Quantico MCCS LIFE April Magazine | Page 8

Families Over Coming Under Stress (FOCUS) 2034 Barnett Ave, Little Hall, Lower Level, Quantico, 703-784-0189 Email: [email protected] FOCUS is a prevention service designed to help families manage the stress that arises from the challenges of military life. The program includes the entire family and is customized to suit each family’s needs. FOCUS is offered in several formats: family consultations, family training, couples training, small group training, and workshops. FOCUS maintains strong connections with other military family services to support a network of care for families and couples. 20 APR 1000 - 1100 Come join FOCUS at Library Story Time in honor of Month of the Military Child! MCB Quantico’s Base SgtMaj Williams will be the guest reader! Learn to manage big feelings and create a craft related to the book and skills learned. Look for FOCUS at Month of the Military Child events! APRIL TIP OF THE MONTH - FAMILIES OVER COMING UNDER STRESS Now that the weather is getting better, you might be ready to start spring cleaning. While it can feel nice to clean up from the winter, there are chores to be done year round! Consider creating a chore chart so everyone in the family knows what needs to be done and who is responsible for doing it. Don’t be afraid to get creative! Consider, creating a chart with pictures for younger family members. The FOCUS program can help families with a chore chart and many other wonderful skills to help stay on task. Don’t just get by, get stronger! 6