Relocation Assistance ProgramBeyond Basic Training Workshop

Easing the Sress of Moving

Welcome

Introductions Nature Expectations Agenda Timing

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Objectives

Understand and practice the skills necessary for independent living and moving in military:

• Human motivation• Self-esteem• Values and beliefs• Goal setting • Decision making• Effective communication

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Maslow’s Hierarchy

Human MotivationSelf

-Actualization

Ego/Esteem Needs

Social Needs

Safety Needs

Survival/Psychological

Needs

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Survival/Psychological Needs

Air Water Food Sleep

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Safety Needs

Living in a safe area Medical insurance Job security Financial reserves

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Social Needs

Friendship Belonging to a group Giving and receiving love

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Ego/Esteem Needs

Recognition Attention Social status Accomplishment Self-respect

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Self-actualization

Truth Justice Wisdom Meaning

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Self-esteem

Define Impact of low self-esteem

• On adults• On children

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Self-esteem (Cont.)

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Techniques for maintaining healthy self-esteem

Characteristics of people with high self-esteem

Values

Define Examples of values Seven valuing criteria

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Goal Setting

Characteristics of goals• Specific• Time limits• Reasonable and manageable• Positive

Goal setting tips Why is goal setting important?

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Decision Making

Define Weighing options

• Information• Social pressure• Situation

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Kinds of Decisions

Whether Which Contingent

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Components of Decision Making

Environment Quantity Streams

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Plan My Move Log in page and create an account location

Calendar View

Military Installations Getting Started site

Homepage showcasing Individualized Education Program

Communication Techniques

Communicate feelings Accepting feelings Communicate clearly Being assertive Removing barriers

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Summary and Wrap up

Review expectations Follow up – due outs Review resources

• Websites• Handouts

Evaluations

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