Returning home from deployment is oftentimes a happy and restorative event for a military family. However, readjusting to the family dynamic can be difficult for both parents and children of servicemembers and their partners. Reconnecting with family members after a deployment can be stressful, but knowing how that deployment affects a family’s functionality and bond is important for post-tour domestic restitution.

Learn more about how deployment can affect family dynamics from clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Howard in the video below.

https://youtu.be/XajoqA9tDBA