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Special Programs

New Parent Support Program
Description: The thrill of a new baby is one of life's most wonderful and challenging experiences. However, parenthood is the role we are least prepared for. The NPSP's goal is to ease the transition by providing education and support to parents during the pregnancy, birth and up through the first three years of childhood.
Services::
Voluntary program consisting of home visits by family advocacy nurse specialist providing education on pregnancy, baby and toddler care, literature, videos, sibling classes, play group, basic parenting classes, referral to community resources, couples communication skills classes, family counseling, and support groups
Those who could benefit:
Active Duty Families with children 3 years or under; Single parents, with no local support or family, parents of difficult to parent baby or toddler, expectant or new parents needing support, stressed out individuals due to financial or marital issues, those with limited or no knowledge/experience of care for babies, those experiencing frequent TDY's or a remote tour, colicky/ fussy, or high needs baby, parents having discipline problems.
Anger Management Support Group
The Anger Management Group is a 12 session therapy group that meets weekly and covers several areas of discussion including: learning to live without violence, effects of violence on men, women, and children, recognizing and controlling anger, alcohol, drugs and violence, learning to listen to others, feelings and communication, jealousy, becoming an assertive person, and negotiating conflicts.
 

Marriage Counseling Service
Therapeutic marital counseling services offered to active duty, reserves & retired military families, as a preventative resource. The emphasis is on prevention and for those individuals that voluntarily whish to engage in counseling to address the various common problems couples face. Common concerns addressed in counseling include communication problems, parenting concerns, intimacy and relationship enhancement. Individuals take an active part in developing the goals of counseling and services which are offered at frequency tailored individual needs.

Women's Support Group: 
This is a weekly support group that is designed to allow both civilian and military women an opportunity to discuss concerns specific to women.

COMMON SENSE PARENTING PROGRAM
The program was developed by Boys Town and is presented once weekly for 5 sessions. Sessions cover such core topics as: parents as teachers; communicating and how to change behavior, preventative teaching; setting your child up for Success and, teaching expectations, corrective teaching; responding to problem behavior, and teaching self control; responding calmly when your child wants to argue and yell.

Marriage 101
What is Marriage 101?
-An informative workshop for couples to help preserve the best in their relationship.
-A luncheon workshop offered monthly in collaboration with The Family Support Center.
-Topics include: Communications skills for couples, emotional needs, romance and finance, hot topics in love and marriage, conflict management for couples, and more!
Class scheduled monthly, call 623-856-6829 for more information

Dads 101
Children unfortunately don't come with a book of instructions; Dad's 101 is an informative class taught by volunteer instructors who are also new dad's. Facilitators are trained teachers that can help participants feel more comfortable in their role in handling baby and to prepare for a more rewarding and enjoyable experience as a parent. The class is offered in a 2 day 4 Hr. format. Call for dates and times.
A Training Program for New
and Expectant Fathers

- Concerns for partner and relationship
- Labor and Delivery
-How to prepare for trip to hospital
-What to expect during labor and delivery
-Your role at the hospital

Classes meet at Airman Leadership School Call 856-3417 to register

Your New and
Exciting Role as Dad
-Avoiding gender stereotypes
-Fathers in the past, fathers today
-Benefits of father involvement
-Fatherhood: The Undiscovered Country
-Greatest fears about becoming fathers

The class is interactive, taught by Dads and will provide practical knowledge about your new role as a Dad.

Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP)
The program is a highly respected workshop based in 25 years of research in the field of marital health and success. Classes will focus on improving couples communication skills and enhancing intimacy in relationships. All couples are welcome.