FOTG Resources – FOCUS: Resilience Training for Military Families

RESOURCES

Feeling Foxes
Expressive cartoon foxes with feeling words to help children identify their feelings

Deep Breathing
Guided breathing activity to help children calm down

Muscle Relaxation for Younger Children
Guided muscle relaxation activity to help children calm down

Healthy Sleep Habits
Tips for the whole family to get better sleep

SNAP
Step-by-step model for solving family problems

SCORE
Step-by-step model for setting goals with children

How to Hold a Family Meeting
Tips for parents on how to organize and facilitate a family meeting

Effective Communication
Tips for improving family communication

Family Calendar
Instructions for creating a family calendar to share schedules and life events

Deployment Tips
Practical steps to prepare children for a family member’s deployment

Child Reactions to Deployment – Early Childhood
Summary of developmental stages for children ages 0-6 years

Child Reactions to Deployment – School Age
Summary of developmental stages for children ages 6-12 years

Child Reactions to Deployment – Adolescents
Summary of developmental stages for adolescents ages 13-18 years