Essay On Military Families

Challenges Impacting Military Families The following information is meant to be a general overview of the challenges impacting military families, and as is true concerning the individual service member, it is also held true for military families: each is unique. It is of the utmost importance to keep this fact in mind over any generalizations made. The challenges and stressors impacting military families are numerous yet this research endeavor is limited. This brief review will begin with an overview of the challenges impacting military families then focus on those related to deployment and relocation, inclusive of a section exploring the impact on the children of these challenges. Next, the challenges of re-adjustment after service will be examined. Finally, the role of the social worker will be discussed as it pertains to their work

The process of reintegration, not only back into civilian life but also into family life, poses challenges to those service members who return uninjured during their service. This process of reintegration becomes even more challenging for the military family and service member when physical or mental injuries are incurred. In a research study conducted by the RAND Corporation (2011), children of military families were asked about challenges surrounding the deployed service member 's return home (Figure 4). Although there is so much more that can be explored and expounded on concerning the challenges of reintegration which impact the military family, the focus of this brief overview will now shift to the role of the social worker as it pertains to their work with military families in overcoming these