Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: The Quiet Work of PCSing - How Rest and Connection Build Resilience In Military Families

I have served on the Military Child and Family Collaboratory, here at the Center for Deployment Psychology for almost four years now. A part of that work has been the valuable insights that I have gained from, providers, policy makers, advocates and families at our bi-annual convening events. One common theme is that our military families are often described as resilient, even as military youth face unique circumstances and navigate settings and situations marked by constant change. Hearing this theme repeated led me to look more closely at how resilience is supported and defined within military families.

Research Update: 26 February 2026

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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Post-9/11 Veterans Military-to-Civilian Transitions: Predictors of Mental Health Symptoms Over the First 3 Years.
● Perceived betrayal moderates the effects of battlefield experiences on suicidal ideation and help-seeking.
● Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Military Personnel and Veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) Randomized Clinical Trial.

Practically Speaking: How Are You Really Doing? Prioritizing Self-Care

The world feels a bit cray-cray right now and your hosts are feeling fatigued, on edge, and crispy. We took a moment to ask, “how are you really doing?”, and didn’t allow each other to answer “fine.” It’s a challenge for many of us in the helping professions to acknowledge our own distress, make time for self-care, and accept help from others.

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