A Leader's Guide to Trauma in the Unit - US Army War College

Army War College Spouses’ Project
does want help writing thank you notes, try to write notes in a timely manner so that
those who have helped know that their effort was appreciated by the family.
IMPLICATIONS
The key to providing valuable support is to take cues from the family you are supporting;
to be flexible and adaptable as the situation changes and to never lose sight of the fact
that the family is the primary focus. The family is going to have good days and bad days.
So please remember not to take things personally, and encourage others also to be
tolerant and kind. The family is going through a difficult situation, and your role is to
help make it a little easier, not add to it in any way.
RESOURCES
Fisher House Website:
www.fisherhouse.org
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A Leader’s Guide to Trauma in the Unit April 2004