Armor For The Mind

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Armor For The Mind
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• Definition
• The official term for the U.S. Armys
  psychological resiliency building program. This
  term describes the Warriors inner strength to
  face fear and adversity during combat, with
  courage and speaks to resiliency skills that are
  developed to survive.

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• Components
• Self-confidence
• Take calculated risks
• Handle future challenges
• Mental toughness
• Overcome obstacles or setbacks
• Maintain positive thoughts during times of
  adversity and challenge

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The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program
LIFE-CYCLE DEPLOYMENT-CYCLE SOLDIER-SUPPORT
Basic Battlemind Training (BBT) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency (BWR) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Transition (BWR-T) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Recertification (BWRR) Battlemind For Leaders (BFL) Battlemind For Leaders-Intermediate (BFL-I) Battlemind Pre-Command and Senior Leaders (BSL) Training Pre-Deployment Battlemind Leaders Junior Enlisted Helping Professions Spouse/Couples Post-Deployment Battlemind PDHA Battlemind PDHRA Battlemind Spouse/Couples Battlemind Psychological Debrief In Theater (Time and Event Driven) Post Deployment Traumatic Event Management Spouse/Couples During Deployment Battlemind Battlemind Warrior Resiliency Advanced (BWR-A) Battlemind for GME COSC Course Suicide Prevention Spouse/Kids Battlemind DA Civilians Battlemind USAR/ARNG Battlemind VA/Network Provider Battlemind Joint Operations Battlemind Military Community Battlemind mTBI/PTSD Chain Teach

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The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program The U.S Armys psychological resiliency building program
LIFE-CYCLE DEPLOYMENT-CYCLE SOLDIER-SUPPORT
Basic Battlemind Training (BBT) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency (BWR) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Transition (BWR-T) Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Recertification (BWRR) Battlemind For Leaders (BFL) Battlemind For Leaders-Intermediate (BFL-I) Battlemind Pre-Command and Senior Leaders (BSL) Training Pre-Deployment Battlemind Leaders Junior Enlisted Helping Professions Spouse/Couples Post-Deployment Battlemind PDHA Battlemind PDHRA Battlemind Spouse/Couples Battlemind Psychological Debrief In Theater (Time and Event Driven) Post Deployment Traumatic Event Management Spouse/Couples During Deployment Battlemind Battlemind Warrior Resiliency Advanced (BWR-A) Battlemind for GME COSC Course Suicide Prevention Spouse/Kids Battlemind DA Civilians Battlemind USAR/ARNG Battlemind VA/Network Provider Battlemind Joint Operations Battlemind Military Community Battlemind mTBI/PTSD Chain Teach

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Battlemind Training System Deployment-Cycle
Tough Facts about Combat
and what leaders can do to mitigate risk and
build confidence
Transition to Post-Conflict
Alert
Pre-Deployment Battlemind For Leaders Junior
Enlisted Helping Professionals
Spouse/Couples Pre-Deployment Battlemind
Battlemind AAR Psychological Debriefing
Preparing for a Military Deployment
Post-Deployment Battlemind
Spouse/Couples Post-Deployment Battlemind
Battlemind Training II
Battlemind Training I
Continuing the Transition Home
Transitioning from Combat to Home
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PreschoolersTalk, Listen, Connect http//www.s
esameworkshop.org/tlc/ 6 to 11 year oldsMr. Po
and Friends Discuss Family Reunion After
Deploymenthttp//patrin.info/george/Deployment2
0issues.htm 12 to 19 year oldsYouth Coping
with Military Deployment Promoting Resilience in
Your Familyhttp//www.aap.org/sections/unifserv/
deployment/index.htm ParentsTalk, Listen,
Connect http//www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc/
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• Objectives
• To prepare the Warrior mentally for the rigors
  faced in of all types of military operations
  including combat.
• To assist the Warrior in the transition home
  process.
• To provide the Warrior the skills to assist their
  Battlemind-Buddy with their transition back home.

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• Objectives (contd)
• To prepare the Warrior as quickly as possible to
  conduct continued military operations and
  possibly deploy again in support of all types of
  military operations including additional combat
  tours.
• Includes both Soldiers and Families.
• Reduce Stigma associated with behavioral health.

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• Evidence-based Built on findings from the Land
  Combat Study.
• Experience-based Uses examples that Warriors
  can relate.
• Strengths-based Builds on existing Warrior
  strengths and skills rejects a deficit or
  illness model.
• Training-based Focuses on skill development
  not education.
• Explanatory Highlights conflicted/
  misunderstood reactions.
• Team-Based Self-awareness through helping
  buddy.
• Action-Focused Discusses specific actions to
  guide Warrior behavior.

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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study
"Battlemind Training was the best training I've
had in the last 10 years in the Army" Senior
NCO
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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study

• Intervention Comparison Groups include

Small Group Battlemind (Groups of 30)
Large Group Battlemind (Groups of 100)
Large Group Stress Education (Groups of 100)
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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study

• Preliminary data is based on 2,039 Soldier
  surveys
• Small Battlemind training was rated
  significantly higher than large Battlemind and
  large Stress Education training

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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study
A lot
Not at all
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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study- Outcomes

• Soldiers with high levels of exposure to combat
  who received Battlemind Training reported
• Reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms
• Less sleep problems
• Minimal perceived stigma associated with mental
  health problems

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Battlemind Training Evaluation Study- Outcomes

• Soldiers with high levels of exposure to combat
  who received BMT reported
• Perceived organizational support
• NS no effects on depression, alcohol, or anger

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• Soldiers receiving pre-deployment Battlemind
  training feel more prepared for the deployment
  and also report fewer mental health problems
  (Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) V).

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Battlemind Training System Current Web Page
(www.battlemind.org)
Battlemind Training System New Web Page
(www.battlemind.army.mil) 3rd Quarter 08
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Warrior Ethos

• We take care of our own
• Seeking help shows courage
• Warriors encourage growth and resiliency
• No Warrior will be left behind

ARMY STRONG.
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