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Show .. ' - ,f " "! ' ' if , 19" JU"e 3' ' Broken engagement or successful marriage counseilnca Pre-marit- al csiv up riages performed by chaplains at Hill by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven D. Titensor AFB. U.S. Air Force Reserve I recently heard from our married iilSSOlTii daugh- Protestant chaplains requires a mini- ter that one of her friends broke off her mum of three months notice and include engagement three weeks before the wedding date. Though this was emotionally wrenching to the girl and somewhat embarrassing, it is actually one of the purposes of an engagement period. According to Shirley Klein, professor pre-marti- counseling. al The Catholic chaplain requires a minimum of six months preparation which includes of Family Science at Brigham Young University, many people suffer from feelings of defectiveness because they have had According to a long-terpre-marit- study of PREP, m intervention program, al cou- ples who chose to participate were more a broken engagement experience. 'They don't recognize that a successful engagement ends in either a broken engagement or in a,successful marriage. Couples who look at engagement as a time of testing rather than a final commitment may be more likely to call a halt to the pro- likely to have better communications skills, less marital violence, better marital satisfaction and were less likely to have divorced five years down the road than the control group. We who perform weddings want every" effort made to ensure a lasting and suc- ceedings if things go awry." There are many ways an engaged couple can properly use this time for ensuring a greater degree of security about their decision. Books and tapes from secular and religious points of view are in abundance. There are marriage preparation classes offered by schools and churches. For a more personalized experience, cessful marriage. Taking the time to study the map before setting sail on the marriage voyage can help solve many problems along the way and make for a more couples may choose premarital counseling by clergy or a marriage therapist. Many churches require some sort of preparation. The following are guidelines for mar- - pleasant trip. For more information on counseling classes, call the Hill AFB Chapel, Ext. pre-marti- al pre-marit- al Classes, seminars planned for June Utah Orientation: Family Support Center Ext. June 17, 10 a.m. noon. Learn more about Utah and the local culture. Call to register. 81 Bldg. 308N Open weekdays, 7 a.m.-- 5 p.m. FINWELL Retirement: Family Readiness: Briefings are every Monday morning and afternoon. If a spouse is TDY or remote, call and find out about morale calls, support group and teleconferencing. e-m- Women's, Infants (WIC) Program: & Children . Orientation and information provided. Call Liesel Woodard for an appoint- ment. Transition Assistance Program (TAP): June 8 10 and June 22 - 24, 8 a.m.-- 4 p.m. TAP addresses career issues such as resume writing,' interviewing skills and job search. It also provides a complete overview on benefits, education and financial planning. Call to register. -- Resume Writing: June 15, 5:30 p.m. Learn the various aspects of writing and presenting a resume. Assertive Communication: June 29, 1 p.m. Learn the skills nec essary to communicate assertively. Smooth Move: Obtain vital information from base agencies that deal with all aspects of PCS moves. June 3, 9 a.m. June Ext. 81 Home Buying Seminar: June Understanding Your 16 and 30, 1 - 3 p.m. Understand Monday and June 21,2-- 3 p.m. Information about new programs to help with military PCSs. System, Thrift Savings Plan and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance. Call early to register. Civilian Sponsor's Training: June 15 and 29, 2 - 3 p.m. Information concerning civilian moves and how to help with the transition. Credit and Consumer Rights: June 29, 4:15 p.m. Learn to be smart about credit debt. Family Fun and Games: Monday - Fridays, 7:30 - 5 p.m. Handouts are available for children ages 1 Financial Recovery: June 25, 8 a.m. This class is designed for people who live from paycheck to paycheck and have high credit debts."-- . ;i ; ,6-12,13-17. Parenting with Love and Logic: June 3, 10 and 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2- 3:30 p.m., in Bldg. 1295. Everything you've always wanted to know about babies and adjusting to parenting and day care issues. Handling, comforting, bathing and diapering will be demonstrated. Call to sign up. OB Orientation: June 10 and 24, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Hospital Education Building. This is a mandatory class for all active duty parents who are expecting. Information on nutrition, on and off base agen- cies, exercise, dental care, childcare issues and resources is provided. Call Family Advocacy to register. Infant Massage: June 15 and 17, 5 - 6:30 p.m., in Bldg. 1295. Experts will show how infant massage can relieve colic and fussing and increase parent interaction. Call to sign up. : .; Keeping Love Alive: June 29, 5:30 p.m. Learn successful skills and strategies that will increase the chances of getting the job. June 10, noon p.m. Share the secrets of making love last in a relationship. -- p.m. This class helps Tuesday, 2 children ages prepare for moving, and making new friends. saying goodbye ing: 4:30-5:3- 0 June 22, 29 and July 5, 4 - 5 p.m. Learn the skills that can make a critical difference in marriage. 6-1- Federal Employment: June 17, 9 a.m. Learn the federal employment application process and the benefits of working for the Department of Defense. Family Advocacy CPR: Infant-Chil- d Wednesday, 5 - 9 p.m., Hospital Edu- cation Building. Know what to do when your child stops breathing. An important class for all parents. Childbirth Preparation: Wednesday and June. 1 6, 23 and 30, 6 - 8 p.m.,'in,Bldg,1277.. .!; Baby Bare Essentials June 15, 2 - 4:30 p.m. at 1 1 the Famifj Ext. Bldg. 1295 Open weekdays, 7:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. teaches everything parents need j Baby Basics: the cost. 97 Home Selling Seminar: Family Advocacy 1 Marital Critical Skills Train- Kids on the Move: Ext. General Military Sponsor's Training: tem, Federal Employees Retirement Interviewing Success: 10 and 24, 5 - 6:30 p.m. information on buying a home in Utah. the various retirement programs, including the Civil Service Retirement Sys- ii Family Support Center June 17, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Learn ways to sell your home on your own. - Support Center, Bldg.308N. This cla know about having a baby including ' aii Hill AFB Chapel Ext. 97 7-21- 06 Substance Abuse Clinic Ext. 15 . Fire Department Health and Wellness Center Public Health Retiree Activities Office Ext. Ext. 7-30- 21 7-11- 69 Ext. Ext. 7-12- 15 7-57- 35 Mental Health Clinic ; Ext. 7-79- 09 Social Actions Office Ext. 7-34- 07 Family Childcare Office Ext. 7-06- 95 Child Development Center Ext. 21 |
