Foundation hosts workshop for military families

The CGSC Foundation sponsored the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families” workshop on Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fort Leavenworth Resiliency Center.

This workshop was designed by the FranklinCovey company and facilitated by local instructors Ann Soby, Kim Shoffner, Anne Reilly, Meaghan Bircher and Linda Suttlehan, all of whom are spouses of currently serving or retired Soldiers. Additionally, Suttlehan is not only a military spouse, but a military retiree herself.

The “seven habits” in the workshop are taught to the participants through exercises and active discussion. During the workshop, the facilitators focused on skills such as listening and communication with the “talking stick” and Lego exercises, which both highlighted how difficult it is for many to truly listen, or conversely, truly communicate clearly. From a larger perspective, discussion ranged on topics ranging from dealing with relocation or Permanent Change of Station (PCS), deployments, problem solving and goal creation, and resolving differences in marriage and family relationships, to how to abandon unhealthy behaviors and build family traditions and unity.

Support for the workshop conducted by the CGSC Foundation is provided by JE Dunn Construction, a long-time friend of the Foundation and its Soldier and family support programs.

The next scheduled workshop is Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Fort Leavenworth Resiliency Center (Bldg. 198, 600 Thomas Ave., Room 125). Participants are highly encouraged to attend as couples to enhance the experience and learn together, but all are welcome.

Click here for more photos from the workshop.