LifeSkills Family Care Plan Foster 21 Nov 11:30am-1:00pm Kinser 11 Dec 11:30am-1:00pm Interpersonal Communication Foster 17 Oct 9:30am-12:00pm Social Networking Safety Foster 24 Oct 10:00am-12:00pm Anger Management Foster 19 Nov 10:00am-12:00pm Safe and Sound at Home Foster 26 Nov 10:00am-12:00pm Four Lenses Temperament Intelligence Workshop Foster 17 Dec 8:30am-12:30pm Basic Stress Management Foster 19 Dec 1:30pm-4:00pm Premarital Workshop Foster 11 Oct 8:00am-4:00pm Foster 15 Nov 8:00am-4:00pm Foster 13 Dec 8:00am-4:00pm L.I.N.K.S. L.I.N.K.S. 4 Kids Foster 18 Oct 3:30pm-6:30pm Kinser 9 Nov 10:00am-2:00pm Courtney 20 Dec 3:30pm-6:30pm L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses Foster 26 Oct 8:30am-4:30pm Kinser 18-19 Nov 6:00pm-9:30pm Courtney 7 Dec 8:30am-4:30pm L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training Foster 22-24 Oct 6:00pm-9:30pm Foster 12/14 Nov 8:30am-2:30pm Foster 10-12 Dec 6:00pm-9:30pm L.I.N.K.S. for Teens Foster 5 Oct 10:00am-3:30pm Kinser 1 Nov 3:30pm-9:00pm Courtney 13 Dec 3:30pm-9:00pm Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses Kinser 28 Oct 8:30am-2:30pm Courtney 7 Nov 8:30am-2:30pm Courtney 17 Dec 8:30am-2:30pm L.I.N.K.S. for Marines/Couples Scheduled at unit s request Call 645-3698 Marine Corps Family Team Building Oct, Nov, Dec 2013 Course Offerings Readiness & Deployment Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program Savvy Spouses Foster 29 Oct 8:30am-10:00am Foster 10 Dec 8:30am-10:00am CALL YOUR FRO TO REGISTER FOR THE BELOW TRAININGS Family Readiness Officer Training Foster 6 Nov 8:30am-4:30pm Foster 4 Dec 8:30am-4:30pm Command Team Training (CTT) Foster 7 Oct 8:30am-11:00am Foster 13 Nov 8:30am-11:00am Foster 11 Dec 8:30am-11:00am Advisor/Assistant Training Foster 16 Oct 8:30am-12:00pm Foster 20 Nov 8:30am-12:00pm Foster 18 Dec 8:30am-12:00pm OPSEC Training Foster 16 Oct 2:00pm-4:00pm Foster 20 Nov 2:00pm-4:00pm Foster 18 Dec 2:00pm-4:00pm emarine Training Foster 16 Dec 8:30am-4:30pm emarine Lab Foster 23 Oct 8:00am-12:00pm Foster 26 Nov 8:00am-12:00pm CO/Senior Enlisted Spouse Training Foster 29 Oct 1:30pm-4:30pm Foster 10 Dec 1:30pm-4:30pm Command Team Training Scheduled at unit s request Call 645-2261 To register for courses visit mccsokinawa.com/mcftb Interested in a unit class? Contact your unit FRO. Support Hearts Apart Foster 4 Oct 9:30am-11:30am Foster 1 Nov 9:30am-11:30am Foster 6 Dec 9:30am-11:30am Strong Military Couples Foster 17 Oct 6:00pm-8:00pm Kids & Deployment Courtney 7 Nov 5:30pm-7:30pm Should I Stay or Should I Go? Kinser 6 Nov 9:30am-11:30am Finance and Budgeting Kinser 13 Nov 9:30am-11:30am Coping W/ Stress & Adjusting Family Roles Kinser 20 Nov 9:30am-11:30am Mid-Deployment: Self-Care Kinser 4 Dec 9:30am-11:30am Individual Augmentee Pre-Deployment Briefs and Return & Reunion Workshops Scheduled upon request Call 645-3693 All Briefs and Workshops Scheduled at unit s request Call 645-3693 Japanese Spouse Orientation Child Support Program Foster 3 Oct 9:00am-12:00pm Support Program Foster 7 Nov 9:00am-12:00pm Safety, CID, PMO Foster 21 Nov 9:00am-12:00pm Health Care Program Foster 5 Dec 9:00am-12:00pm Banking and Post Office Foster 19 Dec 9:00am-12:00pm
LifeSkills Family Care Plan This workshop outlines the significance of a Family Care Plan, and the importance of always having it updated per MCO 1740.13C dated 25 Mar 2013. Interpersonal Communication This preventative workshop helps to increase competence in using more effective communication skills, and to promote healthy relationships through communication. Social Networking Safety This workshop addresses the risks, as well as positive outcomes, associated with social networking. It provides information on how to protect yourself and loved ones, and ways to stay safe while on the internet and social networking sites. Anger Management This workshop is a basic overview of anger management. It provides education on the dynamics of anger and offers a variety of acceptable coping strategies to handle angry feelings and behaviors. Safe and Sound at Home This workshop provides important safety precautions for Marine Corps families, and instills spouse/family members with the ability and confidence to be responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their families while their Marines are deployed. Four Lenses Temperament Intelligence Four Lenses help participants "discover the differences in perception and perspective amongst four distinct personality types and learn to understand, accept and value your unique strengths, as well as those of your family/friends/coworkers/peers." Basic Stress Management This workshop is designed to help Marines and their families minimize stress by providing them with basic education on the concepts and management skills needed to successfully navigate both the everyday stress and extraordinary stress of a Marine Corps lifestyle. Premarital Workshop This course is locally driven by MCBJ 1752.1C. The topics covered in this course are: the requirements of local marriage orders, the procedure to marry in Japan and in neighboring countries, family programs and resources, IPAC benefits, Tricare services, legal education and services, Immigration procedures, financial partnerships and basic communication strategies. Page 1 of 5
Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) L.I.N.K.S. for Kids L.I.N.K.S. for Kids is designed to provide kids ages 6 12 with an opportunity to have fun while learning about the Marine Corps, moving, internet safety and much more. L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses The L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses workshop is designed for Marine Corps spouses of any age and experience level. This workshop provides information about the Marine Corps, opportunities for networking and information about local resources and opportunities. L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training A certification workshop to train volunteers who want to participate as Mentors in L.I.N.K.S. workshops. L.I.N.K.S. for Teens L.I.N.K.S. for Teens provides information on the Marine Corps, money management, the challenges of moving, establishing and maintaining connections, and more..... all addressed from a teen perspective. This workshop is geared for teens age 13 18. Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses This workshop provides in-depth information on specific topics from the general workshop such as TRICARE, retirement preparation, finances and more. L.I.N.K.S. for Marines L.I.N.K.S. for Marines workshops are scheduled by Unit request and provide an alternative format for gaining insight and making the most of the Marine Corps life. Page 2 of 5
Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) **Please register for these classes through your FRO** Savvy Spouses Savvy Spouses is designed to empower spouses attached to Marine units by exploring the components of family readiness. Basic roles and responsibilities of your Command Team and its supporting elements will be introduced. Understanding the structure, support and resources available will help spouses capitalize on what this program has to offer. Family Readiness Officer (FRO) Training Family Readiness Officer (FRO) training provides FROs and Deputy FROs with the required information and resources to be successful in their roles and to effectively support the UPFRP. Command Team Training Command Team Training is designed to orient and guide Command Team members in their roles, responsibilities, and operating components of their UPFRP. This training provides the required information to implement and execute a successful program. Command Team Advisor/Family Readiness Assistant Training Command Team Advisor/Family Readiness Assistant training familiarizes Advisors and Assistants with their volunteer roles and responsibilities. This training will also provide detailed information about the roles, responsibilities and operating procedures of the Command Team. OPSEC for Volunteers Operational Security (OPSEC) is a required annual training for all appointed volunteers Command Team Advisors and Family Readiness Assistants. During this training, volunteers will learn about the latest OPSEC issues, including a special focus on social media. emarine Training emarine training teaches new FROs and Deputy FROs how to navigate and manage emarine. The half-day lab offers emarine administrators an opportunity work on their unit s site with a trainer present to answer any questions or concerns. Commanding Officer (CO)/Senior Enlisted Spouse Training Commanding Officer/Senior Enlisted Spouse training orients CO, Sergeant Major, and/or Senior Enlisted Marine Corps spouses with their unique role. Responsibilities and operating components of their role within the UPFRP will be discussed. Page 3 of 5
Readiness and Deployment Support Program Heart Apart This is a support group program for deployed spouses (unit or IA) where spouses can network, learn, and talk about issues of deployment that occur before, during and after a separation. Resources and programs will attend to enhance knowledge and provide support. Strong Military Couples This Workshop provides a forum for couples to assess their recent deployment experiences in an effort to further strengthen their relationship. Couples learn about the effect of reintegration on a relationship, assess their relationship satisfaction, and gain communication tools and resources for them to use to strengthen their relationship. Kids and Deployment For children 5-18, this workshop promotes deployment success for kids, including reactions to deployment, ways to help, and sources of help. It offers a great place for children to meet and interact with other children whose parents are deployed. Beyond the Brief Series Beyond the Brief is a series of workshops aimed at addressing topics needing more discussion after the pre-deployment brief. These individual workshops delve into greater depth on the topics addressed in the pre-deployment briefs in a more hands on manner. Should I Stay or Should I Go? This workshop addresses the effects of leaving Okinawa for an extended period of time. Topics covered include housing, pay, healthcare, and much more. Finance and Budgeting This workshop discusses fiscally responsible ways to utilize extra deployment pay, creating a personalized deployment budget and using coupons to stretch each family s budget. Coping with Stress and Adjusting Family Roles Providing insight for spouses handling the stress of separation coupled with the additional responsibilities typically taken care of by the deployed Marine or Sailor. Mid-Deployment: Self-Care This workshop is designed to promote a successful deployment for the spouse through self-care at home. It includes information about stress management, staying connected with your deployed service member, dealing with emotional ups and downs, and learning about available resources. Pre-Deployment Brief Offered at Unit request and for Individual Augmentees, pre-deployment briefs provide an overview of the deployment process. Briefs cover topics such as legal planning, personal preparations, communication, and local resources with the participation of island support organizations. Return and Reunion for Spouses and Significant Others This workshop is held at Unit request and for spouses of returning Individual Augmentees. The Return and Reunion Workshop is an interactive round table that discusses the expectations and challenges associated with the return of the deployed spouse. Page 4 of 5
Japanese Spouses Orientation (JSO) and Japanese Learning Series (JLS) **All of the following courses are in Japanese** Child Support Program Covering all child care related issues; this program includes the Child, Youth, and Teen Program (CYTP), NPSP, Immunizations, Women, Infants, and Children Overseas (WICO), and OBGY clinic at Naval Hospital. Support Program The Support Program is an opportunity to learn about the various organizations on Base available to serve Marines, Sailors, and their families, including the Legal Office, Behavioral Health Family Advocacy (BHFAP), Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), and American Red Cross (ARC). Safety, CID, PMO Representatives from the Safety Office, CID, and PMO will discuss traffic safety and black marketing. Health Care Program The Health Care Program covers Tricare, the Naval Hospital, 3 rd Dental Battalion, AAFES, and the Commissary. Post Office and Community Bank Representatives from the Post Office and Community Bank will discuss their services. Page 5 of 5