Resiliency Program: Are We Doing Enough for Children and Youth.

摘要

Four years after the signing of the Army Family Covenant, great strides have been made in improving Soldier and Family readiness and well-being, but the Army can do more. The February 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Report states, America s men and women in uniform constitute the Department s most important resource. The Department of Defense recognizes that multiple long deployments are taking a significant toll on service members and their families and pledged to provide lifelines of support focused on their health and welfare. This paper will examine how military children and youth are affected by the military lifestyle with special emphasis on the stress that is associated with a parent being deployed. Additionally the paper will provide recommendation for reducing stress by providing children and youth the skills and tools they need to be more resilient.