Grief and Loss of a Loved One, The Days Ahead
Article | November 2020
Grief is a natural response when a loved one dies. How you grieve depends on your personality, your life experiences, the nature of your loss and your coping style.
Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress and Grief
Article | May 2022
Taking care of your emotional well-being will help keep you strong for your service member and other loved ones. Learn ways to practice self-care when stress or grief build up.
Free, Confidential Face-to-Face Non-medical Counseling
Article | November 2019
Sometimes strength means asking for help. Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Program offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
Webinar Provides Guidance for Mortuary Affairs Workers
Article | January 2021
This presentation is designed to help military mortuary affairs employees recognize their own grief and find ways to cope with the emotional challenges of their job.
Bereavement Camps: A Place to Grieve and Heal
Article | February 2022
Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for you to connect with people who understand how to help you with your grief journey.
Helping You and Your Family Survive a Death by Suicide
Article | September 2021
Surviving the suicide of a loved one is different than a natural death and can be especially traumatic. It is common for survivors to feel that they didn’t do enough to save their loved one, creating feelings of what is called survivor guilt.
Tools and Tips for Navigating the Holidays as a Survivor
Article | October 2022
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for survivors, but there are things you can do and resources available to help you manage your grief and rediscover your joy for the season.
Making Funeral and Final Arrangements
Article | November 2020
Your casualty assistance officer, or CAO, or mortuary officer is there to assist you with making funeral and burial arrangements in honor of your loved one’s service and sacrifice.
Finding Support After the Death of a Loved One
Article | November 2020
After the death of a loved one, you may experience a wide range of emotions. That is natural. Finding your new normal after the death of a loved one is not the same for everyone.
Tools for Parenting After Suicide
Article | September 2022
Resources are available for those whose loved one died by suicide. This article provides important steps to take, as well as resources for support and connection with others who have been down this difficult path.
Remember America’s Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend
Article | May 2022
On the last Monday in May, our nation honors the selfless heroes who gave their lives to defend the land we love and the freedoms we believe everyone deserves.
Online Military Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members
Article | December 2021
The Department of Defense’s Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors and remembers service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present. It is the only DOD memorial to include peacetime deaths.
The Unit Chaplain: Roles and Responsibilities
Article | May 2022
Chaplains are the military’s religious leaders. They are responsible for tending to the spiritual and moral well-being of service members and their families.
Understanding Confidential Non-medical Counseling Services
Article | December 2019
You never have to be without support. Military OneSource and military and family life counselors provide free, short-term, confidential non-medical counseling services for a wide range of issues from marital conflicts and stress management to coping with a loss and deployment adjustments.
Together While Apart, Military Families Connect for the Holidays
Article | October 2020
You can make this holiday meaningful even if you are thousands of miles apart.
About Us
General | July 2020
Personalized, Confidential Support to Help You Be Your Best
Military life is different from civilian life with its unique challenges. To help our military community, Military OneSource will arrange non-medical. …
Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors
Article | February 2020
Child and youth behavioral military and family life counselors provide support to military children for a variety of issues, including low self-esteem, behavioral problems and changes at home.
Emotional Wellness
Article | April 2022
Emotional wellness is vital to your overall health. Learn to recognize and take control of negative emotional reactions.
Getting the Most from Military Kids Connect
Article | August 2022
MilFams have access to Military Kids Connect, an engaging, fun website and online community that connects military youth to discuss upcoming moves, healthy relationships, wellness and more.
Your Service Member’s Well-Being: Mental Health Services for the Military
Article | May 2021
A range of mental health services are available to service members through the Department of Defense.
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