Personal and Family Life Education- JB Pearl Harbor- Hickam

Classes open to all military ID cardholders – active duty, family members, retirees, Guard/Reserve.

Sign up on the Great Life Hawaii MFSC Class Schedule for workshops to pursue your personal development goals!

Would your unit like a training specialist to visit your command/unit and train on a personal development topic?  Use the attached GMT request form to coordinate!

ANGER MANAGEMENT: Anger is a completely normal and healthy human emotion that is meant to be felt. It may be a fleeting annoyance or felt as full-fledged rage.  How we channel that anger and emotion is important!  Class is designed to help you better understand, channel and control your anger responses.

BUILDING SELF ESTEEM IN CHILDREN: Did you know a parent’s behavior could influence their child’s thinking? Learn the “language of encouragement” and the importance of building self-esteem in children. Discover the power of mutual respect and how to understand the difference between praise and encouragement.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION:  Conflict allows people to grow, and teams to strengthen. The class provides an understanding of attitudes and behaviors when faced with conflicting situations. Interactive activities will support learning of techniques to manage conflict and work with others to solve problems.

Daddy Basic Training: This two-hour, in-person class is designed for new dads. We cover the last trimester of pregnancy, the birth process, and the first few months of parenthood. We also invite “veteran” dads so all your questions can be answered. Reach out to your MFSC Education team to register!

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS: Have you ever interacted with a difficult person? This class will improve understanding of difficult behaviors, and help you to work better with people you may label as difficult.

FOUR LENSES/TRUE COLORS: Fun and interactive workshop to promote better self-understanding. Work individually, and with others, to increase self-awareness and understanding of your personality. Greater understanding will help you communicate more effectively, and improve team cohesion and interpersonal relationships.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS:  This class outlines characteristics of a healthy relationship, self-esteem’s effect on choices, effective communication and conflict resolution. We’ll give you the tools to build and maintain a solid foundation for a quality relationship. Great for any personal relationship, whether working, family, or romantic.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FOR TEENS:  One in three teens will experience a violent dating relationship by the time they reach adulthood. Teens will learn the core elements of building Healthy Relationships: high self-esteem, qualities to look for in partners, social media and keeping safe! **Parents, please attend “Parents: Your Teens and Dating”

HIGH-TECH PARENTING:  Social media – it’s not an anonymous world! It is very easy to be caught up in the “feeling” of anonymity behind the click of a mouse. Unfortunately, the lessons learned can lead to threatened safety, humiliation or the cost of a friendship. Help your children understand the value of safety, modesty and care while posting on the internet!

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:  Would you like to master the art of people skills and maximize the impact of your first impressions? Having strong interpersonal skills can open many avenues in work and in life. This class will teach you about communication, conversation, and the value of soft skills in the workplace.

PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION: Having positive parent-child communication is key to maintaining healthy family relationships. Improve your communication skills with your children of all ages; we will discuss techniques suitable for each age group.

PARENTS: YOUR TEENS & DATING: One in three teens will experience a violent dating relationship by the time they reach adulthood. This class will provide you with information to help guide your teen in building positive dating relationships and keeping your teen safe. We will examine how to model positive relationships, build your teen’s self-esteem to prevent poor relationships and what to do if they experience violence.

POSITIVE PARENTING:  Parenting skills are something learned. We are not born with them, and children do not arrive with instructions. This class will enhance your parenting skills and make your parenting goals attainable.  Topics include establishing positive relationships, disciplining assertively and creating realistic expectations.

SLEEP ROCKS!: We often take sleep for granted. We hear people brag about how much they work on little sleep. We often feel our schedules do not permit enough sleep! Learn about the importance of good sleep hygiene and incorporating these practices into your daily routine. Managing time for sleep, practicing good sleep habits will lead to improved health and energy levels; this can change your life!

STOP BULLYING:  Has your child been a victim of bullying? Has your child been the bully? This workshop looks at the dynamics of bullying and ways to defend against it.  Building our children up today will help end bullying for tomorrow!

STRATEGIZING WITH STRESS:  Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to demands we face.  People may experience challenges with stress.  Over time, high levels of stress can lead to serious health and psychological problems.  This class is designed to help improve understanding the effect stress has on our personal and professional lives, and techniques to improve stress management and how to interrupt the stress cycle.

SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS: Learn ways to prevent suicide, including: building resilience, coping positively with life stress and relationships with peers, co-workers and families. Identify risk and protective factors related to suicide as well as how to apply ACT (Ask, Care, Treat) *Counts as required Navy Suicide Prevention training.*

TIME MANAGEMENT:  Acquire skills to make better choices about time management and achieve your goals.  Gain the personal understanding and practical skills to implement a customized framework for successful time management according to your priorities.

TRANQUIL SEAS: MINDFULNESS AND SELF-CARE:  Self-care is a critical element in managing stress, preventing burnout and achieving a sense of fulfillment. Evaluate ways you can build self-care into your daily routine, be mindful through your activities and reach your fullest potential.

WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE: Learn to manage everyday stressors to create a healthy work and personal life balance. This class will focus on strategies to create realistic expectations and challenge negative thinking patterns while expanding your toolkit for maximum balance, well-being, and fulfillment.