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Readiness & Deployment Support Programs provide knowledge & skills to military personnel and their families in an effort to enhance military life. It is recommended that units schedule these workshops as soon as deployment schedules are known.  All of the following briefs & workshops must be scheduled by the unit Family Readiness Officer or Deputy FRO.

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Pre-Deployment Briefs:  Designed to provide resources and information that assist service members and their families in preparing for and coping with the changes and challenges of deployment.  There are two versions of this brief; one for single service members and one for married service members, as their needs are very different. These briefs are designed to be just that—brief.  We hit the wave tops of important information and provide the participants with an informational package to carry with them that details all the topics covered in the brief. 

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Kids & Deployment Workshops:  Kids-N-Deployment is actually two workshops in one, a parents and a children’s workshop;  parents on one side and children on the other.  Designed to offer the parents as well as the children resources and coping skills needed to sustain them during the deployment.  The parent’s side of the workshop focuses on the children’s emotional and behavioral challenges as well as coping strategies and resources to utilize during the deployment.  The children’s side of the workshop provides the children activities and tools needed to cope with military separations. 

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“In The Midst” Workshops:  Is designed for spouses In The Midst of Military Life.  This workshop was created to empower our participants through 5 exciting interactive venues.  Topics includes such things as Relaxation, Networking, Having Fun, Learning Something New, Communication.  With changing themes and the exciting interactive nature of the event spouses are encourage to attend again and again!

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Kids In The Midst Workshops:  Kids In The Midst offers children ages 4-18 a workshop that explores the topics important for children In The Midst of military life.  Children will have fun while learning a variety of topics such as good nutrition and exercise, dealing with emotions and stress, good character and much more.

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“Beyond the Brief…The Rest of the Story” Workshop (click for info): Pre-Deployments briefs are designed to be just that—a brief.  This workshop is designed for two way communication this workshop is a 6 week series that provides the information in a relaxed, interactive, informal atmosphere.  Topics covered are: Coping: The Stress, Anxiety and Fear, Safe and Sound at Home, The Money, Combat and Operational Stress Effects on Marines and Their Families, Casualty Assistance, The Process, and Juggling During the Deployment,  Stress reducing Methods and Techniques.

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Return & Reunion Workshop:  This workshop is designed to explain, through interactive activities, what can be expected with homecoming and the reunion process.  During the workshop tips are provided that will help Spouses during this time. Topics covered include Communication, Deployment Stress, Re-Integration, Expectations and the Return of Intimacy.

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Kids & Reunion Workshop:  The Kids-N-Reunion workshop is two workshops in one, a parents and a children’s workshop; parents on one side and children on the other.  Designed to offer the parents as well as the children resources and coping skills needed to assist them with family reintegration.  The parent’s side of the workshop focuses on the children’s emotional and behavioral challenges as well as coping strategies and resources to utilize during the homecoming and reintegration process.  The children’s side of the workshop provides the children activities and tools needed to cope with Family reintegration. 

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Rebuild and Renew Brief:  Designed for active duty members upon their return it provides tools for successful communication and reintegration.  The brief address the different aspects of coming back to a changed environment, such as; the relationships that they have, expectations surrounding homecoming, communicating with family and friends and resources available to them upon their return.

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Combat and Operational Stress Control: This Brief is offered to both our Active Duty Members and their Spouses.  The defines what Combat and Operational Stress is, how to recognize it and what to do in response to it.  The main goal is to understand that stress is a normal part of everyday life and that there are effective ways to deal with it.  Knowing and understanding the effects of stress better enables us to handle and react to it in a positive way.