April 2011 Real Warriors Campaign

 

	Tuesday, April 12, 2011		www.realwarriors.net
Real Warriors Campaign Celebrates Military Children and Families This month, in honor of military children, the Real Warriors team is offering ideas for fun activities and resources for military kids in our article, April Is the Month of the Military Child. The Real Warriors website's Family section has 18 articles and a list of 20 useful websites for military families and children. Visit our Helping Children Cope with Deployments and Reunions section and check out our Resources for Military Families. Family Resilience Conference The DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 8:00am – April 29 at 4:30pm in Chicago. The conference will offer a wide range of workshops, program showcases, panels, keynote addresses and research presentations for those aiming to improve delivery systems and partnerships to impact quality of life for military families. Professionals, educators, support staff and health care providers serving military families are invited to attend. For more information on this and other conferences and events, visit our Facebook Events tab. New Articles Four Tips for Successfully Managing Chronic Pain Whether a veteran has been wounded in action, has experienced a non-battle injury or is currently working through a recovery, chronic physical pain has the potential to play a significant role in his or her rehabilitation and reintegration process. Managing the psychological and emotional effects of chronic pain can be challenging, but there is hope when it is addressed properly from both a physical and psychological perspective. Building Resilience as an Individual Augmentee Deploying with a unit or component that is not your own offers exciting opportunities to gain new experiences and work with different teams. While individual augmentees bring unique expertise and knowledge that greatly supports the overall unit, their deployment also presents unique challenges. This article outlines tips for individual augmentees to build resilience before, during and after deployment. New E-Cards E-Cards are a great way for families to stay connected during separations. This month, we are offering new e-cards for the Coast Guard – to welcome Coast Guardsmen home from deployment, and to encourage them to reach out for support. Coming Soon: In honor of the Month of the Military Child, the Real Warriors Campaign will launch two new e-cards in the coming weeks to support the dedication and resilience military families provide for our warriors. Follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook, to get notified when the cards become available. Real Warriors Message Boards The Real Warriors Message Boards are a great place for families to connect and share their unique experiences with other military families. We encourage all our readers to connect with each other, whether you are an active duty service member, veteran, or are in the National Guard or Reserves, whether you are a military family member or a health professional who works with service members. Use the message boards to ask questions, share experiences, or post information, links, or hotlines for programs that serve those who serve our country. Partner Spotlight The Association of the U.S. Army's Family Programs Directorate is dedicated to providing Army families with information and resources to help them manage the challenges of military life. The organization also works to address Army family concerns through its legislative efforts and by being active on a number of Department of Defense and Department of the Army councils and working groups. Real Warriors & Families Share Your Story The Real Warriors Campaign is looking for new profilees for our video profiles, which spotlight stories of real service members who have reached out for support or sought treatment and are continuing to maintain successful military or civilian careers. If this sounds like you, share your story with the Real Warriors Campaign. Upcoming Events The Real Warriors Campaign may be in your area soon! Visit our Events tab on Facebook to keep up with campaign events. You don't need a Facebook account to visit the Events tab, but we'd love for you to like us online. Connect With Us Message Boards Facebook Twitter YouTube TroopTube Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Subscribe to realwarriors.net RSS feed.