<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Moving Mountians Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[While living the military lifestyle, I helped empower military families on base. Now I am offering group programs and life coaching sessions ONLINE!]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:54:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mmpsychology.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Strategies for Emotional Resilience During Deployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deployment can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean, waves of uncertainty crashing around you. You might wonder, How do I keep my balance when everything feels so unstable?  I’ve been there, and I want to share some emotional resilience strategies that helped me not just survive but grow through those challenging times. These strategies are like a sturdy ship, helping you navigate the stormy seas with more confidence and calm. Building Your Emotional Resilience Strategies: The...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/effective-strategies-for-emotional-resilience-during-deployment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69334b4b138c033374d34825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_6c561b76deef4f1ebfe9e8a042d01baf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Works to Deter Chinese Threats While Supporting Joint Force, Allies, Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[China is developing military technologies, capabilities and procedures at a pace and scale never before seen, said Army Gen. Ronald P....]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/army-works-to-deter-chinese-threats-while-supporting-joint-force-allies-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f824eccc85eb48d0b7eec</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:49:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d062d_0a65b569d1b54057bcfa01d2615ae5db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derek Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Meaningful Hobbies for Military Spouses to Document Life on the Home Front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a military spouse during a deployment can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an opportunity to channel your energy into creative and...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/5-meaningful-hobbies-for-military-spouses-to-document-life-on-the-home-front</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683a30a9aa17ed6dd479d2ad</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 22:28:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d062d_c7a97f1bc97a4de991bbae8f706f82ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derek Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Appreciation Month 2025: Discounts for Service Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border adjusts a night observation device at sunset during readiness training in Wellton,...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/2025-military-appreciation-month-offers-discounts-for-service-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a9bd7063de19bc6c3bfd6</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 00:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d062d_21326337401242bbb7cfd254d28484ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derek Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Ruling Eases One Employment Barrier for Military Spouses Overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The Pentagon issued a ruling on March 31, 2025, allowing federal agencies to extend remote work options to military spouses...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/pentagon-ruling-eases-one-employment-barrier-for-military-spouses-overseas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eabd1789f652c76e9c2ec9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:19:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_de66256acfa14218a817ff82bceb8637~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derek Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Mindfulness for Military Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Wednesday, I go live and discuss military lifestyle challenges and discover or rediscover new coping techniques/strategies that...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/benefits-of-being-mindful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63314183477c0dc5b6b63d57</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:14:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_4c2004ae74a248bbbf16ac0e5cc92504~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_493,h_532,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Deployment: The Emotional Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing for Deployment Season is similar to managing a checking account or filing taxes; it takes time, is painful, and requires...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/the-dreaded-deployments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631bef97b1881e3f9d3a05e0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 02:45:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_b3f4599e273f496992dff21b1fdcb72d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School Bullying: What Military Families Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back to School For Military Kids Honestly, the statistics for all bullying are alarming. In 2019 the national center for educational...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/back-to-school-bullying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6302e280ac58fc2e346a49c2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:06:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_99ca8b3849b14e36ba3f7e2217a59c3e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Cycle of Deployment: A Guide for Military Spouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE EMOTIONAL CYCLE OF DEPLOYMENT IS COMPOSED OF 3 STAGES &#38; 7 STEPS. ONCE UNDERSTOOD WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW STRESSFUL SITUATIONS &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/emotional-cycle-of-deployment-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62d8db1c8bc01c434ba7d1d9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:26:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_748a11b04b7f4534aa350c8c9b97b1a8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is OPSEC? A Simple Guide for Military Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another acronym? Yes, it’s our way of life, but this one is probably one of the more important ones you need to know and understand....]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/what-is-opsec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62ca838e781352a7132bdde1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:51:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65956d_9051508412584512a17ed7e02c0e9426~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Establish a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA["There is no such thing as a work-life-balance-          It is all LIFE.                  The balance has to be within you." ~ SADHGRU...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/how-to-establish-eating-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62bbe826af4a3abd731f329a</guid><category><![CDATA[Healthy living]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:20:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0ed84437bd6044c99c907245316329d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Intentional With Your Time: A Military Spouse's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA["The key is not to prioritize your schedule but to schedule your priorities" ~ Steven Covey The key is not to prioritize your schedule...]]></description><link>https://www.mmpsychology.net/post/switching-to-mindful-eating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62bbe826af4a3abd731f3299</guid><category><![CDATA[Healthy living]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:20:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d062d_6a2c180ace5943d8b3ab52d775c1fd45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Bratton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>