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YOUniversity
Quality personal and Family life skills education for the military community.
Deployment During the Holidays:
Reducing the Holiday Blues
By: Ms. Pamela Hirsch, New Parent Support Program Social Worker, Family Advocacy Program, Army
Community Service, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
 Deployment Blues 1
 Parenting 2-6
 Home, Health &
Marriage Enrichment
7-11
 Personal Growth and
Volunteerism
11
 Veteran, Retirement &
Transition Assistance
13-14
 Financial Readiness 14-16
 Employment
Readiness
17-22
 Deployment & FRG 22-23
 Support Groups 23-24
 Exceptional Family
Member Program
25
 Relocation Readiness
 Five Love Languages
25-27
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All classes require
registration unless
otherwise indicated.
Registration information is
included with each class
description.
Most classes are open to all
Service members, their
Family members, and DoD
civilians.
All classes subject to change.
For general or disabled access, more
information, and registration, please con-
tact the individual program number listed
with the class advertisement.
To advertise your program, event or
class in this bulletin, contact:
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Family Advocacy Program
703-696-3512
December 2014/
January 2015
If your loved one is going to be away during the holidays due to deployment or other reasons there
are some steps you can take to ease the pain and sadness during the holiday season.
First , is to be aware of where your family is within the deployment cycle. The first two months of
a deployment are the hardest compared to a family who have been separated for 6 or 8 months.
Whatever phase your family is experiencing it will help to take the holiday season one day at a
time rather than as a full season. Try to break the holiday season into days, such as Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day and New Years rather than the entire holiday season as a
whole.
Avoid overspending and impulse buying in order to compensate for the absence of a family mem-
ber. More gifts are not going to alleviate the family’s feelings of sadness and loss or lessen how
much the service member is missed. In addition, the extra spending can lead to high credit card
bills and financial stressors. Consider economical gifts such as dollar store items, homemade baked
goods, and framed photos. Try a gift exchange with family members. Rules for gift exchanges
include two family members that exchange, a wish list and an agreed upon cost limit.
Another way to help reduce the holiday blues is to not overeat. Food is a big part of holidays and it
is easy to over eat. One tip to reduce over eating is to put all food on a plate and sit down to eat it.
Don’t stand and pick up items that you will pop in your mouth. The one plate and one serving rule
will reduce overeating.
Limit yourself with alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant, which can disrupt your
thoughts, feelings and actions. Alcohol makes you feel good in the moment but the next day you
may feel sadder due the affects of alcohol on the body and mind. Exercise is very important for
physical and emotional health. Try to exercise every day. Go for daily walks, take classes at the
gym, bike around the block, go for a hike, lift weights, and march in place in front of the TV.
There are many websites you can find that provide a quick efficient exercise routine in the comfort
of your home.
Finally be aware that the feelings of sadness and loss during a holiday when your loved one is de-
ployed are normal. Allow your close family, friends and military programs help you during the
deployment. The Mobilization and Deployment Program offers many benefits that can help ease
the stress for military families with a deployed family member.
Also if you have young children consider home visits with the New Parent Support Program. If
you need a confidential ear, seek counseling through your Military and Family Life Counselor
(MFLC) or talk with your physician to determine other options. Try these steps and hopefully they
will ease some of the sadness due to the absence of your loved one.
Sadness and feeling blue are normal and they come and go as our life circumstances change.
Depression lasts longer and affects a person’s quality of life. Seek immediate help from your doc-
tor or emergency room if you have thoughts of hurting yourself or others. http://www.army.mil/
article/116294/Beat_the_holiday_blues/

2Life YOUniversity December 2014 & January 2015 All Classes/Events Subject to Change
PARENTING
Common Sense Parenting:
Encouraging Positive Behavior
Date(s): December 15, 2014 and January 29, 2015
Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am
Location: Fleet & Family Support Center, 2212 Chisholm Ave.,
Fort Meade
Instructor: Ms. Tamica Barnum
For information, call (301) 677-9014/17/18.
Children are not born with manuals, so getting all the help you
can to assist you in training them to be productive men and
women in society is important. Registration required.
Tots, Tumble and Talk
Date(s): Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:45 am - 11:45 pm
Location: Youth Center, 4485 Arnold Avenue, Joint Base Ana-
costia-Bolling
Instructor: MFSC Staff
For information, call (202)767-0450.
Group for parents and children to interact, enjoy fellowship, fun,
and educational time.
The DC Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutrition
Program (Mobile Unit)
Date(s): First (1st) and Second (2nd) Tuesday of each month
Time: 9:00 am –3:00 pm
Location: BX & Commissary Parking Lot, Joint Base Aana-
costia- Bolling
POC: District of Columbia WIC Program Staff
To make an appointment for the Mobile Unit at JBAB, please
call (202) 865-4942.
WIC provides food high in iron, protein, calcium, vitamin C and
other nutrients. Pregnant, new mothers who are bottle feeding or
breast feeding, infants or child less than 5 years of age who are
District residents may be eligible.
1-2-3 Magic (Effective Discipline for Children 2-12)
Date(s): December 2, 9 & 16, 2014— Offered Quarterly
Time: 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Location: Family Advocacy Program office, 1191 Menoher
Drive, Joint Base Andrews
Instructor: LT Francis Ugoh
To information, call (240) 857-9680.
Provides practical tools and techniques to help parents achieve
respectful, healthy relationships with their children. Registration
required.
Dads 101: The Basics
Date(s): December 2014
Time: 8:30 am– 4:30 pm
Location: Family Advocacy Pro-
gram office, 1191 Menoher Drive,
Joint Base Andrews
Instructor: Taught by Dads
For information, call
(240) 857-9680/7501.
This class taught by dads, for dads,
to include topics on pregnancy,
coaching during childbirth, and fa-
therhood. All ranks and branches are welcomed! Registration
required.
Active Parenting of Teens
Date(s): Call for 2015 dates and times
Location: Family Advocacy Program office,1191 Menoher
For information, call (240) 857-9680.
This class is to provide training and support for families experi-
encing the dynamic changes of teenage development and to help
parents and other care givers prepare teens and preteens to sur-
vive and thrive in a democratic society.
Children Who Witness
Date(s): December 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 am -11:30 am
Location: Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, 401 Carpen-
ter Road (BLDG 525), Fort Myer
Instructor: Ms. Lindsay Seals and Ms. Diane Neilson
This seminar will help parents who have experienced violence
understand the impact on their children and
themselves. Registration required.
Fort Meade, Maryland
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
JBM-HH Fort Myer, Virginia
JBAB New Parent Support
Home Visitation Program
For more information please call 202-433-6150

PARENTING (CONTINUED)
Baby Bundles
Date(s): January 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd. (BLDG 201),
Fort Myer
Instructor: Ms. Mary Cargill and Ms. Pamela Hirsch
Prepare your home and relationship for the changes that are
needed when your baby arrives. A brief overview of the labor and
delivery process, newborn care, and baby proofing your home
will be discussed. Individuals will receive a gift bag of free baby
care and safety items. Registration required.
1,2,3 Magic!
Date(s) December 8, 2014 and January 5, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Conference Room, 1555 Southgate Rd (BLDG 12)
Henderson Hall
Instructor: Ms. Diane Waters and Ms. Amaris Brown
A Workshop designed for parents of children ages 2-12. This
program explores consistent and effective age- appropriate disci-
pline techniques. Registration required
Lil Patriots Playgroup
Date(s): December 3, 10 & 17, 2014 and
January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2015
Time:10:00 am -11:00 am
Location: USO at Indian Head Naval Base
An interactive playgroup where children learn age appropriate
activities designed to improve their social, cognitive and motor
skills. Parents can learn new activities and practice positive inter-
action with their children.
Baby Boot Camp
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Location: Conference Room 1555 South Gate Rd (BLDG 12)
Henderson Hall
An all day workshop on the basics of newborn care. Expectant
parents will learn diapering, bathing, how to soothe a crying in-
fant, when to call the doctor, safe sleeping practices, all about
immunizations and how to enjoy becoming a parent. Registration
required.
Cooperative Parenting & Divorce
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location: Conference Room, 1555 South Gate Rd (BLDG 12)
Henderson Hall
Explores ways to reduce conflict between parents as their roles
shift from married couple to co-parents. Participants will learn
the impact of parental conflict on their child’s development, to
identify their contributions to conflict and how to control im-
pulses. Registration required.
Triple P! The Power of Positive Parenting Workshop
Date(s): Open Availability
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Call to schedule a seminar for your Unit or Spouses’
Group!
Instructor: Ms. Kati Groseclose
To information, call (703) 614-7204.
The Triple P program is an evidence- based parenting curricu-
lum that assists parents with learning how to use positive parent-
ing techniques to promote their children’s health and well-being.
This workshop covers the five core principles of positive parent-
ing: having a safe and interesting environment, having a posi-
tive learning environment, using assertive discipline; having
realistic expectations, and taking care of yourself as a parents!
Please pre-register as space is limited. Registration required
JBM-HH Henderson Hall, Virginia

Toddler Time
Date(s): December 9 & 23, 2014 and January 13 & 27, 2015
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lincoln Family Housing, 13201 Perkins Ave, MCB
Quantico (New Meeting Location!)
Instructor: Ms. Pam Pospisil
Interactive playgroup for children ages 1-3 and their parents.
Enjoy meeting other parents in a child friendly environment.
Triple P Seminar Series – Seminar 3 “Raising Resilient
Children” (No pre-requisite to have attended previous classes.)
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: Little Hall, Classroom 2, 2034 Barnett Ave, MCB
Quantico
Instructor: Ms. Rebecca Childress
Lunch and Learn Series – Bring you r lunch and learn with us as
we discuss emotional resilience in children. Topics covered will
include: recognizing and accepting feelings; expressing feelings
appropriately; building a positive outlook; developing coping
skills; dealing with negative feelings; and dealing with stressful
life events.
Co-Parenting and Divorce
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Cox Hall
Instructor: Ms. Amanda Norah and Ms. Trish Burkes
If you have made the decision to end a relationship or marriage
but share a child this workshop will help you understand how to
build a healthy co-parenting relationship that will benefit your
child(ren) for years to come. We will discuss the grieving proc-
ess of losing relationships; ages and stages of development of
children and what children need to hear/don’t need to hear at
various stages. Our discussion is child focused. This workshop
is free but pre-registration is required. A certificate will be pro-
vided that may be valid in Virginia and other courts.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
3 Sessions – Lunch and Learn!
Date(s): January 15, 22 & 29, 2015
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Quantico
Instructor: Ms. Mary Skinner-Vance
Love and Logic is the COOL workshop for parents! Enjoy three
evenings of fun, covering six modules of applying the COOL
formula to parenting techniques – Control; Ownership of the
Problem; Opportunity for Thinking; and Let Empathy and Con-
sequences Do the Teaching. Child care may be provided. Regis-
tration required.
MCB Quantico, Virginia
The New Parent Support Program and
WIC have relocated!
3035 Barnett Avenue, Trailer 1
MCB Quantico

Baby and Me
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Co-Op Room, Semper Fit, 2073 Barnett Ave, MCB
Quantico (New Meeting Location!)
Network with other parents with newborns and infants. Learn
about Infant stimulation, infant massage, infant sign language,
music and your baby, and other topic of interest to parents with
children ages 0-12 months old. Space is limited. Registration
required.
Baby Boot Camp
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Religious and Family Services Annex, 3019 Embry
Loop, MCB Quantico
Learn about the first few months of your baby’s life and the ful-
fillment of being a parent. Learn how to diaper, bath, dress and
feed a baby. Learn ways to communicate with your baby, how to
calm a fussy baby, and when to call the doctor. Learn how posi-
tive parenting is important for infant development. Focus on
what to expect when you bring your baby home. This class is for
both expectant moms and dads! Registration required.
Understanding Pregnancy – 2- part class
Date(s): January 9, 2015(Class #1), January 23, 2015 (Class #2)
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Health Promotion Classroom, Semper Fit, 2073
Barnett Ave, MCB Quantico
Instructor: Ms. Marcy Griffo and Ms. Glenda Mitchell
Learn how to take care of yourself and your baby during preg-
nancy. In class #1, the focus is on breastfeeding. Class #2 fo-
cuses on labor preparation, including relaxation and breathing.
Come to one or both classes. Both classes are for expectant
moms and dads! Recommended for the last trimester of preg-
nancy. Registration required.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: McHugh Woods Community Center, 18005 Cutts Ave,
MCB Quantico
Instructor: Ms. Marcy Griffo and Ms. Glenda Mitchell
A mother-to-mother support group with professionally trained
breastfeeding educators. Open to all military families.
Infant Massage
Date(s): January 15, 22, & 29, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: NSAB Fleet and Family Support Center
8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bldg 11, NAS Paxtuent River
Instructor: Ms. Ursula Rocha and Ms. Anglique Nolan
Are you a military connected parent/caregiver for a child up to
one year of age? Come learn how to calm and soothe your baby
through nurturing touch! Learn the benefits of infant massage in
a small group setting while meeting new people! This is series of
three classes that will last 1 to 1 and 1/2hours each, in a relaxed,
baby friendly setting! Registration required
Patuxent River, Maryland
WIC Services
are available at
MCB Quantico!!
To find out if you are eligible, or to
transfer your current WIC
enrollment to the Quantico site,
please call (703)792-7319 or email
pwcwic@vdh.virginia.gov.
WIC services will be available on
Mondays and Wednesdays in the
New Parent Support Program
Activity Room. The hours are
8:30 am -12:00 pm and
1:00 pm -4:00 pm.

To reserve your seat contact
Family Advocacy
240-857-9680
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR
CHILDREN 2-12 yrs
3 Session Series
Dec 2, 9, 16
1100-1300

Anger Management
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Fleet and Family Support Center, 2212 Chisholm Ave,
Fort Meade
For information, call 301-677-9014/9017/18.
Do you have trouble dealing with anger? Please sign up and reg-
ister today!
Effective Communication
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Fort Meade
Time Management
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Fort Meade
It really is better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not
have it – in English…calling to register for this class is a great
idea!
Building Healthy Relationships
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Fleet and Family Sup-
port Center, 2212 Chisholm Ave.,
Fort Meade
301-677-9014/9017/18.
Want to learn skills to build a
healthy relationship? Let’s work
together and improve your per-
sonal and professional relation-
ships
Mid-Day Control… Better Manage Anger
Location: Military and Family Support Center, Joint Base An-
drews
Instructor: Ms. Shelly Walker and Ms. Toya Charles
Gain control of anger by learning to identify triggers, practice
calming techniques and finding helpful ways to express this of-
ten misused emotion. Registration required.
Breathe: Anger/Stress Awareness Basics
Location: Family Advocacy Program Office, 1191 Menoher
Practical tips for daily life management, personal and family
well- being. Registration required.
Do You Really Hear Me?: Couples Communication
Basics
Date(s): Call for 2015 dates, times and location
This class provides couples with new ideas and tools to help
them communicate effectively. Registration required.
Strong Families
Location: Family Advocacy Program Office, 1191 Menoher
A family –based, home visiting program designed to attend to all
of the relationships that are strained by deployments and military
related separation. The program works to reintegrate and
strengthen the parent-child relations, parenting skills and couple
relationships. Registration required.
HOME, HEALTH & MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Don’t be an “Angry Bird” attend
MID-DAY CONTROL
* Unit training is available for five or more members
Sponsored by Military & Family Support Center & Family Advocacy
JOINT BASE ANDREWS
ANGER MANAGEMENT FORUM
* Call the Military & Family Support Center to register 301-981-7087
Time: 1000 to 1200
Please call for 2015
dates

HOME, HEALTH & MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT(CONTINUED)
Setting Boundaries with Kids (Holiday Edition)
Time: 9:30 am -10:30 am
Location: ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (BLDG 201), Fort
Myer
Instructor: Ms. Sandra McLean
Individuals will learn how to set limits with children while con-
tinuing to be loving parents. We will discuss the literature
"Boundaries with Kids" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John
Townsend and the concept of bringing control to an out-of-
control family life. Registration required.
Anger Management
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Myer
For information, call (703)696-3512
Individuals will receive information on the basic principles of
emotions management, specific information about the impact of
unmanaged specific information about the impact of unmanaged
anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the
anger triggers in their own lives. Registration required.
Stress Management
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Myer
Participants will be given information on the basics of indentify-
ing stressors in their life and how to create their own stress man-
agement plan; emphasis on holiday stressors. Registration re-
quired.
Relationship Enrichment: Finding your Language
Time: 9:30 am -11:30 am
Myer
The secret to learning how to help your spouse feel loved is
learning how to speak his or her "love language". During this
two hour workshop you will learn about the Five Love Lan-
guages, how to recognize your own love language and ways to
begin speaking your partner’s love language. Registration re-
quired.
Brown Bag Lunch: Stalking and Domestic Violence
Time: 12:00 am-1:00 pm
Myer
Instructor: Ms. Lindsay Seals and Ms, Diane Neilson
Discuss the dynamics of stalking and domestic violence
Modern Day Slavery: Human Trafficking Part 1
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Memorial Chapel- Fellowship Hall (BLDG 480) 101
McNair Rd, Fort Myer
Instructor: Ms. Jeanne Albert
Training on the issue of domestic human trafficking to frontline
responders, industries, nonprofit organizations, government
agencies, schools, colleges, and churches. Attendees will be
equipped with information and community action toolkits to
facilitate a coordinated approach to social change. Registration
required.
Married & Loving It!
Time: 9:00 am– 3:00 pm
This one day workshop is designed for newly engaged, recently
married or established couples. Couples will work on various
skills such as financial management, anger and communication
building techniques, and additional joint decision making topics.
Workshop curriculum covers principles from Dave Ramsey’s
Financial Program and Gary Chapman’s “5 Love Languages.”
Couples must pre-register to attend this class. Call To Sched-
ule A Workshop for Your Unit!
How To Avoid Falling For A Jerk/Jerkette
Time: 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Feel like you keep dating all the wrong people and don’t know
why? This class is designed for singles that are dating and look-
ing for tips on building a healthy relationship. Topics include
identifying warning signs for future disagreements, recognizing
what you are looking for in a future partner, and the five key
areas to explore before commitment. Registration required

HOME, HEALTH & MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT(CONTINUED)
Coping With Work and Family Life Stress
Time: 90 Minute Seminar
This workshop is a 12 week, evidenced based curriculum de-
signed to help teach you how to develop and apply effective cop-
ing strategies to deal with stressors. A variety of topics are cov-
ered over the 12 week course, to include: identifying stressors,
deep breathing and relaxation, assertive communication, chang-
ing your self-talk, eating right and exercise, and developing a
personal stress management plan. Call To Schedule A Workshop
for Your Unit! Registration required.
Anger & Stress Management- 8 Week Workshop
Date(s): Wednesday Mornings December and January
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Marine & Family Programs, Conference Room, 1555
South Gate Rd (BLDG 12), Henderson Hall
Anger is a normal emotion; however, many of us struggle to ex-
press our emotions in a healthy way. In this eight week class,
participants will learn the eight tools to anger management. Top-
ics include dealing with stress, empathy, learning to respond
differently to situations, identifying negative self talk, communi-
cation skills, adjusting expectations, time outs, and forgiveness.
Participants must complete eight sessions if certificate of com-
pletion is needed. Registration required.
Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group (STOP)
Date(s): Tuesday Mornings in December and January. Open
group- accepting referrals
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Marine & Family Services, Conference Room, 1555
South Gate Rd (BLDG 12), Henderson Hall
Instructor: Family Advocacy Clinical Counselors
The Men’s 26-week group is a domestic violence treatment
group designed for male participants who have been mandated
or Command referred to attend based on family violence in the
home. Group participants will learn new communication tech-
niques, power and control dynamics, accepting responsibility for
actions and minimizing blame in their intimate partner relation-
ships. Participants must pre-register and be referred by a Family
Advocacy Program, court-ordered, or with strong Command
support. Session requirements may be modified based upon
court, Command, or Family Advocacy requirements. The
Group is offered free for service members and family members.

Warriors At Ease: Stress Management, Nutrition &
Yoga!
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
This workshop is designed to help balance warrior intensity with
holistic stress management. Participants will be engaged in an
interactive stress management discussion and develop a personal-
ized stress management plan, understand the relationship between
stress and nutrition; as well as participate in 1 hour of gentle,
restorative yoga that is specifically tailored for stress manage-
ment. PT gear is appropriate for this course. Call for more details!
Call to Schedule A Class for Your Unit or Spouse’s Group!
Registration required.
Century Anger Management- 8 session group
Date(s): Thursdays- 8 January 2015 through 26 February 2015
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Quantico
Join us for this intense 8 week study using an evidence based
curriculum to learn how to successfully apply anger management
skills in the workplace, relationships or any other life situation
where anger control is needed. Each session will focus on one of
the 8 core tools: stress management; empathy; response; asser-
tiveness; self-talk; expectation; forgiveness; and time-outs.
Coping With Work and Family Stress- 12 session group
Date(s): Through 18 December – Call for 2015 dates
Time: 9:00 am -10:30 am
Quantico
Coping With Work and Family Stress (CWFS) is an evidenced
based stress management program designed to teach participants
how to develop and apply effective coping strategies to deal with
stressors at work and at home. The Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) named CWFS as a
“SAMHSA Model Program” in the field of effective community
mental health and substance abuse programs. Also available as
unit training or small community groups. Call us to learn how to
bring the program to your unit.
STOP (Skills Techniques Options Plans) 16 Week
Group for Men
Date(s): Wednesdays – 29 October 2014 through 4 March 2015
or 28 January 2015 through 13 May 2015.
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Quantico or Cox Hall - The Basic Sschool
Instructor: Family Advocacy Program Clinicians
16 week group for men exploring cycles of abuse with the goal
of preventing domestic abuse. Must have recommendation to
participate in group. Contact FAP for enrollment requirements.
SAFE (Stop Abuse with Family Education)
Date(s) 22 December 2015 or 26 January 2015
Time: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Quantico
Instructor: Family Advocacy Program Staff
SAFE is a one day workshop for couples who will be reuniting
after a Military Protective Order (MPO) has been lifted. The
Family Advocacy Program recommends all couples take this
course prior to reunification. This class provides a standardized
safety planning process for all families to increase positive cop-
ing skills, education, and support to build healthy relationships.
Topics include having a home of empowerment v. a house of
abuse, DoD definitions of abuse, anger, time-out, staying safe
when a partner blocks your path and the effects of domestic vio-
lence on children.
Warriors at Ease Stress Management
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Barber Physical Activities Center/Health Promotions
Classroom, Barnett Ave (BLDG 2073), MCB Quantico
Join us for this popular full day stress management course where
you will receive a full day of holistic stress management. Bal-
ance your warrior intensity (or your family member/civilian
stresses) with a total holistic approach. Includes education –
learn about stress, develop an
individual plan, complete the Real
Colors temperament assessment
to discover how perception im-
pacts stress management; diet –
discover the connection between
food and stress as the Semper Fit
Dietician shares helpful tips for
healthy eating; and conclude the
day with yoga – awaken your
energy by balancing your mind
and body with a session designed
to clear your mind from obstruc-
tions that may be preventing you
from thinking clearly and reaching your full potential. Dress for
movement.
HOME, HEALTH & MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT (CONTINUED)
MCB Quantico, Virginia

HOME, HEALTH & MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT (CONTINUED)
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Various positions located throughout the
Military and Family Support Center
For more information call 202-767-0450.
PERSONAL GROWTH AND VOLUNTEERISM

PERSONAL GROWTH AND VOLUNTEERISM

Transition, Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS) Workshop
Date(s): December 1-5 , 2014 and January 5-9 & 12-16, 2015
Time: 8:00 am -4:00 pm
Fort Meade
For information, call (301)677-9014/9017/18.
Separating or retiring? Registration required.
Retiree Brief
Date(s): December 8, 2014 and January 26 ,2015
Time: 8:00 am -11:30 am
Fort Meade
If you are within two years of retirement eligibility you may be
interested in attending this brief. Information will be provided on
your Tricare, Johns Hopkins Family Health Plan and Navy Mu-
tual Aid Financial Planning/Survivor Benefit Plan.
Veterans Affairs I and Veterans Affairs II
Date(s): December 1, 15 &29, 2014 and January 12 & 26, 2015
Time: 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Location: Military and Family Support Center, 118 Brookley
Ave (BLDG 13) Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling
Instructor: VA Staff
This brief is for individuals who would like to repeat the VA por-
tion of TGPS or who are exempt from the DOLEW but still have
the VA requirement for Transition.
Pre-Separation Brief
Date(s): Call for an appointment
Ave (BLDG 13), Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling
Instuctor: Military and Family Support Center Staff
By appointment only. Mandatory briefing on benefits for transi-
tioning service members. Registration required.
Troops to Teachers
Time: 10:00 am -11:30 am
Location: Defense Connect Online, Webinar Troops to Teachers
Staff
For information, call (202)
767-0450.
Troops to Teachers is a U.S.
Department of Defense pro-
gram that helps eligible mili-
tary personnel begin a new
career as teachers in public
schools where their skills,
knowledge, and experience are
most needed.
Disability Transition Assistance Program
Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am
Location: MFSC, 118 Brookley Ave, BLDG 13, Joint Base
Anacostia-Bolling
Instructor: Military and Family Support Center Staff
This briefing will focus on various veteran benefits that apply to
those who suspect they have a service connected disability in-
jury, or illness that was aggravated by service. The briefing will
provide information on vocational rehabilitation, employment
and much more.
Retirement Benefits Brief
Time: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Varies
Survivor benefits and financial planning, TRICARE and Johns
Hopkins Family Health.
Marketing Yourself for a Second
Career
Time: 9:00 am -11:30 am
Location: Military and Family Support
Center, 118 Brookley Ave (BLDG 13),
Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling
Instructor: Military Officers Associa-
tion of America
Planning and conducting an effective
job-hunting campaign? Learn what you can do to prepare your-
self for a successful transition: from identifying resources to
executing an attention-getting resume and cover letter to landing
a job.
Boots to Business - Starting Your Own Business
Date(s): January 14 & 15, 2015
Time: 8:00 am -4:00 pm
Instructor: Transition TGPS
This two day seminar introduces returning veterans to entrepre-
neurship. You must attend both sessions.
Retirement Benefits Brief
Date(s): 23 January 2015
Time: 8:00 am -11:30 am
Instructor: Varies
Survivor benefits and financial planning, Tricare and Johns
Hopkins Family Health.
VETERAN, RETIREMENT & TRANSITION ASSISTANCE

Transition Readiness Program
Date(s): December 8-12, 2014 and January 5-9, 2015
Time: 7:45 am -4:00 pm
Location: Classroom 104, 1555 South Gate Rd (BLDG 29),
Henderson Hall
Instructor: Career Resource Management Center Staff
The Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) is designed to provide
accurate and relevant information pertaining to benefits and enti-
tlements available to those service members who are separating,
and focuses on managing both personal and professional change.
This comprehensive approach is designed to relay practical infor-
mation that eases the transition from military service into the ci-
vilian world. During this seminar, participants will learn how to
translate military skillsets, utilize effective job search strategies,
obtain information on current and future job market statistics,
utilize professional marketing and social media strategies, pre-
pare an effective resume, assess market worth, prepare for the
interview, present a professional image, and negotiate compensa-
tion packages. The separation seminar consists of the Pre-
Separation Counseling Brief/Core Curriculum offered in conjunc-
tion with the Department of Labor Employment Workshop. Reg-
istration required.
Disability Transition Assistance Program
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 103, 1555 South Gate Rd (BLDG 29), Hen-
derson Hall
Instructor: Department of Veteran Affairs
This workshop is designed to assist individuals seeking informa-
tion on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Vocational Rehabili-
tation and Employment (VR&E) program. Participants will gain
a better understanding on vocational rehabilitation and employ-
ment services to help with job training, employment accommoda-
tions, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. This
program is a great opportunity for service members to get person-
alized counseling and support to help guide their career paths,
ensure the most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve
their goals.
Veteran Affairs Claims Assistance
Date(s): December 11, 2014 & January 8 & 22, 2015
Time: 7:30 am -1:00 pm
Henderson Hall
Instructor: AMVETS
An American Veterans representative will be at Henderson Hall
to review service member medical records, and provide assis-
tance with the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compen-
sation claims process. Registration required.
Capstone Screening
Date(s): December 11 &18, 2014 and January 8 & 22, 2015
Time: 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 201, 1555 South Gate Rd, (BLDG 29)
Henderson Hall
The Capstone event is a required face-to-face meeting between
unit Commanding Officers and their transitioning Marines to
ensure all Career Readiness Standards (CRSs) have been met
prior to leaving active duty. Capstone must take place no later
than 90 days prior to your separation / retirement date. Please
schedule an appointment with the Career Resource Management
Center to have your CRSs and supporting documentation veri-
fied. At the conclusion of your scheduled appointment, you will
receive your final DD Form 2958; the document needed for your
Capstone event. Registration required.
Accessing High Education
Date(s): December 15& 16, 2014 and
January 12 & 13, 2015
Time: 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 103 & 105, 1555 South
Gate Rd, (BLDG 29), Henderson Hall
Instructor: Personal & Professional
Development Branch Staff
The Accessing Higher Education Track is designed to guide
service members through the variety of decisions involved in
choosing a degree completion program and preparing for the
college admissions application process. During the pathway,
participants will learn how to determine the appropriate college/
university that satisfies career interests and goals, understand
admissions criteria, and fund education through veterans’ educa-
tion benefits, Federal Student Aid Program (FAFSA), grants,
and scholarships. The military-to-civilian pathway is offered as
a supplement to the Separation TRS. Registration required.
Career Technical Training Track
Date(s): December 15 & 16, 2014
Time: 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 103, 1555 South Gate Rd, (BLDG 29),
Henderson Hall
Instructor: Department of Veteran Affairs
The Career Technical Training Track is facilitated by the De-
partment of Veterans Affairs and is designed to guide service
members through the decision making process associated with
choosing a career technical institution. During the pathway, par-
ticipants will learn how to select a course of study that satisfies
career interests and goals, understand the admissions criteria,
and fund education through veterans' education benefits. In-
structors will provide participants with general detailed informa-
tion about military-friendly career technical institutions, career/
economic outlook statistics in various fields of study, and a
benefit/cost analysis of the career field verses academic costs.
The military-to-civilian pathway is offered as a supplement to
the Separation TRS. Registration required.
VETERAN RETIREMENT AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE (CONTINUED)

Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar
Date(s): December 15-19, 2014 and January 26-30, 2015
Time: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Henderson Hall
Instructor: CRMC Staff and Various Speakers
The Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar (SLTRS)
provides imperative career information and accommodates the
specific needs of senior military leaders. Catering to executive-
level leadership and high-profile positions those senior leaders
seek, the Senior Leadership TRS expands on the Department of
Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) curriculum in a more
sophisticated peer assemblage. The week-long class incorporates
the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief / Core Curriculum covering
benefits and entitlements upon retirement from military service.
This comprehensive approach is designed to relay practical in-
formation that eases the transition from military service into the
civilian world. By attending the Senior Leadership TRS, partici-
pants gain an in-depth knowledge base in the following areas:
skill assessments and marketing strategies, career exploration,
networking, today’s current job market, hiring and staffing chal-
lenges, resume preparation, industry standard interview attire,
interview techniques and salary negotiations.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Both enlisted and officers –
ranks no lower than O-5 and E-8 and those within 2 years of
retirement. Registration required.
Car Buying
Time: 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
Location: Military and Family Support Center,118 Brookley
Determine how much you can afford to spend on a car. Research
available vehicles, lenders and sellers. Negotiate a fair price on
the purchase of a car.
Command Financial Specialist Refresher Training
Time: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
This half day training is designed for Command Financial Spe-
cialist who have already completed formal CFS training. CFS are
required to complete CFS Refresher Training every three years.
Transition Readiness Seminar (Retirement)
Date(s): January 12-16, 2015
Time: 7:45 am-4:00 pm
Henderson Hall
Instructor: CRMC Staff and Various Speakers
The Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) is designed to provide
accurate and relevant information pertaining to benefits and enti-
tlements available to those service members who are separating,
and focuses on managing both personal and professional change.
This comprehensive approach is designed to relay practical in-
formation that eases the transition from military service into the
civilian world. During this seminar, participants will learn how
to translate military skillsets, utilize effective job search strate-
gies, obtain information on current and future job market statis-
tics, utilize professional marketing and social media strategies,
prepare an effective resume, assess market worth, prepare for the
interview, present a professional image, and negotiate compensa-
tion packages. The retirement seminar consists of the Pre-
Separation Counseling Brief/Core Curriculum offered in con-
junction with the Department of Labor Employment Workshop
(DOLEW). Registration required.
How to Survive the Holidays Financially
Time: 9:30 am -10:30 am
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to create
a holiday spending plan and develop techniques to avoid over-
spending and accumulating excess debt during the holiday sea-
son.
Home Buying Seminar
Date(s): December 11, 2014 and
January 8, 2015
Time: 1:30 am -2:30 pm
Location: Military and Family
Support Center,118 Brookley Ave
(BLDG 13), Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling
Find out what it takes to purchase a home. Advantages/
disadvantages of various home loans.
VETERAN RETIREMENT AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE (CONTINUED)
FINANCIAL READINESS

Thrift Savings Plan
Time: 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
The learner should be able to explain the benefits of participa-
tion, enroll in TSP and successfully choose and manage their
TSP investments.
Setting Financial Goals
Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am
Regardless of what life stage you are in, you are likely to have
some short and long term personal financial goals. Setting tangi-
ble and realistic goals, following them, and tracking your pro-
gress is the key to success in achieving all of your financial
goals.
Million $ Ways
Time: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Ave (BLDG 13) Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling
The course is designed for service members and their families
who want to become more financially stable. The class covered
topics such as financial goal setting and implementation, debt
reduction, saving, investing and long-term wealth building.
Command Financial Specialist Course
Date(s): December 1-5, 2014 & January 26-30, 2015
Location: 1555 Southgate Road (BLDG 29), Henderson Hall,
(Check-in at Room 204)
Instructor: Marine and Family Services Personal Financial Man-
agement Staff
This five day class is a prerequisite for officers, staff non-
commissioned officers, chief petty officers and petty officers
first class assigned by their commanding officer as a unit Com-
mand Financial Specialist (CFS). The class emphasizes (1) un-
derstanding the nature of income, expenses, savings, credit, and
basic investing; and techniques with which individuals can man-
age basic records of their financial affairs, (2) in-depth under-
standing of the credit system (installment and revolving credit,
interest payments and fees, credit reports, credit scores, and debt
management), (3) key decisions in car buying, and (4)
practice interviewing and counseling techniques necessary for the
CFS to make accurate estimates of the clients' income, expenses,
assets and liabilities; their fundamental problems; and to outline
with the client a clear plan of action to move forward. Registra-
tion required.
Housing Options: Renting, Home Buying, Base
Privatized Housing
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: 1555 Southgate Road (BLDG 29), Henderson Hall
agement Staff
Learn the home buying process: deciding to buy or rent, deciding
what you can afford, working with an agent, qualifying and ap-
plying for a mortgage, negotiating a price and closing the pur-
chase. Learn types of mortgages. Learn how mortgages can be
paid early. For more information on this class, visit
www.mccshh.com/Finance. Registration required.
Saving & Investing - BASIC - Understanding Stocks,
Bonds, Mutual funds, TSP & Compounding
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
agement Staff
This class explains the differences among stocks, bonds, and mu-
tual funds. It describes how each type of investment reacts to
changes in the American economy over time and how these
changes influence the investor’s opportunity for a high (or low)
return. The class includes a discussion of the key elements of
financial and economic awareness a person needs in order to in-
vest competently in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Specifically
addresses the sources of risk in each type of investment. For
more information on this class, visit www.mccshh.com/Finance.
Saving & Investing - INTERMEDIATE - Focus on In-
dex Mutual Funds & Retirement Accounts
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
agement Staff
This class is intended for persons who know they need to invest
money in the “stock market,” but do not want to have to become
highly knowledgeable to begin investing in a prudent manner.
Addresses stock, bond, balanced, sector, and life-cycle mutual
funds. Includes investor risk tolerance and managing mutual
funds into retirement. For more information on this class, visit
FINANCIAL READINESS (CONTINUED)

Fundamentals of Planning for Retirement from the
Military
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
agement Staff
This class provides an overview of
five elements of retirement planning to
include “High 3 vs. CBS/REDUX”
and SBP. A second objective is to
acquaint attendees with the integrated
financial planning process and to pro-
vide them examples of financial plans
they might reasonably develop with
the assistance of a professional finan-
cial planner. For more information on
this class, visit www.mccshh.com/
Finance. Registration required.
Managing Income, Expenses, Savings and Credit
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
agement Staff
The class includes techniques for budget planning and budget
execution, and provides examples of effective action plans with
which to spend less money per month than the Service member
(and family) is earning. The techniques are tied to the concept of
setting “S.M.A.R.T. Goals” which are focused on the family’s
major financial objectives. For more information on this class,
visit www.mccshh.com/Finance. Registration required.
Credit & Debt Management
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
agement Staff
Learn about the credit system, credit reports, credit scores, debt
management and consumer rights. Understand how interest is
calculated on loans and credit card balances. Learn how to im-
prove your credit score and how to dig out of a deep debt situa-
tion. For more information on this class, visit www.mccshh.com/
Finance. Registration required.
Consumer Awareness
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
Instructor: Marine and Family Services Personal Financial
Management Staff
Focuses on Personal Best Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, and Un-
wise Purchases. The objective is to help Servicemembers be-
come alert, savvy consumers by recognizing advertising tech-
niques that target consumers, and learning to detect, deter, and
defend against consumer fraud and predatory practices. The
class reviews major consumer legislation intended to protect
service members, and legal rights with respect to entering into a
contact. For more information on this class, visit
Car Buying and Leasing
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Management Staff
Buying a car is a major financial transaction filled with pot holes
for the persons who have not done their homework before step-
ping into a dealer’s showroom. This class includes techniques to
determine a fair price BEFORE visiting dealership, , negotia-
tions with the sales force, the purchase decision, and the pur-
chase contract. Class also includes the relative advantages and
disadvantages of buying new, used or leasing. For more infor-
mation on this class, visit www.mccshh.com/Finance. Registra-
tion required.
Individual Tutorials on ALL Personal
Finance Topics
Date and time: To Be Determined
Management Staff
The purpose of the Tutorials is provide financial information to
individuals at a time that is convenient to their work schedule.
The current schedule of “noon time Brown Bag” classes does
not provide the flexibility or timeliness that many Service mem-
bers, retirees and DoD civilians require. Simply call the Hen-
derson Hall PFM to schedule a time that fits both your schedule
and the PFMs. All financial topics are on the “play list.” Regis-
tration required.
FINANCIAL READINESS (CONTINUED)

Employment Readiness Orientation
Date(s): December 9, 16 & 30, 2014 and January 13 & 27, 2015
Time: 12:45 pm -2:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road (BLDG
200), Fort Belvoir
Instructor: Ms. Laureen Dupree
Provides information and assistance on acquiring employment in
the National Capitol Region. Topics include spousal preference,
veteran preference, and general information regarding employ-
ment in the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area. Please
bring your military ID card and 3 copies of your resume. Regis-
tration required.
ABCs of Federal Employment & Federal Resume
Preparation
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
200), Fort Belvoir
Provides instruction on writing a federal resume as well as use-
ful information regarding seeking employment in the federal
government. Registration required.
Basic Resume Preparation
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
200), Fort Belvoir
For information, call (703) 805-4590. Registration required.
Kelly Recruiting
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
200), Fort Belvoir
Offers employment readiness clients the opportunity to meet one
-on-one with placement agencies. Call for appointment and
more info. Registration required.
Re-
sume Writing Workshop
Date(s): December 2 & 18, 2014 and January 7, 13, 21 & 28,
2015
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Military and Family Support Center,118 Brookley Ave
Learn the skills to construct and tailor your resume to your needs.
Networking Through Social Media
Time: 8:30 am -10:30 (December) 1:00 pm –3:00 pm (January)
Instructor: Military and Family
Support Center Staff
(202)767-0450.
Most people know that the best
way to find a job is through net-
working. There are many ways
to use social media in order to
network.
Job Search Strategies
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Trying to land the right job? Learn how to create a search strat-
egy that covers all your bases.
Acing the Interview
Time: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
You have received an opportunity for an interview, now what?
Advice on how to present yourself at the interview with a seg-
ment on mock interviewing.
Family Employment Readiness Program
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor: Varies
Join us for this monthly program focusing on job searching for
the military family member . Workshops will vary each month.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
Fort Belvoir, Virginia Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

EMPLOYMENT READINESS (CONTINUED)

Meet the Employer
Time: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Bolling Club, 50 Theisen St, Joint Base Anacostia-
Bolling
Instructor: Various employers
For information, call 202-767-0450.
This program gives you the opportunity to meet and network with
various employers throughout the area.
Franchise Seminar
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Seminar is designed for entrepreneurs and anyone else interested
in business ownership.
Interview Techniques
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Tips to prepare for a successful job interview.
Applying for a Federal Job
Date(s): December 19, 2104 and January 6, 8 & 22, 2015
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Please call for location
Understanding the federal employment process, completing the
application, and applying for the job.
Resume Workshop
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave, Fort
Meade
Instructor: Ms. Rose Holland and Ms. Ana Brown
Register on-line at www.fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com
This workshop will provide tips on winning resume styles, the impor-
Traveling this Holiday Season? Here are some things to keep in mind when traveling with children.
Children often become restless or irritable when on a long road trip. Keep them occupied by pointing out
interesting sights along the way, bring soft, lightweight toys, and play their favorite music for a sing-
along. Limit screen time. Plan to take a break from driving to give yourself and your child sometime out-
side of the car every two hours.
10 Steps to a Federal Job
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave, Fort.
Meade
For information, call 301-677-5590
Transitioning Service Members register through Soldier for Life
Transition Assistance Program at 301-677-9871
Learn about understanding job vacancy announcements, writing
your federal and electronic resumes and KSAs, tracking your
applications, and more.
Interviewing Skills
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave, Fort
Meade
This workshop teaches basic interviewing skills and tips on
dressing for success so you can present yourself as the best can-
didate for the job of your choice. Learn the dos and the don’ts at
job interviews
10 Steps to a Federal Job
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: McGill Training Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave, Fort
Meade
For information, call 301-677-5590.
your federal and electronic resumes and KSAs, tracking your
applications, and more.
Resume Writing
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2212 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade
This workshop will provide tips on winning resume styles, the
importance of cover letters and tips on following up on your
resume.

Social Media for Job Seekers
Time: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: McGill Training Center
Discover ways to utilize social media effectively in your job
search to find jobs and market yourself.
Career Exploration
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
your federal and electronic Resumes, tracking your application,
and more.
Ten Steps to a Federal Job
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor: To be determined
your federal and electronic Resumes, tracking your application,
and more.
Social Media & Your Job Search
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Classroom 104, 1555 Southgate Road (BLDG 29),
Henderson Hall
Social media and networking are what’s happening right now,
not just in one’s personal life, but in the business world as well.
Did you know that 92% of companies use social media for re-
cruiting new potential candidates? Social media can get you and
your resume through the virtual front door to the person doing
the hiring. This workshop is designed to teach individuals how
to establish a professional brand and the value of expanding
your network through sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and
Twitter.
Resume Writing 101: Private Sector Writing Tips &
Marketable Formats
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Henderson Hall
This workshop is designed to assist individuals in drafting a pri-
vate sector resume. Learn how to draft targeted resumes and
understand the key components needed to get selected for the
right position. The following topics will be covered: acceptable
formats and design, prioritizing and highlighting key skills, and
creating marketable content. Registration required.
Understanding the Federal SES Process and ECQ Writ-
ing
Time: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Henderson Hall,
Instructor: Department of Homeland Security - Executive Re-
sources
This workshop will provide an overview of the SES application
processes with federal agencies and the OPM Quality Review
Board (QRB). Participants will expand their way of thinking
about senior management positions in the federal government.
Career Exploration: Finding your Focus
Time: 9:30 am -11:00 am
Henderson Hall
This workshop examines the necessity of developing and com-
municating a clear professional objective in order to get moving
forward in the job search. Online assessments will be conducted
during the instruction period to help participants gain clarity
around their career goals, and also learn about market research
techniques that can help to determine the best way forward. Reg-
istration required.
Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process
Date(s): December 18, 2014 & January 22, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 105 & 103,1555 Southgate Road (BLDG
29), Henderson Hall
Learn about the federal hir-
ing process, and understand
how to create a federal ap-
plication package that will
set you apart from the com-
petition. This workshop is
being taught by a former
GS15 HR Manager from
the Office of Personnel
Management. Registration
required.

Military Spouse Employment Orientation
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Location: Classroom 103,1555 Southgate Road (BLDG 29),
Henderson Hall
This workshop is designed to inform military spouses on the
importance of the various employment programs and resources
available through the Department of Defense and the local com-
mands. Registration required.
Interviewing 101: The Secret to Becoming
the Candidate
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Henderson Hall
This workshop is designed to assist individuals in understanding
the interview process.
Spouse Meet & Greet
Time: 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location: Fleet & Family Support Center, 2212 Chisholm
Ave., Fort Meade
For information, call (301) 677-9014/17/18.
Join us for wonderful friendship, food, prizes, and learn about
Maryland and Fort Meade. Contact us for more information.
Reintegration: Return & Reunion
Date(s): By appointment
Location: Military and Family Support Center (BLDG 13),
Joint Base Anacostia-Boling
Return and reunion is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for mili-
tary personnel from the combat environment to Family, community and
workplace. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Registration
required.
Pre-Deployment Briefing
Date(s): By appointment
Location: Military and Family Support Center (BLDG 13), Joint Base
Anacostia-Boling
Receive information on preparing for deployment. Spouses are highly
encouraged to attend. Call for an appointment. Registration required.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Deployment Support Group
202-767-0450
Call for more information.
Participants learn how to communicate effectively and confi-
dently during a job interview. Special emphasis will focus on
how to successfully respond to challenging interview questions
and situations. Learn techniques that will help you feel prepared
and confident to meet your future employer. Registration re-
quired.
Marketing your Volunteer Expereince
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
Henderson Hall
This workshop is designed to assist military spouses who have
volunteered as a way to give back to the community and are now
looking to reenter the job market. Volunteer work is experience
and it should be valued to the same standards as paid job experi-
ence. Participants will learn how to appropriately use their vol-
unteer experience on a resume and how to market those skill sets
when searching for employment opportunities
DEPLOYMENT & FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG) TRAINING

SUPPORT GROUPS

Military Parents With Out Partners (MPwP)
Date(s): 4th
Thursday of every month (Call for December date)
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Military and Family Support Center
Instructor: MSgt Krishonda Camacho
For information, call (240)857-9680 or
email: krishonda.camacho_torres@us.af.mil
MPwP is an opportunity to network with parents in a similar
situation, ease transitions to this base or changes in family situa-
tions, and be the voice to JBA on needs of military parents with-
out partners.
SUPPORT GROUPS (CONTINUED)
(STEP) Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group
Date(s): Call for 2015 dates and time
Location: 1191 Menoher Drive, Joint Base Andrews
Instructor: Family Advocacy Program Licensed Social Worker
A domestic violence intervention group for male participants
who have experienced family violence in the home. Participants
will learn new communication techniques, power & control dy-
namics, and accepting responsibility for actions within intimate
relationships.

Cerebral Palsy Parent Awareness Group
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Rd (BLDG
200), Ft Belvoir
For information, call (703)805-4437/4402.
Cerebral Palsy Parent Awareness Group (CPPAG) meets in an
informal setting and is able to share experiences, challenges, as
well as strengths of being a CP Parent. The groups’ goal is to
bring awareness about CP to Parents and to link them with com-
munity resources.
ADD/ADHD & Autism Parent Coffee
Date: December 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
200), Ft Belvoir
The ADD/ADHD & Autism Parent Coffee is an informal forum
where guests share community resources and network. Addi-
tionally, select community experts will be on hand to teach
about and lead group discussions on the needs and resources
for dependents with ADD/ADHD and Autism.
Welcome to Germany
Time: 9:30 am -10:30 am
200), Fort Belvoir
Instructor: Ms. Faitheleen Henderson and Ms. Kimberly
Bonnette
For information, call (703)805-3436/ 5058.
Come learn about the traditions, culture, and life in Germany!
Find out about schools, housing, child care, traveling with pets,
managing your move and more. Family members are encour-
aged to attend.
ADD/ADHD & Autism Parent Coffee
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
200), Ft Belvoir
The ADD/ADHD & Autism Parent Coffee is an informal forum
where guests share community resources and network. Addition-
ally, select community experts will be on hand to teach about and
lead group discussions on the needs and resources for depend-
ents with ADD/ADHD and Autism.
Friday Family Fun Night
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
200), Ft Belvoir
The Friday Family Fun Night is an event that offers EFMs and
Family members a chance to engage in fun indoor and outdoor
activities, such as WII, Karaoke, board games and other play op-
portunities. Families are able to interact and engage with other
Families with special needs in a safe and accepting environment.
Levy/ Smooth Move Seminar
Date(s): December 11, 2014 and January 8 & 22, 2015
Time: 9:30 am -11:00 am
Location: Barden Ed Center, 9325 Belvoir Rd, Fort Belvoir
Instructor: Ms. Faitheleen Henderson & Ms. Kimberly Bonnette
This seminar is by invitation only. Please check with your unit to
verify Cap Cycle date.
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
Exceptional Family
Member Program
Call (202)767-0450
For resources and referrals.
Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Newcomers Orientation
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Community Center, 10300 Taylor Rd (BLDG 1200),
Fort Belvoir
Instructor: Ms. Faitheleen Henderson
For all new incoming personnel. Held every month on the Tues-
day on or after the 10th in the Community Center
Spouse Meet & Greet/Hearts Apart
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service, 9800 Fort Belvoir Road
(BLDG 200), Fort Belvoir
Instructor: Ms. Faitheleen Henderson and Ms. Kimberly Bon-
nette
For information, call (703)805-3436 / 5058.
New spouses to the Fort Belvoir military life. Children are wel-
come. Registration required.
English as a Second Language
Date(s): January 7-8 & 21- 22, 2015
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Instructor: Faitheleen Henderson/ Stacy Edwards
Instructional assistance for improving English comprehension
and speaking. Registration required.
Welcome to Korea
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
nette
For information, call (703)805-3436 / 5058.
Come learn about the traditions, culture, and life in Korea.
Overseas Orientation: Welcome To Hawaii
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location:Army Community Service, 9800 Fort Belvoir Road
nette
For information, call (703) 805-3436 / 5058.
Come learn about the traditions, culture, and life in Hawaii.
Foreign Born Spouse/ Naturalization
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Ms. Faitheleen Henderson and Ms. Stacy Edwards
Immigration/ citizenship assistance.
Right Start
Date(s): Every Wednesday
Time: 7:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: Military and Family Support
Center, 118 Brookley Ave (BLDG 13),
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Instructor: Varies
Information for those new to Joint Base
Anacostia-Bolling. Family members
encouraged to attend. Registration required.
Sponsor Training
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
(BLDG 13), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Learn about resources and programs available to make your spon-
sorship experience a success.
Smooth Move and Overseas Planning
Date(s): December 23, 2014 and 27 January 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 am– 11:00 am
Location: Military and Family Support Center (BLDG 13), Joint
Base Anacostia-Bolling
Instructor: Varies
Transferring to a new duty station? This single-session workshop
offers tips to help make your move as "painless" as possible!
Topics include hints on shipping household goods, travel and
financial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to
reduce relocation stress.
Welcome to Korea
Date(s): December 5, 2014 and 9 January 9, 2015
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Army Community Service classroom, 202 Custer Rd,
Bldg. 201, Fort Myer
Instructor: Mr. Corwin Smith and Ms. Amanda Bernstein
For information, call (703) 696-0156/0153.
Overview of customs and culture for PCS relocation to Korea
(and other Pacific destinations upon request).
Welcome to Germany
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Army Community Service classroom, 202 Custer Rd
(BLDG 201), Fort Myer
For information, call (703) 696-0156/0153.
Overview of customs and culture for PCS relocation to Germany
(and other European destinations upon request).
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Spouse Meet and Greet
Time: 12:00 pm -4:00 pm
Location: Army Community Service classroom, 202 Custer Road
(BLDG 201), Fort Myer Traveling to DC Holiday Market
For information, call (703) 696-0156//0153.
Offers military spouses an opportunity to meet other spouses and
obtain information on various topics.
Sponsorship Training
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Army Community Service classroom, 202 Custer Road
(BLDG 201), Fort Myer
Instructor: Corwin Smith & Amanda Bernstein
For information, call (703) 696-0156//0153.
Information and hands-on training for those wanting to become a
sponsor.
Smooth Move
Time: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Location: Marine Corps Community Service, Northeast Road
(BLDG 12), Henderson Hall
Instructor: Mr. William Acevedo and Mr. Corwin Smith
Informal briefing to learn about new duty station, moving with
TRICARE, arranging household goods move with Transportation
Office, Sponsorship, Housing, and more in preparation for a PCS
relocation.
Welcome Aboard Orientation
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Room 105, 1555 Southgate Rd (BLDG 29), Hender-
son Hall
Instructor: Mr. Willie Acevedo
General information for all new joins to the area. Topics include
child care, housing, metro/ transportation options, finance,
SemperFit programs and education opportunities, to name a few.
Permanent Change of Station Class (PCS)
Time: 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
Location: Conference Room, 1555 Southgate Rd (BLDG 12),
Henderson Hall
Instructor: Mr. Willie Acevedo
General Information on preparing for your PCS move. Topics of
discussion are household goods, entitlements, finances and e-
relocation websites.
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INFORMATION ADVERTISED
IN THIS
PUBLICATION!
CONTACT:
Family Advocacy Program
703-696-3512
ACS Family Advocacy Program,
202 Custer Road, Bldg. 201
Fort Myer, VA 22211
(703) 696-3512
www.army.mil/jbmhh
or
www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/ACS.html
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