Working in a high-stress environment requires the use of stress-management techniques to mitigate long-term stress impacts on a service member’s body, mind, and relationships. One such strategy that you can use daily in your work with military families is mindfulness. The Mayo Clinic describes mindfulness as a meditation practice to…

While financial literacy is paramount, families also should look for ways to manage their collective resources. These range from: time and energy, to personal belongings and the spaces in our homes, to relationships.  By managing our resources wisely, we are inadvertently managing our stress levels and mental health.