Transitions in a military family can be very difficult, especially when getting out and re-entering the civilian workforce. You have been trained to act, think, and behave in a way that is different than the civilian world and now you have to completely acclimate to it. Where do you start?
Many veterans today have a rating with the VA and that takes know how and stress to get through the process. It's not just the veterans, but also the families that struggle with this process as well. Change is inevitable and unfortunately, military families are so used to change, that once they get out and settled somewhere, an itch can come up to move again or switch jobs. Anything that can make them feel "normal" as they did in the military.
Life transitions isn't just about getting out of the military. It's about different life changes including getting married, divorced, having a baby, or something else. Dealing with these changes can be difficult if you are unsure where to start.
Change Can be Beneficial
Change, even difficult change that is neither wanted nor expected, can influence personal growth. Change gives us the opportunity to see what we’re made of; to become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what life throws at us next. With each new challenge, we develop new personal skills and obtain a greater awareness of ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Some of the most common life transitions we help clients navigate are:
- End of military life transitioning to civilian life
- Adjusting to a new area/environment
- Getting married
- Breakup, separation, or divorce
- Infidelity recovery
- Military Retirement
- Job loss or major change in career
- Financial gain/loss
- Serious illness or disability
- Understanding how to adapt from military benefits
- Death of a loved one
- Questioning the meaning of life
- Questioning your faith/spirituality
- Is it Time to Speak to Someone?
Sometimes we can handle change and with changes occurring all the time in the military, change can become redundant. I’m here to lend that helping hand and offer a warm and encouraging environment where you can speak candidly and receive care, compassion and guidance.
If you or someone you love is struggling with a life transition and would like to explore treatment options, please be in touch. You don’t need to struggle alone.