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Families Over Coming Under Stress (FOCUS) 2034 Barnett Ave. Little Hall, Lower Level. 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. AUGUST TIP OF THE MONTH - FAMILIES OVER COMING UNDER STRESS Did you know the flower associated with this month is the Gladiolus? It stands for “strength and love of marriage and family”. A perfect reminder of the strength it takes to be a military family! With summer almost over, it’s time to start preparing for the changes and challenges of starting a new school year. Do you have a plan to stay strong? At the FOCUS program, we teach families how to problem-solve and set goals around upcoming changes, so your family can enjoy the end of summer and build strength! Look for FOCUS at the National Night Out on Tue 7 Aug, at Lincoln Military Housing Summer Luau Pool Party on Fri 10 Aug and at the Base pool on 1 & 9 Aug during the morning Swim Lessons to find out how we can help your family cruise through summer! 8