Family Development aims to provide professional development opportunities, online resources, and information to support professionals working with military families.
We recognize that while military families may have similar needs as civilian families, they also face unique situations that can positively and negatively impact family life. Our focus connects largely to early intervention, family strengthening, family violence prevention, and treatment and has targeted individuals in the mental health, family advocacy, and education fields.
Family Development (FD) Team
Family Development Co-Principal Investigator
College of Education & Human Services
Valdosta State University
Jason M. Jowers, MS is Co-PI for the OneOp Family Development team and a trained marriage and family therapist. In his role within OneOp, Jason collaborates with professionals on programming topics that support work with military families.
Jason earned a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.
Podcasts:
- Exploring The Thrive Initiative’s Digital Empowerment Resource for Parents and Professionals| Anchored Episode 23
- A Discussion on Art Therapy for Military Families with Melissa Walker, Jessica Herman, and Valli Rebsamen| Anchored Episode 22
- Supporting Teens During COVID-19 with Dr. Stephen Cozza and Sarah Steward| Anchored Episode 20
- 1500 N. Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31698
- jmjowers@valdosta.edu
- 229-293-6319
Family Development Co-Principal Investigator
College of Education & Human Services
Valdosta State University
Kalin Goble (she/her/hers) is the Co-PI for the OneOp Family Development team. She collaborates with social matter experts to produce professional development programming that supports service providers in their work with military families.
Kalin graduated with an M.S. in Sociology and a B.A. in Communications from Valdosta State University.
- kmgoble@valdosta.edu
- 229-219-3468
