Tag: Military

7 Counseling Options For Service Members And Their Families

Military 07/30/201507/29/2015 admin 0 Comments

The Department of Defense provides all active duty service members, active duty National Guard and reserve members, DoD civilian personnel designated as civilian expeditionary workforce  members and their families with a variety of counseling services and suicide prevention programs, many of them at no cost. The services conduct mandatory screenings for mental health conditions and other health concerns via the Post Deployment Health Reassessment within six months of return from overseas deployments. Installation support programs […]

Surviving the Move

Military 07/29/201507/28/2015 admin 0 Comments

PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN Sometimes we just need a fruit roll up and the hope of all the pieces falling into place. Sometimes being ready is all relative. Our long PCS list of things to do makes any seasoned Army mom’s stomach churn. Our list consists of updated IEP’s, finding a good pediatrician, working on referrals, and jumping through hoops to meet DOD school requirements. I’m already checking how far the distance is […]

Travel With No Limitations!

Featured Topics, Military 07/06/201509/08/2015 admin 0 Comments

EP TRAVEL EDITION BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D PLANNING YOUR TRAVEL Where are you off to? Visiting family, relocating due to PCS orders, or planning a vacation can influence travel options based on type of travel available, distance to your destination, and length of stay. The first part of any plan is deciding where to go and what type of travel will be available; by car, plane, train, or boat. Your child’s mobility and necessary equipment […]

Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund

President Message, What's Happening 07/01/201509/25/2015 admin 0 Comments

Good morning I just wanted to let you know that the cover story for our August Issue of EP Magazine will be focused on the creation and development of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund which launched April 2, 2015 and featured General Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army as Keynote Speaker. Over 450 people attended the event in Houston, Texas which raised over $1.4 million. The fund has at this time […]

Saying Our Goodbyes

Military 06/27/201506/11/2015 admin 0 Comments

PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN No one told me that one of the hardest things to do with a PCS move was saying goodbye to your child’s team. It has taken a small village to care for my son. Broden has a BCBA, ABA tutor, special education teacher and there are two aides in his classroom. I have cried tears of joy and tears of fear with his ABA tutor, Sharon and teacher, Cheryl. […]