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Depression in Active Duty Service Members & Their Families

Military 02/11/2016 admin 0 Comments

BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D Many times, symptoms of depression that continue or worsen are under reported due to the possibility of impact on career advancement or minimizing the impact on daily functioning. MORE THAN DEPLOYMENTS Military lifestyle involves more than just deployments. Stress on the family and children can include many moves, changing schools, leaving friends and community connections, the unique language of the military and constant training and separation of the active duty service […]

Manage Your Emotions When Your Spouse Is Deployed

Military 12/17/2015 admin 0 Comments

POSTED FROM MILITARY ONESOURCE WEBSITE You thought Space Mountain was a thrill ride. Well, hold on tight because your spouse’s deployment comes with its own dizzying heights, twists and turns. It lasts a whole lot longer, too. Having your spouse deployed can bring up a wide range of emotions, starting when you first learn about the deployment and continuing until well after your spouse has returned home. You may experience fear, anger, loneliness, joy, relief […]

Celebrating The Holiday Season While Stationed Overseas

Military 12/10/2015 admin 0 Comments

BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D Many countries do not celebrate the holiday season the way families do in the United States. So, how might you create your own holiday spirit? Military families are constantly on the move and traveling from base to base, separated due to training or deployment; however the holiday season can be particularly difficult when apart from family. This especially impacts families who are stationed overseas, and while you might have your immediate […]

Military Survivor Benefits

Military 11/25/2015 admin 0 Comments

TAX FORGIVENESS When you lose a loved one, the last things you want to think about are finances and taxes. However, as a military survivor, you may be entitled to certain benefits. For instance, tax liability can be forgiven — or refunded if already paid — if a service member dies under specific circumstances. Regulations differ based on whether the death occurred in a combat zone or as a result of terrorist or militaryaction. Tax […]

An Overview Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

Every child deserves a home filled with love, a stomach filled with food — and a fulfilling and enriching education. Legislation is helping with education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ensures that all children with special needs have access to a “free appropriate public education” and they have the necessary tools to meet their educational goals. Here’s what you need to know about the act, which governs how states and public agencies, including the […]