Restorative Social Communication: Reconnecting the Military Service Member with Self, Family and the Community
Date of Award
8-14-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Applied Communication
First Advisor
Suzanne Snider
Keywords
Social communication, Military, Reintegration, Post-traumatic stress, Trauma brain injury, Restorative communication, Dialogue, Coaching
Abstract
Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million military service members have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the war on terrorism. The impacts of these deployments have taken a toll on our military, their families and the communities in which they live. Over one-third of those serving are struggling with unspoken wounds of war, including social communication deficits. This Capstone Project includes the creation and implementation of a survey to gain an idea of the social communication needs of returning service members and veterans. The goal of this Capstone Project is to create a business plan for a Restorative Social Communication Program that supports military service members and veterans in reintegrating and reconnecting with society.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Lampman, Patty JoAnn, "Restorative Social Communication: Reconnecting the Military Service Member with Self, Family and the Community" (2011). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 70.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/70