A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies

A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies
Author: Sheryl Garrett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 047044472X

Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military. This comprehensive guide covers such key topics as introducing military life to readers new to the armed forces, financial planning, relocation, deployment, raising kids alone while a partner is away, and taking advantage of the available benefits. It offers tips and advice for dealing with emotions that surround events like deployments, deciphering the acronyms used in daily military life, forming support groups, keeping track of a loved one's whereabouts, and surviving on a military base in a foreign country.

Military Transition For Dummies

Military Transition For Dummies
Author: Angie Papple Johnston
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2021-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119824788

All the things you need to know when you’re putting the military in your rear view In Military Transition For Dummies, you’ll talk a walk through how to transition from active military service to civilian life as smoothly and easily as possible. You’ll discover how to make the nuts-and-bolts changes to reach your potential in your new lifestyle. From finding a job you love to navigating educational opportunities and keeping yourself mentally strong, this vital book shows you how to: Find your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search Protect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need Manage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian world Perfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, Military Transition For Dummies is also ideal for anyone who’s recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life.

Special Needs Families in the Military

Special Needs Families in the Military
Author: Janelle B. Moore
Publisher: Government Institutes
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2011
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1605907154

Offers advice to families in the military who are raising a child with special needs, covering such topics as diagnoses, financial support, education, medical care, case management, insurance, and advocacy.

Surviving Deployment

Surviving Deployment
Author: Karen Pavlicin
Publisher: Elva Resa
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781934617144

Personal stories, practical ideas, and checklists help readers know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to personally grow as individuals and families. Updated second edition includes new information about longer repeat and multiple deployments, self-care and wellness, and stories and examples from recent conflicts.

The Military Divorce Handbook

The Military Divorce Handbook
Author: Mark E. Sullivan
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2006
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781590316580

This new and comprehensive book will give you exactly what you need to understand and comply with the law. It provides an overview of the provisions for the new Bankruptcy Reform Act including new sanctions provisions in Chapter 7 cases; regulation of attorneys as debt relief agencies; heightened requirements for reaffirmation agreements.

The Complete Family Guide to Dementia

The Complete Family Guide to Dementia
Author: Thomas F. Harrison
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462550053

If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter, not harder"--and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family & Relationships Category

I Miss You!

I Miss You!
Author: Beth Andrews
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2010-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615920218

Military families face stressful times that are unique to the military lifestyle. One of the most challenging situations, both for children and parents, is when a father, mother, or sibling is deployed for military service and must be away from the home. Children often experience sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and loneliness, and they do not understand their own feelings or know how to express them. This book is designed to help children especially, but also their parents, during such difficult times. Based on many years of experience as a social worker, who has assisted military families experiencing stress, author Beth Andrews has created an excellent tool for allowing children and their loved ones to deal with the many emotions caused by deployment. The text and illustrations encourage children to discuss their feelings and to draw their own pictures to express themselves. The accompanying parents'' guide is designed to validate parents'' feelings and give them ways to help their children cope. Guided by this approach, a parent or caregiver can help their children understand why one of their parents or a sibling had to leave home, identify their reactions, cope with their feelings in a positive way, be assured that they are not alone, and try new activities to help themselves adjust. At a time when military families are asked to make many sacrifices in the service of their country, this reassuring book will be a welcome resource.

Frequently Asked Questions About Being Part of a Military Family

Frequently Asked Questions About Being Part of a Military Family
Author: Joyce Hart
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435853288

Describes what life is like for those whose parents are in the armed forces, including frequent moves, having to adjust to new places, a parent's deployment, and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a military career.

Basic Training For Dummies

Basic Training For Dummies
Author: Rod Powers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2011-09-27
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0470881232

The easy way to prepare for basic training Each year, thousands of young Americans attempt to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services. A number of factors during a soldier's training could inhibit successful enlistment, including mental toughness and physical fitness levels. Basic Training For Dummies covers the ins and outs of this initial process, preparing you for the challenges you?ll face before you head off for basic training.. You'll get detailed, week-by-week information on what to expect in basic training for each branch of service, such as physical training, discipline, classroom instruction, drill and ceremony, obstacle courses, simulated war games, self-defense, marksmanship, and other milestones. Tips and information on getting in shape to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) All-important advice on what to pack for boot camp Other title by Powers: ASVAB For Dummies Premier, 3rd Edition, Veterans Benefits For Dummies Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, Basic Training For Dummies prepares you for the challenge and will help you survive and thrive in boot camp!

Couple-Based Interventions for Military and Veteran Families

Couple-Based Interventions for Military and Veteran Families
Author: Douglas K. Snyder
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462505511

Presenting couple-based interventions uniquely tailored to the mental health needs of military and veteran couples and families, this book is current, practical, and authoritative. Chapters describe evidence-based interventions for specific disorders—such as posttraumatic stress, depression, and substance abuse—and related clinical challenges, including physical aggression, infidelity, bereavement, and parenting concerns. Clear guidelines for assessment and treatment are illustrated with helpful case examples; 18 reproducible handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. The book also provides essential knowledge on the culture of military families and the normative transitions and adjustments they face.