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MINNETONKA, Minnesota – More than 50 couples gathered at a hotel in suburban Minneapolis for a weekend filled with marriage enrichment techniques and relationship building tools April 21 to 23 hosted by the 88th Regional Support Command’s Chaplain’s Office.
The Soldiers and their spouses were taking part in the Army’s Strong Bonds program. This is a program that aims to increase individual Soldier and family readiness through relationship education and skills training.
“These are some great life skills that I wish more people would take advantage of because it’s really important,” said Jon Logan, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier who was taking part in the weekend program with his wife, Amy.
The three-day event allows Soldiers and their spouses a chance to focus on relationship skills in a relaxing atmosphere. The presenters follow the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) and lessons are divided by subject with a related practical exercise for each. Everything from communication to intimacy to styles in how people show and receive love are covered.
“It’s my deep desire that there’s something for every couple to take away from this no matter where their situation is,” said Stacey Feig, a co-presenter with her husband, Col. Erik Feig, the command chaplain for 88th RSC.
In addition to the Feigs, 88th RSC Chaplains (Maj.) Scott Hagen and (Maj.) Dawn Siebold along with Chaplain’s Assistants Sgt. 1st Class Arianna Joe and Staff Sgt. Robert Clark served as presenters for this Strong Bonds program.
Each instructor takes a turn leading different parts of the program. The couples were divided into two groups in adjoining conference rooms in order to help facilitate more conversation in smaller groups.
“Strong Bonds is all about helping Army Soldiers and their families have healthy relationships,” said Chaplain Feig. “We teach them techniques which will enable them to have strong and healthy relationships.”
Facilitating readiness is also a result of the Strong Bonds program. Soldiers are able to forge better relationships with not only their spouses but coworkers and leaders as well.
“Readiness is all about relationships and the Army has finally figured that out,” Chaplain Feig said. “The better we can help relationships within our Army families the more ready we will be to do the things that the Army will call us to do.”
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2017 13:51 |
| Story ID: | 231941 |
| Location: | MINNETONKA, MN, US |
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