Tell me about yourself. How did you and your spouse meet? How long have you been together?
Is this his/her first deployment? How often have you been separated due to military obligations? How were those separations for you? Your spouse? Your children?
How is everyone doing, knowing your spouse will soon be leaving? What about you?
What conversations have you had with your children about this upcoming separation?
What have you done---you and your spouse---to prepare your family for this change in your lives? Do you have a “game plan,” a plan to cover any unexpected blips or any “what ifs” in your family life?
Do you have any special plans for the time when your spouse is deployed?
What worries you the most about this deployment?
What can you do to relieve your spouse of any anxieties he/she may have over this separation? What can you do for your children to help them not to be as fearful or anxious?
How would you describe your current spiritual walk? In what area(s) does it need strengthened? How do you plan to make that happen?
How often are you attending church? What kind of regular fellowship are you
having with other Christians?
What are you doing to provide spiritual input for yourself? How about spiritual
training/input for your children?
Who is it that helps you stay accountable?
Have you talked to the Lord about your feelings regarding this deployment? What concerns have you been able to share with your spouse?
How often do you pray together with your spouse? As a family?
In what ways have you given control of your deployment over to God? In what ways are you still fighting for control?
How would you describe the health of your marriage? How would your spouse answer that question?
How committed are you to your marriage? How would your spouse respond to that question?
What steps are you taking to ensure that you stay sexually pure during the time you are apart?
How do you plan to keep the lines of communication open while your spouse is deployed?
How do you plan to stay spiritually connected?
After you deploy, what network of friends can help your spouse and children cope with your absence?
How can I help you to prepare yourself and your family for this deployment?
