: Detachment and Withdrawal

13. Open Communication Determine methods Discuss expectations Address change Express feelings Ship’s communication

14. Service member Relief followed by guilt Mission-focused Sad or lonely Worried Can get stuck Family Disorganized and unfocused Overwhelmed Emptiness, loss Worried Can get stuck Stage 3: Emotional Disorganization

15. Positive Aspects of Deployment Helps you sleep better Builds self-esteem Reduces anxiety Improves health/well-being Enhances empathy Strengthens relationship Increases mental strength

16. Relationship Goals Communication Intimacy Trust Appreciation Fun Financial Spirituality

17. Personal Goals Education Career Health Hobby Spirituality Social Support

18. Self-Care and Couples Care Take care of yourself Get involved Establish support network Set goals Communicate

19. Activity: The Pass Down

20. Deployment Readiness Workshops Children and Deployment General Pre- Deployment Brief Date: Time: Location: Date: Time: Location:

21. Financial Planning Workshops Upcoming workshops: Date: xxxxx Time: xxxxx Location:xxxxx

22. Characteristics of Successful Deployments Prepare Positive Attitude Friends TrustCommunicate Involved Fun Goals De-stress Help

23. Thank You! FFSC location Phone number Email Website Social media sites