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Live Programming
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...
Partnerships that Strengthen Military Families
August 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Communities thrive when people genuinely invest in one another's well-being. This webinar explores community capacity from both theoretical and empirical perspectives, examining how individual concern...
Creating a Network for Military Nutrition Readiness
August 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Strengthening nutrition readiness is essential to supporting the overall well-being and resilience of military families. This webinar will describe an important shift from viewing food security solely...
Learning Library
Partnering for Impact Through Food is Medicine
July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 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...
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...
Leveraging the Community Assets to Support Military Families
July 2 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Subscribe to the “Practicing Connection” monthly email to keep up to date on our latest podcasts, blog posts and workshops. Join the "Practicing Connection Community" on LinkedIn. The community i...
Recent Blogs
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2026), military consumers reported $584 million in fraud losses in 2024. This breaks down to more than 99,000 fraud reports and 38,000 identity theft reports submitted, with a median loss of $700 per instance. These losses often exceed those experienced by the general…
The years following high school is a critical period for young adults with disabilities as they transition into employment, post-secondary education, adult services, and independent living. Male caregivers can play a valuable role in helping young adults identify goals, access supports, and build the skills needed for adulthood.
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.
