Hello, Here is the monthly communication for September. Please forward to your military contacts to spread awareness of information and resources available through Military OneSource. Thank you! I have met some amazing people and built meaningful friendships while working and volunteering in the military community. However, with the reality of the mobile military life, making connections can be challenging to some people. With relocations that take you to different parts of the world, it can seem impossible to find a stable career or create long-term friendships. This month, we are focusing on how military families can establish connections and build relationships and successful careers no matter where they are. Whether its networking with other military spouses or partners to expand your career options or getting to know your neighbors after a PCS move, Military OneSource has tips and ideas for how you can make meaningful connections no matter where life takes you! If you’re unable to view this email in HTML, visit this link à militaryonesource.mil/monthly-focus?month=september|year=2014 Access our Military OneSource eNewsletter à militaryonesource.mil/enewsletter Access our newsletter for military families with specials needs “The Exceptional Advocate” à apps.militaryonesource.mil/efmp/news *Login may be required. Casualty Assistance Grief and Loss: How Can I Help? A Guide for Family and Friends * Children, Youth & Teens Department of Defense Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity Kids and Socializing Online * Crisis and Prevention Finding Help for Depression Through Military Support Programs K-12 and College Education Help Your Family Manage Back-to-school Stress * How to Build a Relationship With Your Childs School When Youre in the Military Legal Information Choosing a Legal Guardian for Your Child * How to Report Child Abuse As a Member of the Military Rights and Benefits of Divorced Spouses in the Military Money Management Purchasing Renters Insurance When Youre a Service Member Moving Family Readiness System Know Your Installations Relocation Support Offices Resources to Help Your Children Adjust to a New School * FREE WEBINARS THIS MONTH: K-12 Education Resources for Educators Date and Time: September 16, 2014 (Tuesday), 4:30pm-5:30pm PDT Registration link: https://www2.gotomeeting/register/263653714 Description: This webinar is for educators who have K-12 students from military families. Learn about military programs and resources you can share with parents and students, free professional development trainings, tools, and resources for educators, including special education. Become prepared to help students in your class who come from military families. Presented by California Military OneSource Consultant, Jhoselyn Ramirez. Give Care. Take Care. Date and Time: September 17, 2014 (Wednesday), 8:00am-9:00am PDT Webinar link: https://connectcol.dco.dod.mil/milfamlearningnetwork Description: While caregiving may present itself as a natural extension of one’s relationship, some of the tasks associated with caregiving may be new or different for both the caregiver and service member. Caregivers may have to assume the role of surrogate decision-maker for their wounded service member, help with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, among a myriad of other tasks. This session will describe how to respect the autonomy of the warrior as a surrogate decision-maker. It will also describe tasks associated with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, including potential challenges, evaluating those challenges and tips for addressing them. With a little knowledge and some critical thinking skills, caregivers can effectively give care while taking care. Presented by Andrew Crocker. To connect to this webinar, which is hosted by DoD, you must install security certificates if you are not on a military installation. Instructions for accessing the live session can be found at: extension.org/pages/70592 For those who cannot connect to the Adobe site, an alternative viewing of this webinar will be running on Ustream ustream.tv/channel/milfamln Also you can connect to the Adobe webinars using the iPhone, iPad, and Droid apps. Search for DCO Connect in the respective stores. No registration is required. Online Military Caregiver Peer Forum Date and Time: September 17, 2014 (Wednesday), 10:00am-11:00am PDT Registration link: https://www2.gotomeeting/register/300197674 Description: This forum is designed to allow caregivers to connect virtually with other caregivers to discuss challenges associated with being a primary caregiver to wounded, ill or injured service member or family member. The online forum will begin with a 10-minute presentation surrounding self-care, followed by a moderated chat among participants. This webinar is designed to allow caregivers to connect virtually with other caregivers to discuss challenges associated with being a primary caregiver to wounded, ill or injured service member or family member. You may submit your questions to our presenter, Serena Babb-Bermudez, before the webinar by sending an email to MOSWebinars@militaryonesource. Online privacy tune-up: Facebooks settings Date and Time: September 18, 2014 (Thursday), 11:00am-12:00pm PDT Webinar Link: https://blackboard.unh.edu/webapps/bb-collaborate-bb_bb60/launchSession/guest?uid=5986cecb-5b2c-4877-aaac-4b9d1d8aeb85 Description: Sharing things on a social network (e.g., Facebook) shouldn’t lead to a surprise of who gets to see it. Yet, the surprises are what make most people feel that their privacy is being infringed. It’s not that we don’t want to share, it’s that we want to understand exactly how and with whom we are sharing. However, the privacy settings are often confusing and difficult to find. Participants in this webinar will gain a better appreciation for online privacy, and leave better equipped to adjust their own privacy settings in Facebook. While the focus will be on particular settings in Facebook, the principles will be applicable for many social networks. Presented by Stephen Judd. K-12 Education Resources for Military Families Date and Time: September 18, 2014 (Thursday), 6:00pm-7:00pm PDT Registration link: https://www2.gotomeeting/register/669369082 Description: This webinar is for military families who have children enrolled in grades K-12. Learn about military programs and resources that can help you and your school-age children, free parenting trainings, tools, and resources for parents and caregivers, including special needs/special education resources. Become prepared to tackle the challenges of being a military family this new school year. Presented by California Military OneSource Consultant, Jhoselyn Ramirez. Using Tricare For Life Date and Time: September 25, 2014 (Thursday), 10:00am-11:00am PDT Registration link: https://www2.gotomeeting/register/648004914 Description: This webinar discusses using TRICARE For Life. You may submit your questions to our presenter, Anne Breslin, before the webinar by sending an email to MOSWebinars@militaryonesource. Respectfully, Jhoselyn Ramirez Southern California Military OneSource Consultant Contractor (213) 608-5767 jhoselyn.ramirez@militaryonesource
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:31:34 +0000
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