Journal guides military spouses, fiancées, partners, special friends, through the emotional journey of their service member’s deployment.
(St. Paul, MN)— Award‐winning independent publisher Elva Resa Publishing is pleased to announce the June 24, 2025 release of the fourth edition of Deployment Journal for Spouses: Memories and Milestones by Rachel Robertson. This popular journal guides spouses and partners through the emotional journey of their service member’s deployment.
Bound in a beautiful gold matte cover with a yellow ribbon, the latest edition continues to include a variety of page formats for personal expression as well as a section for recording special moments. Gentle writing prompts, inspirational quotes, and practical ideas and tips offer encouragement and perspective. The subtle botanical design evokes thoughts of growth, hopefulness, and progress through the days of deployment, from saying goodbye through homecoming.
“Journaling is a proven tool for managing stress and processing complex emotions, which are often heightened during deployment,” says author and educator Rachel Robertson. “Research continues to confirm the value of self-reflection for learning, mental health, problem solving, decision making, and resilience. Using a guided journal, especially one that’s designed specifically for the deployment experience, is an ideal way to engage in this beneficial reflection.”
Rachel used journaling to support herself and her children through her husband’s deployments with the Marine Corps.
“I used journaling to help make sense of a very difficult experience,” she says. “Keeping records of my thoughts, fears, hopes, and memories gave me perspective, serenity, and sometimes it’s what helped me sleep at night. Journaling allowed me to hurt and heal at the same time.”
Deployment Journal for Spouses is helpful for military spouses experiencing their first deployment as well as for those who have been through multiple deployments.
“No matter what stage of life you’re in or how many separations you endure, taking time to reflect and process is so important,” says Rachel. “The best life isn’t avoiding stress and challenges. The best life is developing ways to build skills and resilience to live and grow through the challenges.”
Elva Resa is known for its resources that support military families through challenging military life situations. For the past seventeen years, Deployment Journal for Spouses has been one of its core deployment resources, along with Rachel’s Deployment Journal for Kids (third edition releases July 1) and Deployment Journal for Parents.
“Military spouses are called on to be strong in many ways, and they deserve support and guidance throughout deployments,” says Rachel. “It’s a real privilege to continue to contribute to their experience in this way.”
Deployment Journal for Spouses (4th edition) features:
- Gentle writing prompts
- Inspirational quotes
- Practical ideas and tips
- Variety of page formats for personal creative expression
- Milestone log to record special moments
- Yellow ribbon sewn into hardcover binding
About the author:
Rachel Robertson is an education leader specializing in childhood development. She blended her professional expertise in education and her personal experience as a Marine Corps wife to develop a series of journals for military families going through deployment, including Deployment Journal for Spouses, Deployment Journal for Kids, and Deployment Journal for Parents.
Deployment Journal for Spouses (4th edition) will be released on June 24, 2025 and is available at MilitaryFamilyBooks.com and other booksellers.
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Title: Deployment Journal for Spouses: Memories and Milestones (4th Edition)
Author: Rachel Robertson
Publisher: Elva Resa Publishing
Publication Date: June 24, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-934617-84-7
Format: 7-1/4″ x 9-1/4″ Hardcover, 192 pages
Retail Price: $24.95
More information and cover images: https://elvaresa.com/book/deployment-journal-for-spouses-4th-edition
Available from: MilitaryFamilyBooks.com, Amazon.com, major wholesalers and booksellers.
Case and bulk discounts available: MilitaryFamilyBooks.com/DJS.
Government and educational buyers may also send purchase requests to orders[@]elvaresa.com or call 651-357-8770 for quantity pricing.
Previous editions:
ISBN 978-1-934617-46-5 (3rd edition)
ISBN 978-1-934617-40-3 (2nd edition)
ISBN 978-0-9657483-4-6 (1st edition)