MCFTB – MCAS Beaufort, SC

2012

READINESS & DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT Pre-Deployment Briefs Pre-Deployment Briefs (Single/Married)…………………………………………………………….…..….. 45 Minutes Parents and Children Pre-Deployment Brief……………………………………………………………….. 1 ½ Hours During Deployment Workshops Mid-Deployment: Self Care Workshop…………………………..……………………………………………. 2 Hours Mid-Deployment Success ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Tips for Thriving During Deployment……… ………………………………………………………………….. 2 Hours Managing Your Money ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours Mid-Deployment: Kids and Deployment………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours During Deployment Events In the Midst: Murder Mystery Dinner……………………………………………………………………….… 3 Hours In the Midst: Bunco Night…………………………………………………………………………………………... 3 Hours Return & Reunion Return & Reunion for Spouses & Significant Others……………………………………………..……… 1 Hour Return & Reunion: Parents and Kids…………………………………………………………………………….. 1 ½ Hours Return & Reunion for Parents and Extended Family……………………………………………………… 1 Hours Reintegration: Strong Marine Couples………………………………………………………………………….. 1 ½ Hours Deployment Support Groups Hearts Apart ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Hours Kids on the Home Front ………………………………………………………………………….…………………… 1 ½ Hours

LIFESTYLE INSIGHTS, NETWORKING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS (L.I.N.K.S.) L.I.N.K.S. Classes LINKS for Couples ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 7 ½ Hours LINKS for Spouses …………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 7 ½ Hours LINKS for Marines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 ½ Hours LINKS for Teens …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Hours LINKS for Kids ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Hours LINKS for Parents & Extended Family ……………………………………………………………………….…. 3 ½ Hours L.I.N.K.S. Volunteer Training Mentor Training ………………………………………………………………………………………..………..……… 10 Hours Junior Mentor Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Hours

FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Command Team Advisor/Family Readiness Assistant Training …………………………………….. 4 Hours Four Lenses for Volunteers …………………………………………………………………………………….…… 2 Hours Family Readiness Command Team Training ………………………………………………………………… 1 ½ Hours Four Lenses for Command Teams ……………………………………………………………………….………. 1 ½ Hours Family Care Plan Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Family Readiness Officer Training ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Hours

Resource Discovery ………...….…………………………...……………………………………………........…… 2 Hours Command Team CO/Senior Enlisted Spouse Training .................................................... 1 ½ Hours

LIFESKILLS Four Lenses Classes Four Lenses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Four Lenses: Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Four Lenses: Finance …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours Four Lenses: Coloring Your Child …………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Four Lenses for Couples ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Four Lenses for Marines ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours

Who Moved My Cheese Classes Who Moved My Cheese? ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Hours Other LifeSkills Classes Basic Anger Management …………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Basic Stress Management …………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.5 Hours Building Lasting Relationships ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Hours Conflict Management …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Basic Communication …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Couponing 101 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Hours Developing Healthy Blended Families ………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Emergency Preparedness …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours Etiquette …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours How to Make Your Children Mind without Losing Yours ……………………………………………… 3 Hours Hurricane Preparedness ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours Interpersonal Communication …………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours Managing Millennials ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Hours Safe and Sound at Home ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Hours Social Networking Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………… 1.5 Hours The 5 Love Languages …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Hours Me, Inc. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Hours How to Make Your Children Mind without Losing Yours ……………………………………………… 3 Hours Hurricane Preparedness ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Hours 7 Habits for Highly Effective Military Families ……………. ………………………………………………. 2 Days

Chaplain Administered Courses CREDO ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. Weekend Retreat PREP …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Days

Readiness & Deployment Support Program

Pre-Deployment:

Pre-Deployment Briefs (Single/Married) The purpose of the pre-deployment brief is to prepare the individual Marine and their family members for the upcoming deployment. This brief provides information and resources for the service member or family member to use before, during, and after the deployment. Parents and Children Pre-Deployment Brief This workshop utilizes an optional guest speaker, puppet show, and age-appropriate activities for children ages 5 and older to normalize an upcoming deployment. The adult component combines discussion and demonstrations to highlight ways parents can support their child(ren) during a deployment. During Deployment Workshops:

Mid-Deployment: Self-Care Workshop This workshop promotes deployment success through self-care for the spouse or significant other at home during mid-deployment. It includes information about stress management, staying connected, dealing with emotional ups and downs, and resources. You will even create your own bath salts to take home! This is a great opportunity for you to look at your level of self-care, to get new ideas, and/or gain the motivation to better care for yourself. Also, take this opportunity to network with other Marine Corps spouses and significant others.

Mid-Deployment Success This workshop is designed to promote deployment success for you during deployment and includes fun things to do, goal setting and available resources. Join us as you receive tips on making this deployment work for you. Managing Your Money This class will provide you with some great tips on how you can start rebuilding your bank account today! You will have a fun time interacting with one another while learning how to take control of your finances. The topics covered in this class include: setting financial goals, developing a spending plan, and reducing debt. Tips for Thriving During Deployment Many military spouses going through deployments all say the same thing. “I never seem to have enough time to do anything, or I don’t know what to do.” This class will give you great tips on how to not only survive a deployment, but how to thrive through it. Come meet other spouses who understand what you are going through, and take away tidbits to turn the deployment into an opportunity for personal growth!

Mid-Deployment: Kids and Deployment This workshop is designed to promote deployment success for kids, including reactions to deployment, ways to help, and sources of help. This is a great opportunity for children to identify, learn and improve various ways of communication while developing a deeper understanding of food, good nutrition, and the importance of good fitness. As well, they will discover the core components of positive character. This is a kids only workshop for ages 5-12.

During Deployment Events:

Murder Mystery Dinner Spouses who are in the midst of a deployment, we know exactly how to re-energize you during this challenging time. This will be an interactive experience filled with excitement, food, mystery, and murder. The best part is that you get to share it with spouses going through the same thing as you. So get ready to become someone else for the night! Each person attending will receive a character with background and costume information in advance. You don’t need to spend money on your costume either. Simply put together something from your closet that matches your character description, and join us for an evening of absolute fun! Everyone is a suspect, but only one person is the murderer. Be there to find out who did it! Bunco Night Spouses in the midst of a deployment or living the unique military lifestyle are invited to learn and play BUNCO with other spouses. This is a night of food and fun as with other spouses who are going through the same thing. Light refreshments will be served. Return and Reunion:

Return and Reunion: Spouses and Significant Others This workshop focuses on discussing the anticipation of homecoming, expectations, and concerns of spouses and significant others. The ideal time to discuss homecoming is approximately a month to two weeks before a unit returns from deployment. This allows enough time for communication to occur and plans to be made before the Marine returns. Return and Reunion: Parents and Kids This workshop includes a puppet show and age appropriate activities for children age 5 and older to prepare for the upcoming return, reunion, and reintegration with their Marine parent. The adult component combines discussion and demonstrations to highlight ways parents can support their child during return, reunion, and reintegration. This workshop is for both parents and kids. Reintegration: Strong Marine Couples Reintegration is the return to unity after deployment. This educational program is ideally offered 45 to 60 days post-deployment. It provides a forum for couples to assess their recent deployment experience in an effort to further strengthen their relationship. This educational workshop addresses the effect of reintegration on a relationship, allows couples to assess the level of relationship satisfaction, and provides communication tools and resources for couples to use to strengthen their relationship.

Return and Reunion for Parents and Extended Family Parents and extended family members (including close friends) consistently play a significant support role in the lives of most Marines, whether they are single or married. This program answers questions about what to expect at homecoming, provides suggestions on celebrating homecoming with their Marine, and addresses concerns about the effects that serving in a combat zone might have on their Marine. Deployment Support Groups:

Hearts Apart All military spouses are welcome to attend this Support Group. This group is designed to provide a networking environment where you can comfortably meet fellow military spouses who are going through the same thing as you. Also, you will learn more about the many programs and resources available to you and your family. No registration necessary. Please join us on Fridays from 1000-1200 at the MCFTB Training House (487 Laurel Bay Blvd). FREE on-site childcare provided, in addition to FREE childcare with advance registration at the MCAS CDC. To make reservations please call 228-7290.

Kids on the Home Front Kids on the Home Front is a networking group for children that have a deployed parent. Children make new friends and connect with each other while they create a deployment related craft project. This workshop gives children something to look forward to throughout the deployment. The group meets the first Saturday of every month from 1000-1130 and the third Tuesday of every month from 1700-1830 at the Laurel Bay Youth Center.

L.I.N.K.S.

L.I.N.K.S. for Couples Come in and enjoy a L.I.N.K.S. session with your significant other! This is a great

opportunity to be on the same page with your spouse about your shared Marine Corps lifestyle. L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses

This is a great opportunity for new and seasoned Marine Corps Spouses to receive a crash course in Marine Corps 101. Come get great info about History and Traditions of the Corps; the benefits and services allotted just for you; the entitlements, deductions, and basic awareness of payday and LES; separation and deployment survival, homecomings and OSPEC; moving in the military; and investing in your community/volunteer opportunities. Also, make new friends, and find out how to become that independent dependent. Learn how to thrive and not just survive life in the Marine Corps. L.I.N.K.S. for Marines

This class is a reminder to Marines about all of the great information and resources they may have “data dumped”. Why not get a friendly reminder on how to live easier while in The Corps. L.I.N.K.S. for Kids

This class is for kids attending Kindergarten through fifth grade. This workshop will help kids understand why being a member of the Marine Corps family is so AWESOME! They will learn about The Corps, being a good friend, and knowing how to cope when their hero is away. L.I.N.K.S. for Teens

This class is for Grades 6-12. This is an amazing workshop to refresh those season Marine Corps kids. There will be reminders about the Corps, Getting Along, Finances, and Separation and Deployment. L.I.N.K.S. for Parents & Extended Family Members

Born Into, Sworn Into, and Married Into: that is the definition of family in the Marine Corps. This workshop is the same one that is given to Marine Corps spouses but with more focus on resources and benefits for the single Marine. Junior Mentor Training

Junior Mentor training is a class for Marine Corps kids grades 6-12 who want to volunteer with other Marine Corps kids. Junior Mentors will help educate Navy and Marine Corps kids on Separation and Deployment, Moving, Being a good Friend and Internet safety. Why not put your military childhood training to good use and help other military kids thrive!

Family Readiness Program

Command Team Advisor/ Family Readiness Assistant Training

This training is designed to orient and guide Command Team Advisors and Family Readiness Assistants in their roles, responsibilities, and operating components within the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program. This training provides the volunteers with the foundational tools to ensure they are able to perform at optimal levels in the Unit Personal and Family Readiness Programs. This training is a requirement for all Command Team Advisors and Family Readiness Assistants per MCO 1754.9. Family Readiness Command Team Training

The Family Readiness Command Team provides primary support for Marines and family members in regards to family readiness. Command Team Training ensures that the entire Command Team understands the Commanding Officer’s intent for the Unit Personal Family Readiness Program. By going through this training, each member of the Command Team will know their responsibilities in the program. This training is a requirement for all Command Team members per MCO 1754.9. Family Care Plan Training

This training provides information on what Family Care Plans are, who needs to have one, resources to use while putting the plan together, and where the plan should be located when completed. Family Care Plans ensure that the dependent(s) of Service Members receive proper care in the absence of the Service Member, whether short-term or long-term. Family Readiness Officer Training

This training is a requirement all Family Readiness Officers (FRO) per MCO 1754.9. FROs will discover their roles and responsibilities within the Unit Personal and Family Readiness Program. They will receive the tools to perform their duties effectively, while remaining in compliance with Marine Corps Orders. Four Lenses (for Command Teams & Volunteers)

By learning about various personality types, participants can improve their communication, leadership and teamwork abilities. Four Lenses will be offered as an optional supplement to Family Readiness Command Team Training and Family Readiness Volunteer Training. Resource Discovery

This fun-filled workshop will be aimed at revealing to some (while reminding others) the abundant amount of resources that are available on our local installations. In addition, participant will receive a copy of the new resource guide: R.E.D. (Resources & Events for Downtime). Guaranteed to be an eye-opener for any who attend!

LifeSkills Program

CREDO: Chaplains Relationship Enhancement A retreat program that supports the Marine Corps' readiness, retention, and QOL

priorities. CREDO provides programs for personal growth, character development, team building, ethical leadership, and workshops on marriage enrichment and spiritual growth. Participants develop new perspectives about their relationships with family and friends, the military and spiritual traditions. FREE to all active duty military, reservists, retirees, and family members. PREP: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program

PREP offers a fresh approach. It is basic and straightforward. The workshop and the materials teach couples the skills they need to nurture a lasting love. Couples spend most of their time in special discussions or practicing skills. Key topics include expectations, commitment, fun, forgiveness, friendship, feeling understood and sensuality. PREP is for those whom are married, engaged or seriously dating. Who Moved My Cheese?

This workshop is based on the #1 National Best-seller by Spencer Johnson, M.D. It helps people focus on changes happening around them and gaining skills that can help them thrive in a dynamic environment. During this course, individuals will complete a change assessment to reveal where their strengths lie and what they could do to improve to get better results. Participants will learn to use change as an advantage, focus on what is important and see change as an opportunity.

Who Moved My Cheese? For Kids! This workshop is based on the #1 National Best-seller by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

It helps parents understand how their children deal with change and helps them gain the skills that can help them thrive in a dynamic environment. During this course, parents will complete a change assessment to reveal where their children’s strengths lie and what they could do to improve to get better results. Parents will learn how to encourage their children to view change as an opportunity.

The 5 Love Languages

This workshop is based on the #1 New York Times Best-seller written by Dr. Gary Chapman’s: The Five Love Languages. What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved? The secret is learning the right love language! Millions of couples have learned the simple way to express their feelings and bring joy back into marriage.

Hurricane Preparedness This workshop will educate participants on the dangers and precautions that should be

taken during hurricane season. Participants learn about local and national resources and what to include in a hurricane preparedness kit. Four Lenses

These workshops help people understand the different ways people learn, think, establish personal values and conceptualize. They expose in an interactive way, attitudes, wants, needs, preferences, desires and the probable motivation directing behaviors. It helps predict behavior in all aspects of interaction. It is a means of opening channels of communication across ethnic, gender and other human barriers. Four-Temperament Discovery is designed to teach you about human preferences and how this information can dramatically impact your professional and personal relationships.

Four Lenses for Couples This workshop will allow you to identify your personality type. You will also

discover how you and your spouse can relate to one another in a more effective manner.

Four Lenses: Coloring Your Child

This workshop will allow parents to identify their child’s personality type through an assessment. They will learn what type of parent they are and how to more effectively parent their child.

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours

Raising children these days can be daunting. Equipping parents with seven principles of Reality Discipline—a loving no-nonsense parenting approach that really works shows parents how to understand why children misbehave and what to do about it, foil finicky eaters, turn off temper-tantrums, and minimize sibling rivalries, set suitable allowances, curfews, and privileges. Present Like a Pro

Public Speaking is the number one fear of people. This workshop enables participants to conquer that fear through proven techniques. Participants are given the opportunity to practice the techniques that are learned while creating a presentation for a safe audience. Which Fork Do I Use?

This interactive workshop teaches participants about formal to informal dining situations. It enables participants to put to practice what they learn through an interactive setting of an afternoon lunch with four courses. This workshop is generally held in October leading up to the Marine Corps Ball season.

Me, Inc. This workshop will help you to understand how important you are. You are a brand.

You are a leader. You are the CEO of YOU. This will empower you to realize your full potential. Military Millionaire

Marines, Sailors and their families learn the best ways to manage their money. MCFTB partners with the Financial Counselors to deliver a workshop that will teach participants to view their money as a product. They will learn about the Thrift Savings Plan, basic checking and savings accounts, how to save for their children's education, buying assorted products through acquiring credit. The participants are reminded of the importance of a good credit score and they also learn techniques that are proven to rise credit scores.

7 Habits for Highly Effective People – Signature Course

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey has been on the bestseller list since 1989 and has sold more than fifteen million copies. Habits are small things, but in the end they determine our very destiny. The purpose of this program is to help you develop new habits. Habits that will help you achieve your full potential in work and life; habits that will help you get the results that you want.

It is the most dynamic training for personal and professional effectiveness ever developed. The program will help you define yourself and unleash your inner potential through interactive exercises, case studies, and poignant video segments.

How to Hug a Porcupine This class