LifeSkills

Calling all couples! YES ALL COUPLES. Married, dating, committed, just met, carpooling – you’re totally the right fit. No matter how long you’ve been together or your marital status you’re are guaranteed to walk away from this workshop as Relationship Ninjas, capable of fighting off the rough patches when they sneak up on you. Couples spend most of their time in one-on-one discussions putting the skills they’re learning to practice right away.

Hey, what are you doing on Friday? Don’t worry; this is NOT some couples therapy session. Bring your better half along for a DATE NIGHT where you can actually learn more about one another and connect in new ways all while having a total blast! Impossible you say? We double-dog dare you to spend an evening discovering the different ways that each of you views family, relationships, intimacy, and finances. Missing out on this may be the biggest mistake of your life. Yes. Even bigger than the one you just remembered!

Hey, what are you doing on Friday? Don’t worry; this is NOT some couples therapy session. Like the title says, this enchanted evening walks couples through the “5 Love Languages,” helping you to figure what presses your buttons, but more importantly how to score major points with your better half. Relying on tons of interaction and immediate application, couples learn what works (and what doesn’t). Plus, we’ll even get into how to make this work when you’re thousands of miles apart.

Based on Dr. Gary Chapman’s bestselling book by the same title.

Not sure why everyone doesn’t see things your way? Clearly if they did, everything would be much better. Sadly, each of us sees the world from different points of view. This hilarious, interactive workshop identifies which “lens” you use to look at our world. More importantly, you’ll learn how others see the exact same world. No matter what role you fill (leader, follower, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, parent, or child) you’ll walk away with a whole new perspective on just about everyone around you.

Everyone believed that the Sun revolved around the Earth, and then in 1543 Copernicus blew everyone’s mind! Just like that, most people believe that only after they’re successful will they finally be happy. Based on recent discoveries in the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience, that formula for happiness is dead wrong.  In fact, it’s COMPLETELY backwards. It turns out, happiness actually fuels success, not the other way around. When we become more positive, our brain becomes more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, healthier, resilient, and productive. It can be as easy as 20 seconds, but you’ll have to register to find out how.

Based on Shawn Achor’s book by the same title, and as taught in Harvard’s famed Happiness Course and to Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

Lasting relationships take work. Add the military lifestyle to that and now you’re up against another set of challenges altogether. No matter where you’re at in your current relationship, there’s no better time to make it stronger than ever. We’re talking silverback gorilla strong! While it’s always great to attend couples classes together, sometimes that just can’t happen (so individuals are always welcome, too). Whether the honeymoon hasn’t happened yet, is still ongoing, or was over years ago, the information and activities offer positive and proactive ways to build a healthy, lasting relationship.

Trying to figure out how to balance two households set to collide? Tired of playing the evil step-parent in your very own fairytale movie? Come crack the code on the common challenges facing blended families. Explore new ways in achieving family unity, all while spending some time with others that are in the same boat as you. Who knows, you may be able to steal some of their ideas and end up like the Brady Bunch – minus the bell bottoms.

If motivation is what gets you started, HABITS are what keep you going. Every day military families face hurdles that would force Olympians to throw in the towel. Setting up a solid foundation and some reliable habits will take you from “we can’t” to “we can” and before you know it, you’ll be saying WE DID! Getting there takes teamwork, talent, desire, vision, and focus from the entire family. Of course, a few proven principles wouldn’t hurt either!

Have you ever had a conversation go downhill fast when you heard the words, “What’s that supposed to mean?” Gender, age, experiences, and style can all impact how we communicate with the people around us. Sometimes it isn’t even what you say; it’s how you say it. There are some fundamental mistakes that most of us make without even realizing it, but there’s hope. “Say What?!?” is your chance to take the first step toward improving every personal and professional relationship you have.

Everyone has a best friend. Well, how did they get to be your best friend? You took the time to get to know each other. You found out that you shared common interests and points of view. You built trust and reliability over time. You remained loyal to each other when the going got tough. You probably provided alibis to throw off the cops!

What if you took the time to build the same relationship with the person that KNOCKS YOUR SOCKS OFF?!? It’s impossible to really know someone without investing the time in it, and marrying someone you hardly know is like joining the Marine Corps on an OPEN CONTRACT – who knows where you’ll end up! This workshop allows participants to eliminate the JERK(ETTE) before they have the keys to your heart… and base housing.

Discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands. In this workshop participants will discover their child’s love language, assist children in successful learning, use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively and build a foundation of unconditional love for the child.  Once you discover your child’s primary language—then speak it—you will be well on your way to a stronger relationship with your flourishing child.

Learn how to manage stress by changing your response to it. Participants will learn to apply helpful techniques to manage their personal stress response and how to use a problem solving method to take action in high-stress situations.

Learn how to manage stress by changing your response to it. Learn to apply helpful techniques to manage your personal stress response. Learn how to apply a problem solving method to take action in high-stress situations.  Understand a basic overview of stress and explain the Combat and Operational Stress Continuum.  Identify at least two personal symptoms of stress. Identify at least two personal strategies for managing stress. Name at least two resources that can help Marine families address stress. Develop and Individual Action Plan for managing stress.

This workshop contains information regarding actions that service members and families should take to be informed and prepared in the event of natural and man-made hazards. This workshop is designed for families to prepare themselves for all types of emergencies, to increase their personal sense of security and peace of mind.

Participants will learn two factors that cause conflict. There are three styles that individuals can use to respond to conflict. In this workshop participants discover the characteristics of three levels of conflict that lead to escalation and will learn two techniques that productively resolve conflict.

Participants in our various productivity work sessions establish new mindsets about where to spend their time-driven by their most important priorities, as well as skillsets and toolsets that enable them to filter out distractions, achieve their highest priorities with excellence, and feel successful about what they have accomplished. Dramatically increase individuals’ focus on their most important goals, that are often buried by less important urgencies and distractions. Develop consistent processes and important people skills among their “unofficial” project managers. Enhance knowledge-worker abilities to increase productivity and communicate more effectively.

Aligns timeless principles of effectiveness with modern technology and practices. Develop increased maturity, greater productivity, and the ability to manage one’s self. Participants learn how to execute critical priorities with laser-like focus and careful planning. Increase team engagement, morale, and collaboration and how to improve communication skills and strengthen relationships. The workshop creates a framework for developing core values, creating a highly effective culture and develop current and high-potential leaders who model both character and competence.