Blog posts with the tag "Staff Perspective"

Staff Perspective: Not Home for the Holidays

By Katie Medina  on 16.12.2020 9:44 am

As a military Veteran and a military spouse, deployments were an accepted and many times anticipated part of my life. I met and married my Marine husband in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He was assigned to a Marine Special Ops Command and deployed regularly. For years two through six of our marriage, my husband was gone 10 months out of every year. Throughout the years, he has missed every holiday at least once. For some, I don’t think he has ever been home.  As I recently reflected on these missed holidays and the challenges that went along with them, I came up with a list of my 10 Holiday Survival Tips for a military family.

    Staff Perspective: The Evolution of Programs Supporting Military Family Resilience

    By April Thompson  on 09.12.2020 9:31 am
    Aptil Thompson, LCSW

    Military families must be prepared for frequent moves, separations from Service members during deployments, and other challenges which arise when living far away from friends and family. Regardless of branch of service, physical location or circumstance, there is usually a person or resource which exists to assist with most situations which arise. While it may feel like these programs have been around forever, the reality is that these programs have been evolving over time. Today there is recognition among military leaders that family support is critical to military readiness and retention.

    Staff Perspective: Military Family Resilience and COVID-19

    By Christy Collette  on 02.12.2020 9:48 am

    Resilience in military families is the norm. As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, and in many cases amplified, the need for all of us to adjust to changes, sometimes on a daily basis, is greater than ever before. Civilian families can benefit from the lessons learned from military families across the generations. Creating new traditions, staying connected with love ones through long separations, and major shifts in social networks are all skills military families learn early in military service.

    Staff Perspective: Reviewing Outcomes on Self-Care Training

    By Timothy Rogers  on 25.11.2020 8:09 am
    Dr. Tim Rogers

    In this blog, Dr. Rogers reviews current literature on self-care training methods and outcomes. The importance of practicing self-care is not only linked to higher life satisfaction and wellness outcomes, it is also considered an ethical standard for providers to prevent impairment and conduct that could adversely affect the delivery of patient care. The purpose of this blog will be to review the latest findings regarding how self-care is being trained, outcomes of such efforts, as well as provide some recommendations and resources.

    Staff Perspective: Options for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Nightmares

    By Carin Lefkowitz  on 18.11.2020 12:02 pm
    Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

    Our sleep team frequently gets asked which treatment we recommend for patients suffering with trauma-related nightmares. Our faculty members often struggle to answer this question because several promising treatments exist, but data is inconclusive when it comes to determining which one works better for whom. To help you navigate the options, I will summarize the promising treatments that are most commonly available.

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