Retreat for Families with Deployed Service Members – 2009
When: June 25 2009 – June 28 2009

Location: Angela Center
Santa Rosa, California

“When a service member deploys, the whole family deploys with him or her.”

The challenges family members face during their loved one’s deployment are unique and acute. Managing separation, communication, parenting, employment, marital concerns, and financial issues — these are just some of the challenges. Children and teenagers likewise can find this period extremely stressful. Many families do not live in proximity of other deployed families and social support can be in short supply.
Join other family members living with deployed service members to support one another, share stories and experiences, learn to manage stress with self-care and constructive coping skills.

We at the Coming Home Project invite OIF and OEF family members with deployed loved ones to relax, restore, and reconnect with yourself and your peers.

Renew mind, body, spirit, and relationships in a beautiful, tranquil setting in Santa Rosa, California.
Learn relaxation, breathing, movement and other techniques for managing strong feelings, reducing stress and enhancing well-being.Improve communication and relationships. Enjoy tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, leisurely walks and delicious food.

Find comfort and strength, safety and trust in the presence of others who know the impacts of serving.
Share stories and experiences, use writing and drawing to express what is sometimes hard to say, and support and learn from one another.

Everything is confidential.

Includes lodging, meals and travel scholarships (outside Northern California).

Apply: We will begin accepting applications April 15th, 2009

Coming Home is non-partisan and non-denominational; we welcome all with an accepting and non-judgmental spirit, regardless of gender, religious and political belief, and marital status.