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The Military Lifestyle

Oct 30, 2019

If you have a child and work takes you halfway across the world, you are parenting from afar. So what can you do before, during and after a deployment to make this whole experience better? 

Special Guest

Tracy Beck has been facilitating workshops for children for over 20 years.  These popular workshops for kids ages...


Oct 23, 2019

The transition from the military to the civilian world represents a huge cultural shift. Let’s explore why it is such a big adjustment, the different kinds of transition, loss of identity, what the challenges are, and what helps during the process. 

Special Guests

Dr. Anne Irwin served in the Canadian Forces Reserve...


Oct 16, 2019

If you have a special needs child, a family member with extra needs, or an elderly parent needing care, you might be overwhelmed with information, processes, and where to go first. Navigating Systems looks at the big hurdles that military families face, how to plan and self-advocate, and how to tackle this...


Oct 9, 2019

Helping Couples Prepare for Deployment looks at the challenges of a military deployment, a few tools for managing it, coping strategies, goal setting, common errors and the importance of good communication.

Special Guest

Sandra Pinard has been the deployment coordinator at the CFB Esquimalt's Military Family Resource...