Deployment Support

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Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Program

Compiled by School Liaison Do you or your child need a little extra support due to moving to a new location, deployment or reunion adjustments, or daily life issues? Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) are available to support you and your children. Contact the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) or the DoDEA Guam School office during the school year to ask to speak with the Military and Family Life Counselor.

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are licensed professionals with Master’s Degree or higher who provide shortterm, non-medical, problem solving support to military children and families. MFLCs understand the issues military children and families face and can be especially helpful during challenging periods, including deployments and PCS moves. Services are available at no cost and augment existing military support services. Services are private and conversations stay between the child and the MFLC or between the parent and the MFLC. The only exceptions to this rule are cases of domestic violence, abuse, and suicidal or homicidal issues.

TOPICS COVERED

• School Adjustment • Deployment and Separation • Reunion adjustment • Sibling and parent – child communication • Behavioral concerns

• Fear, grief and loss • Daily life issues MFLCs engage in activities with children, assist staff in setting boundaries, provide direct intervention, facilitate groups, and conduct various parent and staff trainings. Let your child build resiliency and life skills with a trusted individual who understands. Schedule a one-on-one session with a Military and Family Life Counselor before your next deployment or PCS.

LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS

MFLCs are located at the Naval Base Guam and Andersen Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and at McCool Elementary/Middle School, Andersen Elementary School, Andersen Middle School and Guam High School. Contact the CYP or School office to ask to speak with the Military and Family Life Counselor at these locations.

Additionally, there are MFLC positions at Airmen and Family Readiness Center (AFRC), Northwest Field and Naval Base Guam who serve adults regarding topics such as marriage and relationship, stress management, job related issues, grief and loss and other types of life issue. For additional information, contact School Liaison Officers (671) 349-6251 or (671) 349-1141.