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Putting Your Icebreakers to Work
In this episode Erin and Jessica discuss why icebreakers sometimes suck the energy out of the room a...
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Military Consumer Protection in Action: Tools and Tactics for Service Providers
July 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This webinar educates financial service providers on the Federal Trade Commission’s role in military consumer protection. For over ten years, the FTC’s Military Consumer initiative has fought to s...
Partnering for Impact Through Food is Medicine
July 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Food is Medicine is an umbrella term for a variety of activities and services that respond to the critical link between nutrition and health. Services and activities may include medically tailored m...
Navigating Grief: Strategies for Service Providers After Client Loss
July 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
When a client dies, the grief that follows can be disorienting, isolating, and professionally complex. This second webinar builds on Part 1 by offering practical, evidence-informed strategies for copi...
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Putting Your Icebreakers to Work
June 25 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
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Coping with Client Loss: Professional Approaches for Service Providers
June 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Client loss — whether through suicide, combat-related death, illness, or other traumatic circumstances — carries profound implications for those who serve military-connected populations. This webi...
Navigating Tricky Partnership Problems (Listener Q&A)
June 18 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
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Recent Blogs
Strong interviewing skills do more than help you land a job—they build confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism. With preparation and practice, interviews become opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to overcome. In this blog, we share practical strategies for succeeding in both in-person and…
The transition to middle school is a critical period in youth development as children experience increased independence, new academic expectations, and changing social relationships. Continued male caregiver involvement during this stage can support adolescents’ overall development, including academic, emotional, and social growth.
Military families continue to face challenges in accessing reliable, affordable, and high-quality childcare, which directly impacts spouse employment, financial stability, and overall family readiness. Despite the availability of supported programs and community-based options; the frequent relocations, the long waitlists, and the system complexity often make access to childcare difficult. Addressing…
Financial strain among service members is rising, but early financial education and practical tools can help prevent crises and strengthen both family well-being and mission readiness. By guiding families through assessments, spending awareness, and military-specific budgeting strategies, service providers can support long-term financial stability. In this blog, learn actionable strategies…
