Resources
Balancing Your Work, Family and Social Life
By Gene Griessman, PhD
Many of us have an image of personal balance as a set of scales in perfect balance
every day. But that’s an unrealistic goal. You are in for a lot of frustration if
you try to allocate within every day a predetermined portion of time for work, family
and your social life. An illness may upset all your plans. A business project may
demand peaks of intense work, followed by valleys of slow time.
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Insomnia
by Lt. Col. Roman Bilynski, Pediatric Neurologist William Beaumont Army Medical
Center, Texas
Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep? Insomnia consists of problems
falling asleep, staying asleep, early morning awakening with difficulty going back
to sleep, or unrefreshing sleep. It is not enough to just have problems falling
asleep. It has to affect your ability to function at home, work, school or socially.
Daytime symptoms that often accompany insomnia include headaches, depression, morning
sleepiness, poor concentration, inattention, irritability, anxiety and fatigue.
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Adjusting to Civilian Life After Combat Duty with the Guard or Reserve
2008 Ceridian Corporation, Military OneSource.
If you’ve recently returned from deployment with your Guard or Reserve unit, you
may be finding that your transition to civilian life is more challenging than you
expected. Like many combat veterans, you may continue to relive your experiences
after the initial joy and relief of being back home subside. Or you may find yourself
reacting to situations in ways that were appropriate in a combat zone but not at
home or on the job. You might even believe your experiences have changed you so
much that you can’t recapture the relationships you once had with family, friends,
and people at work. Read (pdf) >
Returning Home from Combat... Helpful Steps
by Gigi Wiltanger and by Jennifer Chevrier on Jul 22, 2008
The return from your deployment can be a happy and uplifting reunion. Your military
experience may have provided you with new skills and a new set of colleagues. You
may feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. The staff at the CSIP project thank
you for your service to our country. Read (pdf) >
Coping with the Deployment of a Spouse or Partner
2002 Ceridian Corporation.
Maintaining a family routine and tending to your needs or the needs of family members
can be very difficult when a spouse or partner has been deployed. You may experience
separation anxiety, fear, anger, loneliness, and other strong emotions during the
deployment of your spouse. By knowing what to expect, learning to recognize the
signs that you are having trouble coping, and knowing where to turn for help, you
may be able to make this difficult time a little easier. Read (pdf) >
Your Guide To Healthy Sleep
April 2006
When you’re in a rush to meet work, school, family, or household responsibilities,
do you cut back on your sleep? Like many people, you might think that sleep is merely
a "down time" when the brain shuts off and the body rests. Think again. Read (pdf) >
Psychological First Aid For Military Families Course Quick Facts
October 2008
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