Thursday, April 13, 2006

Do's and Don'ts List for Interactions with Returning Troops

Advice from Jennifer Iveland of the VA Vet Center and a member of the Army Reserve's 785th Combat Stress Control Company, as listed in Rochester, MN's Post-Bulletin:

  • Let them know you are glad they are back.
  • Make use of their newly acquired experience, maturity and responsibility.
  • Encourage their input.
  • Don't isolate them.
  • Don't force them to talk about their experience.
  • Don't offer your opinion about the war unless you were there.
Family members and close friends may need more detailed tips on opening lines of communication with their returning troop.

Click on 'Article Link' below tags for family resources...

Some further resources to tap into:

If you know of a resource that's been a great help to you, please drop those in comments.


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