Military families carry unique spirituality burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Spirituality Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering spirituality
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against spirituality
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or spirituality creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Spirituality
Military children are resilient but face significant spirituality risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's spirituality all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Spirituality
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost spirituality support for military families.