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Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) provides
educational resources and
These programs are supported at all major installations
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Our office is located in the New River Post Office parking lot, at the rear of the lot, and we invite you to visit us. Our building number is AS-232. Our office hours vary; please call us at 449-5343 with questions and interest in our upcoming classes.
MCFTB Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm Closed Weekends and Holidays MCFTB Facility may be reserved for unit events/meetings on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made by calling 449-5343 during work hours
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Lifestyle is a way of living and in this case it means understanding the military community and the unique lifestyle it offers. |
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Marine Corps Lifestyle Insights come from experienced Marine Corps spouses who relate their experiences of living the Marine Corps lifestyle, who understand first hand what you are going through and who want to help you understand and adapt to the new culture you married into. |
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Networking represents the people you get to know during L.I.N.K.S. and all the others you will meet during your journey in Marine Corps living. |
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Knowledge is what you will leave with and what will help you understand and navigate the Marine Corps culture. |
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Is for the new Skills you will learn to help you enjoy and thrive in our Marine Corps community. |
L.I.N.K.S.
New River Air Station
Tel: 910 449-4676/5343
E-mail:
ginger.booth@usmc.mil
Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation
According to Recent Studies Sponsored By the Commandant of
the Marine Corps,
CREDO was voted as the #1
Quality of Life Incentives available
to Marines & Sailors.
PHONE NUMBERS: 910-450-1671/1668
FAX NUMBER: 910-450-1669
CREDO provides an assortment of ministries to sea service personnel and their families. The goal of CREDO is to help people grow toward increased functional ability, spiritual maturity, acceptance of responsibility, and enhanced readiness. While CREDO does not take the place of professional therapy, many have reaped significant benefits from attending a CREDO retreat.
What Can CREDO Do For Me? CREDO provides individuals with an opportunity to:
Develop personal and spiritual growth
Build self-confidence
Improve relationships
Resolve personal issues
Learn to handle anger more constructively
Improve communication skills
Establish new friendships
Strengthen a marriage
Relax
When Are Retreats Held? Retreats are conducted on weekends. The Personal Growth Retreat is 72 hours (Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon). Other retreats start on Friday afternoon. Expenses are paid by the Marine Corps. All retreats require advance registration, and space is limited. For more information, please call 910-450-1671/1668.
Who Can Attend A Retreat? Active duty, retired and Reserve Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard personnel, DoD civilian employees, as well as family members with appropriate ID cards, 18 years or older, are eligible to attend.
Retreats Offered By CREDO
Personal Growth Retreat – (72 hours) The cornerstone of CREDO, the PGR is a unique opportunity to address personal issues and meet new people. Spouse CANNOT attend together. Furthermore, this retreat is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend either the Marriage Enrichment or the Spiritual Growth Retreat.
Women's Growth Retreat - (48 Hours) This weekend is designed to encourage women to succeed in their chosen roles. It provides a plan for daily living that enhances life, embodies joy, and honors women.
Marriage Enrichment Retreat -
(48 hours) This weekend offers
couples an opportunity to strengthen
and develop their marital skills.
Spiritual Growth Retreat - (48 hours) This is a weekend that is based on Christian principles. Participants join together in order to unite and revitalize the Body of Christ and find direction in His love.
Parent/Teen Retreat - (48 Hours) - Often one of the most trying relationships is that of Parent and Teen. This weekend will challenge and refine relationships enabling families to give and receive love while developing effective communication and conflict resolution skills. This retreat is appropriate for teens grades 10 to 12.
Teen Retreat - (48 hours) Teens gather for a weekend of personal challenge and spiritual direction. This weekend is reserved for youth who are in grades 6 to 12. They are divided into middle school and senior high groups.
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The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers and nurses who provide educational and supportive services to military families.
Our trained, supervised staff has extensive knowledge of the issues encountered by today's parents. These home visitors are sensitive tothe unique challenges facing military families.
The NPSP helps families cope with stress, isolation, pre and post deployment, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood through a variety of programs.
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Contact Information: MCAS New River Courtney Buzzard (910) 449-4702 MCFTB AS-232 Curtis Road (Between the Post Office and Chapel)
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Lifeskills Education and Training
Life Skills Training provides connection to, or facilitation of various
workshops in such areas as parenting, financial management, stress and anger
management, and understanding personal differences.
Classes include:
Family Care Plans,
Four Lenses,
Casualty Assistance,
Aging and Elder Care,
Parenting for Tweens and Teens
and a variety of programs available through the Spouses Learning Series (SLS).
The Lifeskills Trainer also serves as the liaison for PREP, CREDO and the pre-marital workshops. Individuals can sign up for various classes through Marine Corps Family Team Building. Commands can also schedule unit specific sessions for any of the classes mentioned.
For more information contact
Chris Demetriades
910-449-4674/5343
Readiness and Deployment Support
The READINESS AND DEPLOYMENT support program at Marine Corps Family Team Building offers a comprehensive program that deals with PRE, DURING, and POST DEPLOYMENT.
Some of the opportunities are as follows:
PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFS assist service members and their families in preparing and coping with the changes and difficulties of deployment.
KIDS N DEPLOYMENT event is a workshop developed for children with a deployed parent. This event offers age appropriate activities that are designed to assist children with processing their feelings and struggles.
BEYOND THE BRIEF is a series of workshops and discussions centered on deployment topics. In the Midst is an event that offers a celebration for "making it half way" and offers stress relief tips and enhancement tools that assist spouses to feel better prepared to face the "rest" of the deployment.
The KIDS N REUNION Workshop focuses on the unique stresses and struggles that children, youth and teens may encounter before the return of a deployed parent. The workshop offers age appropriate activities and discussion that is designed to educate and assist the participant with adjusting to the return.
The RETURN and REUNION WORKSHOP FOR SPOUSES focus on reintegration, healthy communication, expectations, and other relevant topics.
For more information please contact the Readiness and Deployment Specialist Trainer at 910-449-4673.