In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Navy Chaplain Jenny Schleusener about the role of Chaplains.
Jenny and I also talk about;
- The type of support Chaplains provide to not only the Defence member but also Spouses
- Why you should think of Chaplains as friends who offer a confidential listening ear
- Defence members or spouses not needing to be in crisis to be supported by Chaplains
- Why you don’t need to be religious to receive support from Chaplains
- Some of the main reasons Defence couples reach out for support and guidance
- The ways Chaplains can connect Defence Families with other supports like DMFS
- Confidentiality and why anything discussed is off the record (except if someone poses a danger to themselves or others)
- How Chaplains support Defence members and their wellbeing while on deployment
- Why communication is 90% of a relationship and how to use owned language in a positive way
- How Defence couples can build solid foundations and connect before and during separation
- Expectations and getting on the same page to help with the challenges of Defence life
- The ways Chaplains can help Defence families connect to their faith in their posting location
- The Triple P Positive Parenting program and why it is well suited to Defence families
- The importance of community and connection for Defence partners
Chaplains, All services- To contact a Chaplain please call the Defence Service Centre on 1800 333 362 and ask for the Duty Chaplain in your area.
*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.
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