Transitioning from Military Survival Skills to Family Thriving Skills
Military training is designed to make service members ready to fight enemy combatants and survive very dangerous situations. These survival …
Vanessa Jacoby, PhD
Vanessa Jacoby, PhD
When Traumatic Stress Looks Like ADHD or ODD: Digging for the “Root” of Behavior
Let’s say you wake up one morning with a sore throat. You go to the doctor, and they give you …
7 Ways to Help a Friend Who Is Struggling With Their Mental Health
Being a teen comes with many challenges, and teens struggling with mental health are not uncommon. In fact, 1 in …
Are You Depressed? 5 Signs of Depression and 5 Ways to Feel Better
What does it mean to be depressed? How do you know if you are depressed, stressed out, or just in …
Are You Experiencing Stress Or Mental Illness? Here’s How You Can Tell
Stress is something I think about a lot. That’s because my job is all about understanding and helping families through …
Transitioning From a Service Member to Veteran or Retiree: Challenges That Military-Connected Families Face and How to Overcome Them
In my work with military families, I hear often that transitioning out of the military was just as hard (and …
How to Talk With Children About COVID-19
COVID-19 is creating a big upheaval in everyone’s lives, especially for children. They may have no more school, daycare, after-school …
In Honor Of Military And Veteran Families: Talking With Children About Military Service
Veterans Day is a time to step back and honor those who have served or are currently serving our country. …
Understanding Secondary Trauma Stress – A Guide For Families
When a child is injured or traumatized in some way, it’s not unusual for the parents to also experience some emotional …
4 Reasons Why Military Moms Are True Superheroes
As Mother’s Day approaches, I would like to take the opportunity to shine a light on military moms. You are …
