Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program
The goal of a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) is to prevent Family distress by providing education and information on Family dynamics, parenting strategies, available support services, the effects of stress, and positive coping mechanisms. MFLCs provide anonymous and confidential assistance to Service Members and their Families in problem solving issues resulting from deployment, reunions, reintegration, and/or other times of change. Consultants are licensed clinicians with a Masters Degree and at least five years of experience in social work, counseling, or a related clinical discipline. Consultants are trained on military specific topics regarding the deployment cycle and military culture. MFLCs also provide financial counseling which includes how to manage expenses, save appropriately, and how to budget wisely.
Military & Family Life Consultants are also available to conduct a variety of presentations for Service Members and their Families and for community providers who are working with or interested in working with military families. All presentation are interactive and allow time for questions and answers.
Presentation Topics
| Deployment Issues ∙ The Emotional Cycle of Deployment ∙ Children & Separation Issues of Deployment ∙ Redeployment |
Reintegration ∙ Anger Management: From Combat to Home ∙ Challenges of Reunion & Reintegration ∙ Making Marriage Work After Deployment/Combat ∙ Post Combat Risk Taking Behaviors ∙ Welcome Home: Reconnecting with your Child |
| Emotional Well Being ∙ Using Leisure Time Well ∙ Staying Positive and Motivated ∙ Relaxation Techniques ∙ Self-Esteem for Teens |
Relational Problems ∙ Reigniting the Passion After Deployment ∙ Maintaining A Healthy Marriage During Deployment ∙ Reunion Briefing |
| Grief and Loss ∙ Grief and Loss ∙ Coping With Holiday Grief ∙ Understanding Grief: Education for Care-Takers |
Self Improvement ∙ Leadership Through Teamwork: Characteristics of a Team Player ∙ Recovering From a Divorce ∙ Time Management and Organization Tips for Teens ∙ Time Management |
| Teachers ∙ Tips for Teachers - Working with Children During Deployment ∙ Military Culture |
Stress ∙ Combat Related Stress Reactions ∙ Coping Strategies for the Uncertainty of Life ∙ Life in Balance: Relaxation & Stress Relief |
| Parenting ∙ Effective Discipline for Children or Teens ∙ Enhancing Resiliency in Children ∙ Power Struggles ∙ Bullying - A Guide for Parents and caregivers |
To arrange a presentation or for further information contact the State of Arizona Military & Family Life Consultants:
Thomas R. Winkel
Military & Family Life Consultant
thomas.r.winkel@healthnet.com
602-320-3066
Mike Hay
Child & Youth Military & Family Life Consultant
steven.hay@AHSG.us
602-910-0185
