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 Empowerment Group:
This is a monthly support group that is designed to allow both civilian and military women an opportunity to discuss concerns specific to women. Please call x6-3417 for more information.
Dads 101 Children unfortunately don't come with a book of instructions; Dads 101 is an informative class taught by volunteer instructors who are also new dads. 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.
A Training Program for New
and Expectant Fathers
- Concerns for partner and relationship
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Labor and Delivery
-How to prepare for trip to hospital
-What to expect during labor and delivery
-Your role at the hospital
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.
