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August 2014

SPOTLIGHT ON... Kati Groseclose

This newsletter is published by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,

P.O. Box 4009, Arlington, Virginia, 22204-0009, for Marines, other service

members, retirees, and their family members in the National Capital

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Kati, who is a Prevention & Education Specialist for the Behavioral Health Program, Marine & Family Services here at Henderson Hall, keeps busy promoting and teachING classes on everything from marriage to stress relief to how to recognize jerk behavior when dating. We asked her a few questions...

Where do you consider home? “Home” for me has always been wherever the military sends me. However, my family and southern roots are planted in the small town of Kernersville, NC.

If you could live anywhere, where? Anywhere the map turns blue! I love coastal areas and dream of having a charming beach bungalow one day.

What is your dream job? Though it sounds “cliché”, I’m currently in my dream job! I love being a Social Worker, and the Prevention & Education piece of what I do brings such a sense of inspiration, advocacy, creativity, and purpose.

Favorite food? Anything lemon flavored. Especially lemon sorbet and lemon meringue pie.

Doughnuts: cake or yeast? Yeast, and only Krispy Kreme.

How you would like to be remembered? As a dedicated, positive, and inspiring person, who leaves a little sparkle everywhere she goes.

Most inspirational/favorite book? There are many, but currently I’ve enjoyed Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, and Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by John and Staci Eldredge

Favorite drink? Cheerwine. If you’re from North Carolina, you know what I’m talking about.

Your hero/heroine? My kindergarten teacher, Ms. Bryant. You truly do learn everything you need to know in life in kindergarten. She has been an inspiration in much of what I have done throughout my life and into adulthood.

Favorite color? Purple

Life motto? “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E. Cummings- A close second would be, “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” – Margaret Thatcher

Sports team you root for? Duke Blue Devils

Favorite holiday? Christmas and New Years! I love the spirit of the season and sense of joy that comes along with the festivities.

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August2 H&S Bn Summer Party at King’s Dominion12 Welcome Aboard Orientation, Bldg. 21 8 AM

20 Half Iron Swim, Zembiec Pool, 6 AM22 Golf with Us at Lee’s Hill 8:30 AM28 Pre-Labor Day Battalion BBQ, 11 AM

SeptemberFall Designer Month at the MCX9 Welcome Aboard Orientation, Bldg. 21, 8 AM19 Golf with Us, MCB Quantico, 8:30 AM20 Harvest Wine Festival, MCX, 11 AM24 Devil Dog 7K Race, Smith Gym, 6:30 AM25 Fall Education & Career Fair, Smith Gym, 10 AM27 Fall Family Fun Festival, Smith Gym, 10 AM

October8 Navy Mutual Aid Association 3K Fun Run, 8 AM14 Welcome Aboard Orientation, Bldg. 21 8 AM22 Remembrance 5K Race, Smith Gym 6:30 AM

Visit www.mccsHH.com for details!

Mark Your CalendarJust a few of the many events MCCS offers

Join your friends and colleagues on the greens! Golf With Us and we provide a round of golf, fees, cart, and a delicious barbecue lunch, all for one AMAZING price. Visit www.mccsHH.com/SemperFit.html for

the link to register and pay. Call 703-697-2706 for more information.

DATE PLACE RESERVATIONS BYAugust 22, 8:30 AM Lee’s Hill August 13

September 19, 8:30 AM MCB Quantico September 10

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Upcoming Tournaments:

CAREER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER

Building 29 Providing Employment Related Services to

Transitioning Marines and their family members

VA CLAIMS ASSISTANCE The second and fourth Thursdays of each month An AMVETS representative will review service member medical records and provide assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation claims process.

By appointment only — call 703-614-6828

Please register in advance for all classes by calling the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.For more information and a complete list of upcoming

classes and workshops, please visit: www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

Our classes and workshops are open to all active duty service members, spouses, family members and retirees.

• TRS FOR SEPARATEES

• RÉSUMÉ WRITING 101

• BOOTS TO BUSINESS

• DTAP FOR DISABILITY TRANSITION

• SENIOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION READINESS SEMINAR

• CRACKING THE CODE TO THE FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS

• EVALUATING & NEGOTIATING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• PORTABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange

Monday – Friday 7 AM – 8 PMSaturday 9 AM – 8 PMSunday 10 AM – 6 PM

for your shopping convenience

OPEN EARLY WEEKDAYS

Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM

Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM

Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Inside the MCX, 1st Floor

Stop by for breakfast and lunch! Our menu includes wraps, sandwiches, salads, and — coming soon — panini!

We proudly serve Starbucks beverages.

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Marine & Family ProgramsAugust 2014

Education and Career Services 703-614-9104www.mccsHH.com/Learning.html

13: Pentagon Outreach 10 AM – 2 PM, Corridors 1 & 2, 2d Deck, Inner Ring

20: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

27: TABE 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Mondays: DLAB 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Tuesdays: DLPT 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Wednesdays & Fridays: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275.

Wednesdays: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Thursdays: AFCT (Except August 7) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Career Resource Management Center 703–614–6828www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

4 – 8: Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) for Separatees 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

6: Résumé Writing 101: Private Sector Résumé Tips and Marketable Formats 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

11 – 12: Boots to Business 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

11 – 12: Accessing Higher Education Pathway (Supplement for Separatees TRS) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

13: DTAP 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

14, 28: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

14, 28: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

18 – 22: Senior Leadership TRS 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

19: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

26: Evaluating & Negotiating Employee Benefits 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

27: Portable Career Opportunities & Resources for Military Spouses 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

1: Real Colors® 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm 105, 703-693-1457

7: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 9 AM – 3 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Room 146, Washington DC

8: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 9 AM – 3 PM, Chapel

22: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families™ 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105, 703-693-1457

Marine Corps Family Team Bldg. 703-693-4840703-693-1253 • 703-693-8906 • 703-693-1457

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Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fit your schedule.

6: Basic Budgets: Income, Expenses & Spending Plans 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

7: Credit Management 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

13: Consumer Awareness 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

14: Strategies for Car Buying 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

20: Home Buying & Mortgages 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

21: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Time Value of Money 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

27: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 103

28: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

Personal Financial Management Program 703–614–6950www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html

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Marine & Family ProgramsAugust 2014

12: Welcome Aboard Orientation 8 AM, Bldg. 21

Information & Referral Program 703–614–7202www.mccsHH.com/Information.html

Relocation Assistance Program 703–614–7202www.mccsHH.com/RAP.html

18: Learn the Signs. Act Early. 11 AM – 1 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Room 146, Washington DC.

21: Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs For Parents and Service Providers of Children Ages 5 – 11 11 AM – 1 PM, Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym basketball court. Register by August 19. See flier, page 9.

28: Respite Care Program Orientation Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room.

Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html

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25: Tutor & Buddy Program 10:40 AM – 12:30 PM, Barcroft Elementary School, Mentors are needed. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 10:40 AM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym.

The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.

4: Warriors At Ease (Stress Management & Yoga) 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 21

5, 12, 19, 26: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

6, 13, 20, 27: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8 week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

6, 13, 20, 27: After Hours Community Counseling 4:30 – 8 PM. Bldg. 12, Conference Room. CCP provides counseling services for Active-Duty and Retired Service Members and their families. We offer individual, couple, family, child, and group counseling services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.

6: The Three C’s of Communication (MFLC led class) * 6 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

12: Married and Loving It® 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

13: Communicating Feelings (MFLC led class) * 6 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

20: Assertiveness Communication (MFLC led class) * 6 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

26: How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 21

27: Effective Communication (MFLC led class) * 6 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room *Military and Family Life Counseling

Registration required for all classes/workshops

Parent Child Interaction Therapy is accepting new referrals.

24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html

6, 13, 20, 27: Little Patriots Play Group 10 – 11 AM, USO, Indian Head, MD NPSP Play Group refreshments sponsored by

11: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

22: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by

25: Triple P! Raising Competent Teenagers 2 – 3:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by August 21.

Behavioral Health Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html

Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html

School Liaison 703-693-8378www.mccsHH.com/Liaison.html

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PCIT is fun for both the parent and child.

Most parents understand the importance of the first years of their child’s life in terms of emotional, intellectual, physical and psychological growth and development. But the first years are also critical to developing a positive parent-child relationship that will set the stage for a life time of positive experiences. If you want to improve your relationship with your child, PCIT might be your answer.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a short-term, specialized behavior management program designed for children ages 2 to 7 who are experiencing the following behavioral and/or emotional difficulties:

• Refuse/defy adult requests• Lose temper easily• Steal things• Destroy things• Start fights/hurt others• Have difficulty staying seated• Have difficulty playing quietly• Have difficulty taking turns• History of abuse• Adjustment difficulties

Parent Child Interaction Therapy Helps

Research shows that there is a small window of opportunity (ages 2-7 years) when PCIT can be utilized. PCIT is different than most therapies because the therapists coach parents or caregivers until they have developed skills needed to get the child to listen and follow directions. PCIT focuses on improving the parent-child relationship by increasing the child’s self-esteem, reducing anger and frustration and helping with attention concentration and organization. Families often notice changes within a few weeks of beginning therapy and children change their behavior both at home and at school. And finally, PCIT can contribute to reducing parenting stress.

Henderson Hall’s Behavioral Health Branch Counselors and New Parent Support Program Home Visitors are a resource for providing PCIT to military families. To contact them, please call 703-614-7204.

by Diane Waters Home Visitor, New Parent Support Program

Behavioral Health Branch

24 hours a day • 365 days a year

Victim Advocacy

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PCIT is an exceptionally effective treatment backed by over 30 years of research and practice by PCIT providers throughout the United States and internationally (www.pcit.org). PCIT focuses on improving positive child behavior through a strong parent-child relationship. PCIT is a relatively short-term intervention, averaging 12 – 14 weekly sessions.

Call 703-614-7204 to find out more!

Caregivers are the “heart” of the program. PCIT cares for the caregivers.

EFMP Information Sessions

Thursday, August 21 11 AM – 1 PM

For Parents and Service Providers to Children ages 5 – 11Register by August 19

This Month’s Topic Yoga Therapy for Children

with Special NeedsParents and service providers — learn about and experience Yoga Therapy designed for children with special needs. Lynne Bauer, founder of Dance Abilities, a nonprofit organization that supports families and children with special needs through the movement arts, will lead you through a Yoga Therapy session while teaching you about its benefits. Lynne has a BA in Dance Therapy and is a Certified Nonverbal Movement Analyst and a Somatic Movement Therapist, as well as a registered yoga instructor. She has worked with children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Sensory Integration Disorders, among other diagnoses. Two sessions are planned, the first to teach about Yoga Therapy for children ages 5 – 11, and the second for children ages 12 – 18. Please wear clothing suited for physical activity and bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Open to DoD ID card holders who are parents or service providers to children with special needs. Child care will not be provided; food and drink, except bottled water, are not allowed in the gymnasium.

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Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium’s Basketball Court

Thursday, September 18 11 AM – 1 PM

For Parents and Service Providers to Children ages 12 – 18

Register by September 16

Class size is limited; please register early at efmphh@usmc-mccs.org

EFMP wishes to makes this event accessible to persons of all abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please call 703-693-5353.

Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs

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WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

OrientationTuesday, August 12 • 8 – 10:30 AM

Bldg. 21, Henderson Hall

Family Members Welcome

Lunch at 11 AMFree DC Tour at 12:30 PM

Civilian attire recommendedMandatory attendance

for O-3 & below

Lending LockerSample items:Futons DishesPots and Pans MicrowaveCar Seats Irons & BoardsAlarm Clocks Coffee MakersToasters Vacuum Cleaners

Monday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Friday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Battalion Summer Celebration – King’s DominionAugust 2 • $15 • Register by July 25 Departure time TBA. Join HQMC Henderson Hall for a summer celebration at King’s Dominion. Tickets are purchased through the FRO, 703-697-7342.

SMP Monthly MeetingAugust 5 • 1500–1600 • Bldg. 29, Battalion Conference RoomOpen to any Single Marine who wants to attend. Provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.

Prince William County Fair TripAugust 9 • 1200 – 2130 • FREE • Register by August 6 SMP is heading out to the largest country fair in Virginia for a day of food, rides and classic fair fun!

Camping at Shenandoah National ParkAugust 15 – 17 • 1200 • $30 • Register by August 6 Depart at 1200 on Friday, August 15, return at about 1600 on Sunday, August 17. Spend the weekend in the great outdoors — hiking, exploring and making s’mores!

End of Summer Bash — Zembiec Pool August 22 • 1730 – 2000 Soak in the sunshine while you can! We’re celebrating the end of summer with a poolside BBQ.

You-Pick-It Video Game TournamentAugust 27 • 1730 – 1930 • SMP Lounge You pick the game and challenge your fellow Marines to see who the champion is! Prize will be awarded for the first place finisher.

Please register for events with SMP Coordinator in person or by email at: johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org

AUGUST 2014

All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from SMP Lounge, Bldg 416C, 1st Deck. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration.

Single Marine Program Coordinator • 703-696-0033 • johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org • Bldg. 416C, 1st Deck

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