Podcasts about family readiness groups

The Army is a family—and just like with all families, communication is key. That's why Soldier and Family Readiness Groups were created, and the Army continues to spread the word on the services they provide—and solicit feedback from all possible stakeholders. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Dee Geise, the Director of the Prevention, Resilience and Readiness Directorate, to discuss how these Groups continue to improve the lives of Army spouses, how to find a proper work-life balance, and to compare their German experiences—and their fluency of the language.   Guest: Ms. Dee A. Geise, Director, Prevention, Resilience, and Readiness Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, D.C.   Has a member of the Army positively changed your life? Now is your chance to thank them publicly with a shoutout via our Hooah Hotline and have it possibly appear on an upcoming episode of AUSA's Army Matters podcast!   AUSA's Army Matters podcast can also be heard on Wreaths Across America Radio on Monday at 8 pm Eastern  You can find Wreaths Across America Radio on the iHeart Radio app, the Audacy app, and the TuneIn app. Search the word Wreath.    Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA's educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at podcast@ausa.org. Disclaimer: AUSA's Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.

Military children will experience on average 6-9 school transitions during their K-12 education, and some of these transitions may happen during the school year.  Listen as Dr. Jenny Cogbill discusses moving in the middle of the school year and the impact it has on students.  She shares valuable tips on how to best support these military children.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.gaspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Resources:   Military OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/changing-schools/   Military Spouse https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/pcs/6-survival-strategies-for-pcsing-mid-year-with-milkids/   Bio: Dr. Jenny Cogbill received a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a M.Ed. in Counselor Education from East Carolina University, and a Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University.   She began her career in teaching and counseling in K-12 schools and then moved to higher education as an adjunct professor in psychology and sociology. She began working with The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) in 2013 as a Parent to Parent Trainer and then transitioned to Professional Development in 2015. She continues to work for MCEC as an educator while also serving as the Liaison to the Science Advisory Board and working as a school counselor in North Carolina.   Since 1996, she has helped lead Soldier and Family Readiness Groups and has held leadership positions in multiple military-connected organizations. As an active-duty Army spouse of nearly 30 years, mom of three military children, one of whom is now serving in the Army, she is passionate about advocating for military children, their education, and for their families.   

Show SummaryOn this episode, we feature a conversation with Betsey Mercado, the CEO of the Objective Zero Foundation, , a wellness technology organization that is Connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters to prevent suicide through the Objective Zero App.About Today's GuestsBetsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero's administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Objective Zero Foundation WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness. You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Who says military spouses can't also have their own business, write pages and pages of inspiring books, be a social media influencer to thousands, and all while running the household when the military spouse is away either in the field, or on a combat deployment?In time's past, military spouses were known to have their hands full with taking care of the kids, managing the daily household tasks, running or operating the Family Readiness Groups, and many also held down a full-time hourly/salary jobs!Today's military spouse breaks that old mold and I have one of those outstanding spouses with me today and her name is Mrs. Rietta Boksha who has written two romantic novels, runs a full-time podcast with her cousin, and she's also a fully engaged social media influencer on Instagram.Rietta's Website: https://www.riettaboksha.comRietta's Book A Walk to Forever:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TT2SV2/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_B12BQN4TKHHDCG03Y3CT?linkCode=ml1&tag=rietta05-20Rietta's Book A Dance to Remember:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJPL9PT/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_WT811CN42G576TSTXR13?linkCode=ml1&tag=rietta05-20How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/thisshitisrealpodcast/Rietta's IG: https://www.instagram.com/riettabokshawrites/Go Fund Me for Mitch (Firefighter): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mitchs-recovery?fbclid=IwAR15b5jASoNUYbmjrywkgv2gjQH77dBHeBoYgOohaeZLx94OaVbJ7B-CTO4

Nikki joins the podcast to talk about "Dependas". What is a dependa-pottomus and how does one achieve the title. Their involvement in Family Readiness Groups, interacting with the command ombudsmen, the expected roles of military spouses, and how she deals with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravozulupodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravozulupodcast/support

Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to make a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active-duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with the development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero's administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Betsey's background and experience The origins of the Objective Zero App Becoming an OZ Ambassador Collaboration with other veteran organizations Building a community with the OZ App --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

When Army Ranger Maj. Chris Mercado spoke with his former combat buddy in 2014, he discovered that his friend, a veteran with a distinguished service record, was suffering from the post-service trauma and mental anguish that plagues so many of our nation’s veterans and active-duty military personnel — his friend was contemplating self-harm. A long, caring conversation saved his friend’s life and inspired a project that now has the capacity to save many others. Together with several friends, Chris and Betsey Mercado have created Objective Zero, a mobile app aimed at preventing military and veteran suicides by making a network of supportive professionals and volunteers available at the touch of a button. Today the network includes trained “ambassadors” in all 50 states and 26 countries, and lives are being saved. Objective Zero has been so innovative, and so effective, that it has been widely praised by the media. The Army Times named Chris “Soldier of the Year” in 2017, and Fast Company tapped him as one of the “Most Creative People in Business” in 2018. Chris and Betsey reminded us that situations like the COVID-19 pandemic have only heightened the need for services like Objective Zero. While at-risk individuals shelter-in-place, their social interactions are often diminished, and their sense of belonging and connectedness can be undermined. Especially for veterans transitioning out of uniformed service, where they previously took part in something so self-evidently larger than themselves, the isolation and detachment caused by quarantine can be overwhelming. In fact, usage of the Objective Zero app has never been higher, including use by many former military doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who are on the front lines of the pandemic. To learn more about Objective Zero and Chris’ and Betsey’s mission, visit www.objectivezero.org. You’ll find links to donate and to sign up for training as a suicide prevention “ambassador,” and you’ll find lots of additional media coverage. Join TendingBar for this sobering, yet encouraging conversation with Chris and Betsey, as they demonstrate what can happen when creativity, vision, teamwork and drive combine to make a positive impact on society. Key Interview Moments (minutes:seconds) 5:30 What is Objective Zero? 9:00 A personal success story of OZ counseling 10:17 Understanding the scope and severity of veteran and active-duty suicides 11:25 What prevents veterans from receiving the mental health services they need? 14:27 Understanding stress factors that veterans face / Impact of COVID-19 16:15 Prescriptions for society to help veterans in need 19:21 How can individuals get involved and help? About the Mercados Betsey Mercado is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Objective Zero, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of a vibrant 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Betsey holds a master’s degree in Human Services from Purdue. Leveraging her prior experience leading multiple Family Readiness Groups that support active duty units and their families, Betsey brings an especially valuable perspective to an organization designed to help veterans and active-duty service members in need. Chris Mercado is a Major in the U.S. Army with more than 20 years of military service. Chris is “XO” (Executive Officer”) in the Combined Armed Center for Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He’s also a proud graduate of Georgetown’s Center for Security Studies in the School of Foreign Service, where he received a master’s degree as the recipient of the prestigious Downing Scholarship, awarded by the Army’s Combatting Terrorism Center at West Point. Chris previously deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the West Bank.

Loss is something we are never prepared for which is why in this episode I wanted an expert to share how we can manage grief. Tune in as Michelle Thornhill, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist shares practical ways we can manage grief during these times. Michelle Thornhill is the founder and CEO of Legacy & Hope, LLC, a company that provides pathways to peace of mind for individuals navigating their way through some of life’s most difficult transitions. She has over 20 years of experience in bereavement-care, and a desire to share her belief that individuals can reach a level of satisfaction when given specific tools to maneuver through planning for the inevitable; as well as moving beyond the pain that comes with grief and loss. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Trauma Healing Facilitator and an End of Life Doula. Michelle is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant. She uses systems-based approaches and action programs to lead retreats, seminars; workshops; support groups, and private one-on-one sessions for individuals, organizations and companies. She also instructs an educational program for adults: Helping Children Deal with Loss. She is trained to assist adults, teens and children; and is a trusted professional called on to assist communities in crisis. Michelle is a proud member of The Hospice Foundation of America, The Association for Death Education and Counseling, and a graduate of Eastern University. She is the Philadelphia Chapter President for International Association of Women, and is an Advisory Board Member for Leading Girls Network, an affiliate nonprofit organization of Urban Promise International. Michelle has an ongoing interest in supporting our United States Veterans and has received several awards for her dedication, loyalty and leadership to Family Readiness Groups and Family Support Groups for the U. S. Army Reserve. Prior to becoming certified in Grief Recovery and Trauma Healing, Michelle was the Managing Director and Director of Family Service for several historic cemeteries with multimillion-dollar budgets, laying to rest approximately 1,800 people annually. By establishing Legacy & Hope, LLC, Michelle has pulled on her vast industry experience, education and training to enhance the overall quality of service and care that she provides her clientele. Michelle’s hobbies and interests include yoga, attending the ballet, and learning American Sign Language and Latin Dance! Michelle can be reached at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-thornhill-3561151b1/ Facebook: Michelle W. Thornhill - Grief Recovery Specialist Email: michellethornhillCGRS@gmail.com Tele: 267-225-2280 If you need help getting organized to reinvent yourself click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Summary: Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero’s administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Betsey's background and experience  The origins of the Objective Zero App Becoming an OZ Ambassador Collaboration with other veteran organizations Building a community with the OZ App Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Objective Zero App Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon 

Summary: Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero’s administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Betsey's background and experience  The origins of the Objective Zero App Becoming an OZ Ambassador Collaboration with other veteran organizations Building a community with the OZ App Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Objective Zero App Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon 

Meet Cynthia Giesecke, a shaker and mover in the Army spouse world - and hear about working with the National Military Family Association, Family Readiness Groups, Army Family Team Building, Army Family Action Plan, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and a