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Health Promotion Classes
2008 Class Schedule

Semper Fit Health Promotion • Bldg. 302, Holcomb Blvd.
TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL 910-451-2865
Classes are free to all I.D. Cardholders.

ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM: ALCOHOL ABUSE 101 • 0830 - 1130
Instructor: Lisa Rivers 910-451-0828
30 Apr • 28 May • 25 Jun • 30 Jul • 27 Aug • 24 Sep • 15 Oct • 26 Nov • 31 Dec
Course Description: 3 hours.
This interactive program is designed to assist individuals with developing the knowledge and skills to make healthier lifestyle decisions pertaining to alcohol abuse and binge drinking. Topics include: drinking and driving, binge drinking, alcohol’s effects on the body, its effects on family and social life. It also offers tips for responsible drinking and recreation activities not involving alcohol. This program serves as unit level education in support of the first phase of the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program (MCO P1700.24B).

ANGER MANAGEMENT • 0830 - 1600
Instructor: Barbara Miller 910-451-4278
18 Apr • 2 May • 30 May • 13 Jun • 27 Jun • 11 Jul • 18 Jul • 8 Aug • 29 Aug • 5 Sep • 19 Sep • 10 Oct • 17 Oct • 7 Nov • 14 Nov • 5 Dec • 19 Dec
Class Description: 7.5 hours.
Participants learn to identify their style of expressing anger, how to prevent escalation, and positive techniques for dealing with anger. They will learn what conflict is, where it comes from, and how to focus on ways to resolve conflict without letting anger take control.

BASIC TRAINING
Building Alcohol Skills Intervention Curriculum • 0830-1030
Instructor: Lisa Rivers 910-451-0828
11 Apr • 14 Apr • 16 May • 19 May • 6 Jun • 9 Jun • 1 Aug • 4 Aug • 12 Sep • 15 Sep • 3 Oct • 6 Oct • 21 Nov • 24 Nov • 12 Dec • 15 Dec
Class Description: 2 hours
This can be offered at the unit or in our classroom. BASIC is a Headquarters Marine Corps developed program on the AIRS Checklist (#009). The BASIC training is two 90-minute sessions for NCOs. This can be broken up to fit your unit’s schedule. The program is train the trainer / mentoring driven-NCOs training the junior troops on how to drink responsibly.

POST DEPLOYMENT/COMBAT STRESS • 0830-1600
Instructor: Barbara Miller 910-451-4278
9 May • 15 Aug • 26 Sep • 20 Nov • 11 Dec
Class Description: 7.5 hours.
A one day interactive, educational workshop centered on increasing awareness and understanding the effects – psychological (anger / stress) and physical, in regards to combat stress, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury.

EARLY SIGNS OF DRUG USE AMONG TEENS • 0900 - 1100
Instructor: Michael Muni 910-451-3648
29 Apr • 29 Jul • 26 Aug • 30 Sep
Class Description: 2 hours.
This is a monthly workshop designed to educate military members in leadership positions as well as parents about the early signs of drug use among generation X and Y. Participants will learn to identify current trends and non-verbal behavior expressed among potential and current drug users. Updated statistical data will be presented to show the times of the day, days of the week, and locations in this community where drug use is most prevalent.

HEALTHY COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS • 0830-1130
Instructor: Barbara Miller 910-451-4278
Apr 16 • Jul 16 • Nov 12
Class Description: 3 hours
A quarterly workshop where participants learn the ingredients of building a healthy relationship and the key to effective communication, whether on a personal or professional basis.

IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM • 0830 - 1130
Instructor: Barbara Miller 910-451-4278
2 Jul • 5 Nov
Class Description: 3 hours.
A quarterly workshop where participants learn what it means to have low self-esteem and why it’s important to improve on it. Participants focus on recognizing how self-esteem affects them personally and professionally and changes that can be made to produce increased levels of self-esteem.

PREVENTION PLAN / MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS • 1300 - 1500
Instructor: Michael Muni 910-451-3648
15 Apr • 20 May • 10 Jun • 15 Jul • 16 Sep
• 14 Oct • 25 Nov • 16 Dec
Class Description: 2 hours.
This course is designed for SACO’s that have successfully completed the USAP course and are seeking assistance in developing prevention plans and successfully measuring the effectiveness of their prevention plan. The use of a laptop is recommended but not required. A limited supply of computers will be available upon request. This training offers an interactive approach in how to effectively plan and evaluate your success as a Substance Abuse Control Officer.

STRESS MANAGEMENT • 0830 - 1500
Instructor: TBA 910-451-4278
17 Apr • 1 May • 29 May • 12 Jun • 26 Jun • 10 Jul • 17 Jul • 7 Aug • 28 Aug • 4 Sep • 18 Sep • 9 Oct • 16 Oct • 6 Nov • 13 Nov • 4 Dec • 18 Dec
Class Description: 6.5 hours.
Participants will learn to identify stress symptoms and what stressors may be involved, and learn a variety of techniques to manage daily stress. Participants will take a more in-depth look at relaxation techniques and uses. Participants will leave with their own individual relaxation tools.

UNIT SUBSTANCE ABUSE • 0800 - 1600
Instructors: Michael Muni 910-451-3648
12-14 May • 11-13 Aug • 17-19 Nov
Class Description: 3 days.
This management training session for newly appointed Substance Abuse Control Officers (SACO) and Substance Abuse Control Specialists. Through this curriculum SACOs and SACS are trained as mandated by MCO P1700.24B on the disciplines of their duties. As a result the requisite supervisory unit level substance abuse education, needs assessment and unit annual prevention planning can be developed. The uniqueness of the curriculum is that it is simple and user-friendly enough to address various audiences and yet, it is comprehensive in its content.

URINALYSIS COORDINATOR’S COURSE • 1300 - 1600
Instructors: Michael Muni 910-451-3648
28 Apr • 5 May • 19 May • 2 Jun • 30 Jun • 7 Jul • 28 Jul • 25 Aug • 8 Sep • 29 Sep • 6 Oct • 3 Nov • 1 Dec • 29 Dec
Class Description: 4 hours.
This workshop is provided to Unit Substance Abuse Program Representatives as a “train the trainer” instruction, and also available to potential Unit Substance Abuse Control Officers, Substance Abuse Control Specialists, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors, Observers, and Administrative Assistants. Course materials are provided and mandatory testing is required for certification.

Warrior Transition Briefs
(Pre & Post Deployment for those unable to attend their Unit Briefs)

Briefs will cover Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Suicide, Drugs & Alcohol

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
0900-1030

Semper Fit Health Promotion, Bldg. 302, Holcomb Blvd.

FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 910-451-2865

WORKSHOPS/BRIEFS AVAILABLE

The goal of the Public Health education program is to provide basic information and application
of healthy lifestyles to include: Stress Management, HIV/STD Prevention, and
Alcohol & Tobacco Awareness & Prevention.

HIV/STD AWARENESS & PREVENTION
Red Cross certified HIV instructor provides required annual PMR on HIV/AIDS/STD awareness and prevention. The facts versus the myths associated with the virus and the disease.

STRESS MANAGEMENT
A monthly 6.5 hour workshop. Participants learn to identify stress symptoms and what stressors may be involved, and learn a variety of techniques to manage daily stress. Participants take a more in-depth look at relaxation techniques and uses. Participants will leave with their own individual relaxation tools.

TOBACCO AWARENESS & PREVENTION
Thirty to sixty minutes workshop. Provides detailed information on the effects of tobacco, the process, and the consequences addiction process associated with its use, and other alternative to tobacco use.

Alcohol Abuse Prevention

ALCOHOL AWARENESS & PREVENTION

Thirty to sixty minutes workshop. Provides detailed information on the dangers associated with alcohol abuse, the laws governing the use of alcohol and the consequences of irresponsible behavior.

ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM: ALCOHOL ABUSE 101

3.5 hour interactive workshop. This program is designed to assist individuals with developing the knowledge and skills to make healthier lifestyle decisions pertaining to alcohol abuse and binge drinking. Topics include: drinking and driving, binge drinking, alcohol's effects on the body, its effects on family and social life. It also offers tips for responsible drinking and recreation activities not involving alcohol. This program serves unit level education in support of the first phase of the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program (MCO P1700.24B).

Social Counselors

PREVENTION MAKES A WORLD of DIFFERENCE

Assist people in identification of problematic areas in their lives. Provide knowledge and skills/tools for application in increasing awareness and prevention of the following areas:

ANGER
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
SELF-ESTEEM
SUICIDE

WORKSHOPS/BRIEFS AVAILABLE
Free & Open to All Authorized

ANGER MANAGEMENT
Do you have a difficult time managing your anger or know someone who struggles with uncontrolled anger? If so, be encouraged as help is available! This 3.5 hour fun and interactive workshop is guaranteed to "cool you off!" Participants learn what anger is, the various styles of anger, how to prevent escalation and positive techniques for dealing with anger.

Do you have a difficult time handling conflict or know someone who struggles with unresolved anger? If so, be encouraged as help is available. This 3 hours interactive workshop is guaranteed to make your "mission possible!" Participants learn what conflict is, where it comes from, and how to focus on alternate ways to resolve conflict without giving anger the driver's seat.

COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP
Do you find it difficult to have a successful relationship? Do you think that your relationships work until "commitment do you part?" Here is an opportunity to enhance your existing relationships and a chance to begin and endure with success.

IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM WORKSHOP
Do you find it difficult to avoid "the blues"? Do you know someone that appears unhappy with themselves and their surroundings frequently? If so, improving your self-esteem may be the ticket to dismissal of "the blues." This 3 hours interactive workshop identifies what it means to have healthy self-esteem and why it's important. Participants focus on recognizing how positive thinking affects them personally and how to encourage themselves to get the most out of life.

Health Promotion

Semper Fit Health Promotion is offering POST DEPLOYMENT/COMBAT STRESS (WORKSHOP OR BRIEF). An interactive, education workshop/brief centered on increasing awareness and understanding the effects – psychological (anger/stress) and physical, in regards to combat stress, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury.

See below for schedule.

Please call: (910) 451-2865 for more information.

Events

Women's Health Fair

NUTRITION EDUCATION WORKSHOP
BLDG. 302 (Holcomb Blvd.)
0900-1500

2008
6 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec

This course is designed for Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, retirees, or civilian employees who would like to know more about nutrition for their own goals.

This 6-hour workshop includes topics on carbohydrates, protein, fat, sports nutrition, body composition changes, healthy eating, healthy weight loss/gain/maintenance, hydration, the
risks of being obese, and supplements.

By the end of the course, you will be able to provide “Nutrition Information” on the above topics to healthy individuals in your unit.

To Sign Up: 910-451-2865

DIETITIAN ON DECK
at the Semper Fit Fitness Centers
1100 - 1300

Question and Answers

28 May at French Creek Fit. Ctr.
25 June at Area 2 Fit. Ctr.
30 July at Tarawa Terrace Fit. Ctr.
27 August at Courthouse Bay Fit. Ctr.
24 September at Camp Johnson Fit. Ctr.
30 October at Camp Geiger Fit. Ctr.
19 November at French Creek Fit. Ctr.
17 December at Area 2 Fit. Ctr.

OPEN TO ALL I.D.CARDHOLDERS

INFO: (910) 451-0824

D.E.F.Y.

DEFY

Do you want to learn ways to say “NO” to drug use?

LOOKING FOR YOUTH AGES 9-12 TO ATTEND AN EXCITING 8-DAY SUMMER CAMP 5-15 AUGUST 2008

Camp Lejeune invites you to learn ways to deal with the peer pressure to use drugs.

The criteria to become part of the DEFY team are below:
Are you a DoD youth between 9-12? Want to add some fun to your summer?
Want to meet new friends? Want to be part of a dynamic team?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, This is the camp for you!
The camp is FREE but we ask for parents’ support to make this program as successful as possible. Limited to the first 40 children registered.

Applications will be available at the Semper Fit Health Promotion office, Bldg 302 between the hours of 0800-1630, 15 May- 15 July. Please allow yourself enough time to fill out the required forms. Applications will be taken in order of submission and are due no later than 15 July. For more information contact MCCS Semper Fit Health Promotion at 451-0822, Bldg. 302, Camp Lejeune or visit the DEFY website at www.hq.navy.mil/defy.

DEFY IS LOOKING FOR MARINES & SAILORS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SUMMER CAMP 4 - 15 AUGUST 2008

Would you like to make a BIG difference in children’s lives?

DEFY VOLUNTEER MENTOR CHECKLIST:
Energetic and motivated? Like working with kids? Like to have fun?
Enjoy movies, swimming, field trips, and other exciting activities?
Want to influence the lives of our youth?

If this is YOU, please come and be part of the team! THE KIDS NEED YOU!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 15 JUL. Required team training will be held 26 Jul, from 0800 to 1600 at Bldg. 302, Holcomb Blvd.

For more information or to sign up, call 451-0822, visit MCCS Semper Fit Health Promotion at Bldg. 302, Camp Lejeune or go to the DEFY website at www.hq.navy.mil/defy.

Drug Demand Reduction

Drug use reported by military personnel declined steadily from 1980, when the DoD survey series began, to 1998. Illicit drug use for the total DoD during the past 30 days declined steeply from a high of 27.6% in 1980 to a low of 2.7% in 1998.

The demographics of Marine Corps personnel may place them at higher risk of illicit drug abuse (i.e, they have a higher proportion than the other Services of young personnel, single males, E1 to E3 pay grades, and those with a high school education or less). However, Marine Corps drug use rates were not consistently higher than those for the other Services. One possible explanation for observed differences in drug use across the Services is differences in the sociodemographic composition of the Services.

The Army and Marine Corps face the greatest challenges, whereas the Navy and Air Force face the smallest challenge in combating illicit drug usage.

Prevalence of Specific Drug Use:

Marijuana remained the drug most commonly used by military personnel, and use of other drugs was much lower.

Illicit Drug Use and Productivity Loss:

Illicit drug use was related to productivity loss as measured by being late for work, leaving work early, being hurt in an on-the-job accident, working below one's normal level of performance, and not coming to work because of illness or injury.

Military personnel who used any illicit drugs or any drug except Marijuana were more likely than all DoD personnel to report productivity loss from work.

Illicit Drug Use and Drug Testing:

Overall, 87.4% of personnel reported being tested within the past 12 months. Marine Corps personnel (93.9%) and Army personnel (93.5%) reported the highest rates of testing in the past 12 months, followed by personnel in the Navy (89.7%) and the Air Force (74.8%).

A majority of military personnel (63.0%) reported that it was very hard to predict the time of their last drug test. This estimate varied, however, by Service. The Navy (74.7%) and the Air Force (76.1%) had the highest percentage of personnel reporting that is was very hard to predict when they were last going to be tested for drug use, followed by the Army (49.1%) and the Marine Corps (47.0%).

D.E.F.Y. (DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAM)

The Drug Education for Youth is a 2-part substance abuse prevention program of the Department of Defense for children ages 9 through 12. D.E.F.Y. is designed to deter "at-risk" youth behavior in children by helping them develop social and coping skills needed to resist drug abuse and illegal drug use. The program begins with an 8-day non-residential summer camp followed by monthly meetings during the remainder of the year. For more information, contact Loida Householder, Program Coordinator at 451-0822.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT & PREVENTION PLANNING

In accordance with MCO P1700.24B, needs assessments must be conducted by SACOs or SACS to determine a unit's needs regarding substance abuse prevention and education. An annual prevention plan must be developed by the SACOs/SACS and signed by the unit commander. The plan must include Measurements of Effectiveness that also must be reviewed annually by the commander. The requirement is part of the AIRS checklist used by CG/IG inspectors to inspect unit on mission readiness and capability. Your local Drug Demand Reduction Office can assist you in the creation of this plan. Call them today. Your local DDR representative is: Michael Muni, 451-3648

OPERATION RED RIBBON

This 3.5 program is offered as requested to provide effective networking of Unit Substance Abuse Counselors, to further educate the military and civilian community about the history of the Department of Defense (DoD) Red Ribbon Campaign.

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME)

Professional Military Education (PME) may be provided to all interested units desiring to augment or fulfill unit training requirements in areas of substance abuse and dependence issues. The areas for training include: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and supplements. The training can be tailored or modified to suit the audience. Senior leadership training and junior enlisted training is available. Anyone interested in having a class, please contact Mike Muni at 451-3648.

URINALYSIS COORDINATORS' COURSE

The 4-hour Urinalysis Courses are provided to unit substance abuse program representatives as a "Train The Trainer" instruction. The classes are conducted by Drug Demand Reduction staff and are offered to potential unit substance abuse control officers, substance abuse control specialists, drug and alcohol program advisors, observers, and administrative assistants. Personnel may receive detailed instruction on the proper administration of these programs. Course materials are provided and there is mandatory testing at the beginning and end of the training for certification as unit urinalysis program coordinators. Please contact Mike Muni at 451-3648.

USAP (UNIT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COURSE)

USAP is a three (3) day training course for newly appointed Substance Abuse Control Officers (SACO) and Substance Abuse Control Specialists (SACS). Through this curriculum SACOs and SACS are trained as mandated by MCO PI700.24B on all areas pertaining to their billet. As a result of this training, supervisory unit level substance education, needs assessments, unit annual prevention planning, and other tasks required by the MCO will be covered. This comprehensive training arms the SACS with valuable tools, which are presented in an easy to understand format. Contact Michael Muni, 451-3648

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