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A military base is an installation that provides support to military operations.

Category: Military

“In research, data provided at a beginning point in a research project or by compiling the results of several studies so that future data collected can be compared to beginning data to assess change and continuity.”

Citation: Blaisure, K. R., Saathoff-Wells, T., Pereira, A., MacDermid Wadsworth, S., & Dombro, A. L. (2015). Serving military families - theories, research, and application. Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Category: Methodology

"Ryan and Deci (2017) propose the satisfaction of three inherent basic psychological needs of autonomy (a sense of control and value in one’s engagement), competence (a sense of effectiveness in performing tasks and meeting expectations), and relatedness (a sense of belonging with other people) to be a fundamental condition for human thriving, allowing people to function with a high level of physical and psychological energy."

Citation: Raabe, J., Eckenrod, M. R., Cooper, E., & Crain, J. A. (2023). Facilitating United States service members’ transition out of the military: A self-determination theory perspective. Journal of Career Development. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08948453231198064

Category: Theories

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A form of tertiary prevention for abusers that may or may not be mandated and is designed to treat aggressive behaviors and reduce intimate partner violence (Dalton, 2007).

Citation: Bruce Dalton PhD, LCSW (2007) What's Going on Out There?. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 15(1), 59-74. https://doi.org/10.1300/J146v15n01_04

Category: Programs/Resources

“Military slang for protective armor used in combat; also referred to as IBA or Interceptor Body Armor.”

Citation: Blaisure, K. R., Saathoff-Wells, T., Pereira, A., MacDermid Wadsworth, S., & Dombro, A. L. (2015). Serving military families - theories, research, and application. Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Category: Military

Battle rhythm refers to the smooth operation of a team through a schedule of command, staff, and unit activities to maximize efficiency and synchronicity.

Category: Military

Behavioral conjoint therapy (or cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy) is an evidence-based treatment for Post Traumatic Distress Disorder (PTSD) that involves the participation of both the individual with PTSD and a family member in therapy sessions.

Category: Therapy & Therapeutic Techniques

“The state of someone who experiences tension created by a mismatch in his or her abilities and/or resources to meet the demands of a situation.”

Citation: Blaisure, K. R., Saathoff-Wells, T., Pereira, A., MacDermid Wadsworth, S., & Dombro, A. L. (2015). Serving military families - theories, research, and application. Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Category: Health (Mental & Physical)

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“Someone eligible to use or access a military-related benefit, such as shopping at stores on a military installation or accessing TRICARE health-care coverage.”

Citation: Blaisure, K. R., Saathoff-Wells, T., Pereira, A., MacDermid Wadsworth, S., & Dombro, A. L. (2015). Serving military families - theories, research, and application. Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Category: Military

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"Bereavement occurs when a person grieves the death of someone and attempts to manage the stress that comes with the loss."

Citation: Whitbourne, S. K. & Whitbourne, S. B. Adult development and aging: Biopsychosocial perspectives(5th ed.). Danvers, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. "

Category: Health (Mental & Physical)

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