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| Strong Bonds - Chaplains |
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PREP “Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program” offers Army Reserve Soldiers and their spouses a way to address the issues they face upon returning home.
View a CNN news story regarding this program. |
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 Recognizing the importance of Army families and that Soldiers with strong relationships make better Soldiers, Army chaplains initiated relationship skills building training and support in 1997. Since then, Strong Bonds has grown and developed into a sharply focused, prevention-oriented program available to active duty, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and their families. Currently, Strong Bonds has two readiness programs to meet the needs of Army Reserve Soldiers and their families.
www.arfp.org/strongbonds
Strong Bonds Couples-
Strengthens the marital bond, giving couples the tools information they need for better communication and relationship building. Originally referred to as Building Strong and Ready Families.
Strong Bonds Single Soldiers-
Focuses on the skills of finding the right partner and building a great relationship.
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 PREP is research based and teaches couples how to communicate effectively, solve problems and manage conflict without damaging closeness. The training is led by chaplains in comfortable, relaxing settings and will blend straightforward instruction with enjoyable, non-threatening, and practical exercises. This special opportunity is available to you through your Unit Ministry Team (UMT).
Obtain more information by contacting your unit chaplain or by calling Chaplain Mack Griffith, Army Reserve Command, at (404) 464-8475. This “no cost to you or your spouse event” to strengthen your marriage.
Teaches couples how to communicate effectively
Manage conflict without damaging closeness
Link to Strong Bonds Website
Link to PREP, Inc Website
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FOR MARRIED SOLDIERS
There are great programs in place to assist married Soldiers with the reunion process with spouse and family. “Strong Bonds” (marriage retreats) offers Army Reserve Soldiers and their spouses a way to address the issues they face upon returning home. The curriculum, Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) is research based and teaches couples how to communicate effectively, solve problems and manage conflict without damaging closeness. The training is led by chaplains in comfortable, relaxing settings and will blend straightforward instruction with enjoyable, non-threatening practical exercises. This special opportunity is available to all redeploying Army Reserve Soldiers through their Unit Ministry Team (UMT). Obtain more information by contacting your unit chaplain or by calling Chaplain Mack Griffith, Army Reserve Command, at (404) 464-8475). This “no cost to the Soldier or their spouse event” will strengthen their marriage. You may also obtain more information at www.strongbonds.org
FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS
Single Soldiers demobilizing are offered the opportunity to attend Single Soldier Retreats in comfortable, relaxed settings. The retreat is designed to assist Soldiers with reintegration and reunion through enhancing communication and stress coping skills. The training is led by chaplains and will blend straightforward instruction with enjoyable practical exercises. This is an opportunity for Soldiers to discuss issues that may have arisen during their mobilization as well as a chance to share their “success” stories. Obtain more information by contacting your unit chaplain or by calling Chaplain Mack Griffith, Army Reserve Command, at (404) 464-8475. There is no cost to the Soldier for this event.
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What is Strong Bonds?
[4/13/2007]
Strong Bonds is a Regional Readiness Command and Direct Reporting Commands, chaplain led program that helps Soldiers and their families build strong relationships. The program’s mission is to build soldier readiness by providing skills the Soldier can use to strengthen his or her marriage and other relationships.
Initially, Strong Bonds was intended solely for married couples, but it has now been expanded to include single Soldiers.
Each Strong Bonds program is targeted to meet Soldiers where they are in their relationship cycle and is administered through a training process that culminates in an off-site weekend retreat.
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Why is Strong Bonds important?
[4/13/2007]
Statistics show that Strong Bonds is a vital and necessary program. Currently, 56 percent of today’s Soldiers are married. With increasing demands placed on Army families and Soldiers, including frequent deployments and relocations, intimate relationships are tested and many marriages end in divorce. Research shows that training in communication, intimacy and conflict management increases marriage satisfaction and reduces rates of family violence.
In addition, about 30 percent of first-year Soldiers drop out of the Army. It is believed that this drop out rate could be significantly reduced if the Soldier had strong support from his or her family and loved ones. Frequent deployments and reunions present an even greater challenge to families who may or may not have the coping skills to address such stresses.
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To Find Out More, go to www.strongbonds.org.
Or contact the Unit Chaplain.
Army Reserve and National Guard Commanders and Chaplains, contact the US Army Reserve Command Chaplains office at (404)464-8475 or the National Guard Bureau Chaplains office at (866)839-7438.
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Free counseling outside of the military chain of command in your local area can be accessed through Military One Source. You can reach them by calling 1-800-464-8107 or online at www.militaryonesource.com.
TTY/TDD: 1-800-346-9188
En espanol, llame al: 1-800-375-5971.
Simultaneous translation of 140+ languages.
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