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Scenario

When soldiers make suicide jokes and you don't know how to respond

My soldiers joke about suicide and I laugh along because I do not want to be the officer who makes everything serious and awkward.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your desire to maintain rapport prevents you from addressing potentially life-threatening warning signs.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Military — Officer Leadership & Command?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.