Table 3:

Qualitative feedback from participants (N=8)

• “These types of sessions should be necessary for redeployment and ETS.”  Male veteran, parent of child age 12

• “I have realized I need to work more on myself”  Male veteran, parent of child age 11

• “My thought processes have changed, especially during fight or flight situations.”  Male veteran, parent of child age 5

• “I feel better and more hopeful. This group meant a lot for me, and I met wonderful individuals”  Female veteran, parent of child age 4

• “The framework the group provided has been immensely valuable to me as a parent…My relationship is stronger and healthier than it was because of what I learned here. My child is happier and healthier.”  Male veteran, parent of child age 12

• “This group meant so much to me; I have been in denial in the past, but this class has taught me a lot about self-care to be able to help my children. I needed this class – it was profound. I am now starting my journey of self-recovery.”  Female veteran, parent of child age 7

• “The group has given me knowledge about what impacts I have on my child on how I handle conflicts, the group has given me motivation & reassurance to focus on positive behavior.”  Male veteran, parent of child age 5

• “I am going to lead a totally different life. I even thought about having another child. For the first time I feel qualified to do it…Ultimately, this program has not only improved my ability to be a mom, but it has also alleviated many of the symptoms of my PTSD that were exacerbated by being a mom.…I can only say that this has alleviated my stress by teaching me effective methods to parent that garner the best results with the least amount of wasted energy and conflict.”  Female veteran, parent of child age 8