Quantico MCCS LIFE August Magazine | Page 11

Marine Corps Family Team Building ( MCFTB )

Family Readiness

Marine Corps Family Team Building ( MCFTB )
126 Neville Rd . 703-634-2678 Email : mcftbquantico @ usmc-mccs . org Register at Eventbrite two days prior to event .
SIX HOURS TO A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP 3 AUG , 0800-1600 , GRAY RESEARCH CENTER Come and learn many new techniques and relationship tools you can use to ensure your relationship is loving and lasting . The activities , based on 20 + years of research in marital health , help couples learn how to communicate effectively , work as a team to solve problems , manage conflicts without damaging closeness , manage expectations and promote intimacy , and preserve and enhance commitment and friendship .
This workshop is for you if :
• You ’ re involved in a close relationship , engaged , or married .
• You want romance and passion in your relationship .
• You ’ d sometimes like to shut out all of life ’ s hassles and just be together .
• You ’ re determined to knock down those walls that build with stress and make open communication with your partner difficult .
L . I . N . K . S COFFEE CHAT 3 AUG , 0900-1100 , BPAC HP CR Would you like to make friends while getting answers to questions about military life or this duty station ? Coffee Chat is open to all military spouses with quiet activities for little ones . Parental supervision is required .
TEAM MEETING 6 AUG , 1800-1930 , MCFTB HOUSE Join our LINKS team and help make a difference ! the Quantico LINKS Team is always seeking new members to help us serve the Military Spouse community aboard MCB Quantico . The LINKS program seeks to educate spouses regarding the resources available to them and methods for meeting the challenges of the military lifestyle .
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 10 AUG , 0900-1000 , MCFTB HOUSE Providing engaging workshops that equip participants with the knowledge and tools they will need to navigate the military lifestyle is the ultimate goal of the L . I . N . K . S . program . Volunteer opportunities consist of mentoring , office support , session support and hospitality . Build your resume , meet new people , and make a difference in your community .
LINKS FOR SPOUSES 23 AUG , 0800-1600 , VEC CR 5 This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the Family Care Plans policy and information on how to develop one . When everything is taken care of at home , Marines can concentrate more on the mission , be more productive and energetic , feel less family related stress , and be “ Ready ”. What does your family need to know in case of an emergency ? Come out and learn about all the documents that goes into a Family Care Plan .
BEFORE “ I DO ” 29 AUG , 0800-1600 , VEC CR 6 This class is designed for anyone who is thinking about marriage , engaged or married less than three years . This seminar teaches couples how to thrive within their marriage and protect the closeness of their relationship . Couples will gain greater insight into marriage , and how to do marriage “ well .” Topics covered during the seminar are Four Lenses , Interpersonal Communication , Managing Anger , Stress and Conflict , How to Build a Lasting Relationship , Healthy Sexuality , and Sound Financial Principles .
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