MCFTB - Programs for Adults
Programs Available
L.I.N.K.S. Marine Corps 101 for Spouses
L.I.N.K.S. 4 Marines Making the Most Out of This Journey
Family Readiness Program
Family Readiness Program Training provides necessary training for Command Teams, Family Readiness Officers (FROs), Family Readiness Advisors and Assistants on their roles and responsibilities in the Unit Family Readiness Program. This program also conducts briefs for units.
Family Readiness Volunteer Training is open to all spouses, parents, and extended family members of active duty Marines and those serving with Marines. Attending is a good way to meet others who share the Marine Corps bond while learning how the command team, MCCS team, and military family work together to manage mission, life, and career events. This 6-hour training is held monthly and is for those appointed to, or interested in, the role of Family Readiness Advisors/Assistants. Participants must register in advance through their unit FRO. It is required training for all Family Readiness Advisors/ Assistants.
For more information on training or to schedule a brief, please call 808-257-2657.
L.I.N.K.S.
Marine Corps 101 for Spouses
Let Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, & Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) be one way to welcome you to the unique, sometimes challenging, and very rewarding military lifestyle. As with any new lifestyle, many aspects in your everyday world will be very different from what you are used to.
Join the many spouses who have "been down this road" and are excited to pass along their valuable experiences during the next session of L.I.N.K.S. Meet new friends and make the most of your family's military tour. One two-day session will explain a little bit about military history and tradition, how to cope with a "PCS" (permanent change of station) move, and how to find and make use of the resources the base offers to families. To sign up for a session, call 808-257-2657 for more information.
L.I.N.K.S. 4 Marines
Making the Most Out of This Journey
Marine Corps living is a journey. This class will provide you with the essentials that every Marine needs to make the most of this journey.
Topics include:
- Base Benefits & Services
- Payday
- Separation & Deployment
- Moving in the Military
- Staying Marine
Please call for information about upcoming sessions.
LifeSkills
LifeSkills provides Marine Corps spouses the opportunity to further their personal and professional growth. The triad of workshops provide skills and educational development in the following areas: Communication, Relationship Building, Personal and Professional Empowerment, Business Management and Leadership, Stress Reduction, Goal Setting, and Life/Work Balance.
Workshop topics include:
- Understanding your personality type and others
- Improving Communications
- Dealing with difficult people
- Improving your team building skills
These four-hour interactive, educational workshops provide participants the opportunity to improve interpersonal skills, become a more effective communicator and facilitate better team building. Participants are also able to take a self-scored personality assessment and learn how their personality type relates and can interact more effectively with others. The skills and techniques gained through this workshop will benefit leaders of all experience levels.
Readiness & Deployment Support
Readiness & Deployment provides support to Marines, Sailors, and family through all phases of deployment through various briefs and workshops, designed to increase stability and autonomy.
Workshops & Briefs Offered:
- Pre-Deployment Briefs
- Beyond the Brief
- In the Midst
- Return & Reunion
Enhancing Readiness · Transforming Lives
Optimizing
Leadership Potential
CREDO is the Chaplain's Religious Enrichment Development Operation, a service of the United States Navy Chaplain Corps. This retreat ministry is funded by the Chief of Naval Operations and sponsored by the Navy Chief of Chaplains.
CREDO offers Personal Growth Retreats and Marital Enrichment
Retreats. With the
most beautiful oceanfront locations
on Oahu, CREDO offers participants
a place to relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life.
CREDO weekends are available to all active duty, military spouses, reservists, retirees, and DoD civilian employees, and their dependents. To register for a retreat, please call 808-257-1919 during regular office hours.
Kaneohe Bay, Building 218
Phone: 808-257-1919
Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
PREP
The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) is offered at the MCBH Chapel. PREP is a one-day couples communication and problem-solving workshop. Participating couples receive one copy of the book "Fighting for Your Marriage," two PREP one-day notes for couples, and a magnetic speaker/listener technique floor tile. Materials and lunch are provided at no cost. To register, please call 808-257-1501.