Cover Me video
This documentary was created to raise Marines' and leaders' awareness about combat and operational stress issues and that that Marines should seek medical help when they need it. As awareness increases, the stigma for seeking help is reduced. Run time 32 minutes. © The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

 

Sesame Steet Talk, Listen, Connect (Deployments, Homecomings and Changes)
This kit is designed to assist military families with young children better understand the various changes involved with deployments and homecomings. The kit includes two Sesame Street DVDs, a magazine for parents and caregivers in addition a child activity poster.

 

Marine Corps Family Team Building
Marine Corps Family Team Building: MCFTB offers primary and secondary tier preventative education to Marines and their families along the life cycle continuum. The preventative education is offered at specific, finite and predictable touch points across the life cycle. This training continuum is known as the Systematic Personal and Family Readiness Training Plan. MCFTB facilitates the following personal and family readiness training programs in support of the UPFRP.

 

Unit Family Readiness Program
Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program: The mission of the UPFRP is to train and prepare every Marine and their family to ensure optimum resiliency when faced with life cycle events. When every Marine and family in a unit reaches the optimum level of resiliency, a high state of personal and family readiness will result thereby ensuring the unit's high state of readiness. Family Readiness Officer's execute the Commander's intent along the following areas: Information & Referral; Official Communication; Readiness & Deployment Support; and Volunteer Management.

 

Stress Continuum poster
Two sided poster (18"x24") with the stress continuum on one side and an image of Marines working together on the other.

 

Resources poster
Poster (18"x24") with resources color-coded to the stress continuum to aid Marines and family members in understanding which help agencies apply in their current situation. Space is available to add local information to augment the provided resources.

 

Resources handout
Handout (8.5"x11") of resource listing, including stress continuum color-coding to aid Marines and family members in understanding which help agencies apply in their current situation. Space on the reverse is available to add local information to augment the provided resources.

 

Combating Stress pocket guide
Common indicators of stress issues and actions to mitigate them are presented in the format of the stress continuum in a format sized to fit easily in a pocket or notebook.

 

Spiritual Fitness Index Card
This is a self-assessment guide to assist service members in considering their Fitness of Spirit. For additional information regarding Fitness of Spirit resources, please contact the Chaplain for Marine and Family Programs Division.

 

Coping After a Suicide (A DCoE publication)
While no one can tell you how to feel, the loss of a loved one by suicide is often shocking, painful and unexpected. This information is designed to help you understand both the grieving process as well as some of the emotions that you may be experiencing.

 

Dispelling the Myths About Substance Use Disorders (A DCoE publication)
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the leading health problems in the United States and are also common in the military. This information is designed to help you understand the myths, and facts, about Substance Use Disorders.

 

Tips for Teens - Tobacco (A SAMHSA publication)
Provides facts and dispels myths about tobacco use. Discusses long- and short-term effects, physical and legal implications, and warning signs of tobacco use. Provides information for finding treatment.

 

Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event (SAMHSA)
Helps parents and teachers recognize common reactions children of different age groups (preschool and early childhood to adolescence) experience after a disaster or traumatic event. Offers tips for how to respond in a helpful way and when to seek support.

 

Managing Combat & Operational Stress A Handbook for Marines & Families
Information, strategies, and opportunities for Combat & Operational Stress using the stress continuum. The handbook explains the stress zones and gives strategies appropriate for each. READY - how to better enjoy life, personal growth from stress or deployment, and take care of your body. REACTING - Making safe choices, reconnecting with others, relaxation techniques decrease stress on your mind and body, and improve physical performance, and spirituality and building resilience. INJURED - Letting go of anger, someone coping with severe stress may experience behavior or personality change, using alcohol and drugs can make any combat or operational stress issue worse, and your health care provider may recommend various treatments. ILL - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Posttraumatic Stress (PTS), and coping with stress issues. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" Sources used to create the handbook: Stander, V., Kraft, H., Xiong, L., & Larson, G. (2009). Postdeployment User Guide: Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans (NHRC Tech. Doc. No. 09-91). San Diego: Naval Health Research Center. Available for order through the BHIN. VA's National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov. Also used: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ US Dept of Health and Human Services: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ and http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/ Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain injury: http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: http://www.dvbic.org/