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We help service members and their families foster strong and meaningful relationships through skill-building classes and workshops.

Program Resources

Life skills and support to help strengthen families and relationships.

Classes and Workshops

Learn life skills that help strengthen your relationships.

Classes and Workshops

Classes and workshops are available through the Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The classes and workshops are designed to help you build healthy relationships and stronger communties.

Register for classes and workshops by using the "Upcoming Events" calendar located on the FAP webpage. If calendar is not available contact the FAP office.

Not all classes and workshops are availalbe at all intallastions. Check with your FAP office for availability.

Within My Reach

Healthy relationship education class for you. Topics include: Your relationship vision; relationship safety (physical/emotional/commitment); “sliding v. deciding”(making clear decisions); problem behaviors; “smart love” principles; examining your relationship; impact of family background; expectations; communication danger signs; hidden issues; time-outs; assertive communication; forgiveness; “playing v. staying” (commitment); utilizing social support; should I stay or go; and overcoming relationship goals.

Triple P: The Power of Positive Parenting

The Triple P system helps enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents with the intent to prevent severe behavioral, emotional and developmental problems in children. Seminar is composed of 3 different parts. Seminar 1) The Power of Positive Parenting (includes information on a variety of discipline techniques to include time-outs; guided discussion; and logical consequences); Seminar 2) Confident, Competent Children; and Seminar 3) Raising Resilient Children (emotional intelligence).

Married and Loving It

This is a couples’ workshop that teaches the fundamentals of a relationship/marriage. Topics include basic communication; finances; conflict and anger management; and everyday decisions (i.e. division of household labor; boundaries with extended family members).

Warrior Maintenance: Stress Management for Marines and Families

This is a stress management course for service members, retirees, and family members. The curriculum covers the following topics: Adjusting your thinking, external factors impacting stress, the mind, connection and communication, resilience, healthy habits, and staying on track. The curriculum is designed to educate you about the most effective strategies used to manage controllable and uncontrollable stressors, whether you are ready to start using healthy coping strategies or just obtain information. The goal is to help you move from one behavior changing stage such as pre-contemplation or contemplation to planning, ready or maintenance stages.

Century Anger Management

This course explores 8 tools that help you manage anger. The goal is to teach you how to accurately examine triggers and perceptions of situations, and learn healthy, constructive ways to express your frustrations. Topics covered include stress management; empathy; respond v. react; self-talk; assertive communication; adjusting expectations; forgiveness; and time-out.

New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of licensed social workers, counselors and registered nurses who provide educational and supportive services to military families.

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Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Child & Youth

Problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth refer to actions that are developmentally inappropriate or harmful, such as non-consensual or aggressive behavior, and may require professional assessment and intervention to address potential underlying issues.

Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Child & Youth

Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Child & Youth (PSBCY) refers to behaviors initiated by children and youth under the age of 18 that involve sexual body parts (genitals, anus, buttocks, or breasts) in a manner that deviates from normative or typical sexual behavior and are developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful to the individual initiating the behavior, the individual(s) impacted by the behavior or others.

Sexual behaviors initiated by a child or youth under the age of 18 are more likely to deviate from normative or typical sexual behavior and be developmentally inappropriate and/or potentially harmful when they are characterized by one or more of the following:

Occur at a higher frequency than is typical given the child’s or youth’s age and development.
Are preoccupying or are a greater focus of the child’s or youth’s interactions and interests than other behaviors.
Interfere with the child’s or youth’s social development and/or general functioning.
Do not respond to caregiver or other adult intervention.
Involve sexual knowledge, language and/or behaviors that are inappropriate for the child’s or youth’s chronological or developmental age.
Include aggression, force, threats, or coercion.
Include intrusive sexual behavior, such as penetration.
Are deliberative rather than spontaneous or exploratory in nature.
Include alcohol or other mind-altering substances.
Involve aggressive or violent pornography.
Engender strong upset feelings in any other child or youth involved in the behaviors.
Are non-mutual.

Problematic sexual behavior usually takes place when a child feels anxious or angry, is reacting to a traumatic experience, is overly curious after seeing sexual materials, is seeking attention, is trying to imitate others, or is merely trying to calm him or herself.

Parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals should approach problematic sexual behaviors with sensitivity and address them in a supportive and non-punitive manner. If concerns arise about a child's or youth's sexual behaviors, it is advisable to seek guidance from your local Family Advocacy Program, or other relevant authorities to assess the behaviors and provide appropriate interventions. Early intervention and support are crucial in addressing PSBCY and ensuring the well-being of the child or youth involved.

Contact your local Family Advocate for more information, support, and counseling.

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviors used to gain control over a partner involving physical, emotional, and financial harm. Understanding the definition is crucial to recognizing and addressing abuse, ensuring the safety and well-being of those affected.

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is the use, attempted use, or threatened use of force or violence against an intimate partner. It is also a pattern of behavior that results in the emotional abuse, economic control, or interference with personal liberty that is directed towards an intimate partner. An intimate partner is a current or former spouse, a person with whom the abuser shares a child or common domicile, or a person who is in a romantic relationship with the abuser.

Examples of domestic abuse include, but are not limited to, taking your cell phone or keys, not allowing you to leave a location, controlling what you wear or who you speak to, limiting your access to money, name calling, pushing, hitting, sexual contact without your consent.

Reporting Options

Deciding whether to report domestic abuse can be difficult. If you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, it is normal to feel alone, afraid, and unsure about asking for help. Knowing your reporting options can help you decide what to do next.

Reporting Options

Reporting Instructions

Unrestricted
A person who has experienced domestic abuse who wants to pursue an official investigation of an incident should report to their chain of command, the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), or law enforcement. Following an unrestricted report this person has access to medical care, counseling, FAP advocacy, and other supportive services. All reports of child abuse are unrestricted reports.
Restricted
Restricted reporting allows an adult who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse to disclose the details of their abuse and receive medical care, counseling, and FAP advocacy without command or law enforcement involvement. Those electing to make a restricted report must report the abuse to a FAP clinician, FAP advocate, and in some states a DoD healthcare provider. Reporting to anyone not listed may result in an unrestricted report. A restricted report can be unrestricted later by the person who elected it. An unrestricted report cannot be restricted later.