117.Defence Chaplains

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Navy Chaplain Jenny Schleusener about the role of Chaplains.</p> <p>Jenny and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>The type of support Chaplains provide to not only the Defence member but also Spouses</li> <li>Why you should think of Chaplains as friends who offer a confidential listening ear</li> <li>Defence members or spouses not needing to be in crisis to be supported by Chaplains</li> <li>Why you don’t need to be religious to receive support from Chaplains</li> <li>Some of the main reasons Defence couples reach out for support and guidance</li> <li>The ways Chaplains can connect Defence Families with other supports like DMFS</li> <li>Confidentiality and why anything discussed is off the record (except if someone poses a danger to themselves or others)</li> <li>How Chaplains support Defence members and their wellbeing while on deployment</li> <li>Why communication is 90% of a relationship and how to use owned language in a positive way</li> <li>How Defence couples can build solid foundations and connect before and during separation</li> <li>Expectations and getting on the same page to help with the challenges of Defence life</li> <li>The ways Chaplains can help Defence families connect to their faith in their posting location</li> <li>The Triple P Positive Parenting program and why it is well suited to Defence families</li> <li>The importance of community and connection for Defence partners</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>*Jenny is a Navy Chaplain and while she doesn’t speak for Chaplains connected with Army and Air Force the support Chaplains offer and the role they play across the services is similar.</em></p> <p>Ready to join the ML community? Click through the link to get connected xx     www.militarylife.com.au</p>