- Cope with the adjustment difficulties after returning home
- Establish realistic expectations about the partner returning home
- Ensure a smooth and effortless reintegration with family/community
- Reconnect with your partner
- Reduce stress, fear, and anxiety upon your partner’s deployment
- Develop tools for effective communication
- Encourage healthier ways to deal with conflict
- Prevent negative situations from escalating to abusive behavior
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