Impact of Exposure to Military Stressors and Parental Trauma on Children

This introductory workshop will prepare behavioral health providers to work with children of military-connected families. It begins with an introduction to normative military family experiences and differentiates them from nonnormative stressors, including parental stress and trauma. The impact of both normative and non-normative experiences on children and family functioning will be examined. Participants will learn specific skill-building strategies to employ with families and caregivers focused on helping children to build resiliency and to successfully navigate these military experiences.

• Distinguish between normative and non-normative stressors commonly experienced by military children and families.
• Evaluate the impact of military stressors and trauma on family functioning.
• Utilize resources and skill-building activities with families and caregivers impacted by military experiences.

Marjorie C. Weinstock, PhD