A review of evidence-based strategies to help military families navigate relocation
- Vandenberg, C., Hanson, E., Tidwell, A., Sherman, H., Chen, C.-F., O’Neal, C. W., & Lucier-Greer, M. (2023). A review of evidence-based strategies to help military families navigate relocation. Auburn, AL: Military REACH.
- Purpose: The Military REACH team reviewed research related to how families are affected by relocation in the context of permanent change of station (PCS) moves, with an emphasis on research that speaks to building resilience and enhancing family well-being throughout the process. This report summarizes practical, evidence-based strategies across the five domains of Military Family Readiness (MFR): career, finance, community ties, health, and social relationships (Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness [USD (P&R)], 2021). For the purpose of this report, we conceptualize the relocation process as occurring in two phases: (1) preparation for the move and (2) adjustment and adaptation after the move. Drawing from the available research, for each phase, we identify typical stressors that families may experience (What to Expect) and offer tips for how helping professionals can develop tools for resilience and well-being (Leverage Points).
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