Homecoming and Reintegration

Homecoming for TeensModule 4

Activity: Tag and Add a Friend

What is your

favorite game/app?

What school do you attend?

What sport or activity do you

play?

Agenda: Three Things

Excitement and

ConcernsGrowth

and Changes

Homecoming Plans

Group Expectations

Purpose

Participation

Privilege

Activity: Excited and Concerned

Common Concerns

Your Parent

How will they act?How will I

parent again?Is my child upset?How to make up

for lost time?Have they changed?

Will we get along?

You

Have they changed?Were theyin danger?Will they be

angry? What will change?

Will theyleave again?

Do they love me?

Common Reactions

“Too old” for reunion

Happy but may not show emotions

Want to hang out with their friends

Stressed about changes

What Teens Can Do

Let them in

Be patient

Expect changes

Initiate quality time

Show interest

Set an example

Seek help if needed

Activity: Status Update

How have you changed?

Social

IndependencePhysical

Emotional

Changes at Home

Home environmentSchedules and

routinesResponsibilities

Making Adjustments

Talk about expectations

Share your concernsUse creative expression

Activity: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

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Greeting at the pier on

homecoming day!

Welcome home after a long deployment!

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U.S. Navy parachute

demonstration team

What is your vision for homecoming?

Just Do It!

Use your talents and Just Do It!

Make your vision a reality

Take intentional steps

Share your plan with your parents

Homecoming Tips

Initiate quality time together

It is OK to be concerned

Discuss how you have changed

Talk about rules and responsibilities

Show an interest in your parent’s deployment

experience

Homecoming Tips

Help your parents adjust

Be a role model to siblings

Be patient

Celebrate growth

Get help if you need it

Deployment: It’s not a game

Modify the questions and experiences

to fit the Navy

lifestyle

Thank You!

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