What Comes Next
Finding Purpose Post Trauma
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 22158192 |
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| Autores | Kenneth J Marfilius (0000-0001-8566-1905, Syracuse University), Dee Daugherty (Syracuse University), Rachel Hamilton (Syracuse University) |
| Año | 2024 |
| Volumen | 10 |
| Número | 1 |
| Páginas | 284-287 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2024-06-20 |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Journal of Veterans Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2470-4768 • E-ISSN: 2470-4768 |
| Editorial | Virginia Tech Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.21061/jvs.v10i1.562 |
| OpenAlex | W4399859972 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 3 |
What comes next? As two former active-duty military officers this is a question we have personally engaged with in our own lives and know it to be true for many fellow veterans. However, asking oneself, “What comes next?” does not need to be done in isolation, leading to a sense of hopelessness or lack of self-worth. It could very well be the exploratory stage needed during one of the most unique and oftentimes intense transitions a veteran may experience. The transition from military service to civilian society can be a tremendous culture shock and lead to veterans questioning their new identity as a civilian. This article highlights the cathartic effects of doing something bigger than yourself to reinforce your sense of purpose after military service. It combines the experience of two former military officers across different military disciplines—mental health and combat
Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology
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