Foundations For Support to Members of the Military and Veteran Community
Designed for Military and Veteran Community Support Professionals
NEW STAFF | OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVES | GOVERNING PROFESSIONALS
This on-demand, self-paced, virtual program enables individuals to elevate the quality of support they offer to military and Veteran families, leading to improved outcomes, personal growth, and a stronger, more connected community of caregivers and advocates.
Canadian Armed Forces
Understanding the Canadian Armed Forces in relation to the structure, language used by its members and stakeholders, ranks, types of enlistment, and the different trades
Variety of Experiences
Awareness of the different experiences between the military member, military family member, Veteran, Veteran family member, and the impact of these experiences on children, teens and partner career
Lifestyle Challenges
Recognizing the impacts of military-related relocations, absences, and transitions, and understanding how family dynamics and other factors affect those challenges.
Cultural Differences
Recognizing the differences between military and civilian culture, the importance of military customs and traditions, and recognizing the culture differences between the Army, Navy and AirForce
Collective Impact
Being able to identify different support systems available for military and Veteran families: Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, Military Family Resource Centres and the Military Family Services Program.
Certification of Completion
Upon successful fulfillment of the program's requirements, individuals will be granted a Certificate of Completion, a valuable testament to their mastery of the curriculum. This distinguished certification not only serves as a recognition of your accomplishments but also holds the potential to significantly enhance your professional portfolio.
Alternatively, for participants who possess a solid grasp of the foundational knowledge and seek to obtain a certificate, an opportunity for a challenge test is provided. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected], providing comprehensive details regarding your inquiry.
Designed, Facilitated and Supported by Caterina Perry
For over 20 years, Caterina has held progressively senior roles within Military Family Services (Employment Coach, European Regional Manager, Senior Manager Military Family Services - Canada and Executive Director of the National Capital Region). As Senior Manager of Military Family Services – Canada, Caterina’s role was to provide consultation, support and training to Canadian Military Family Resource Centres (Executive Directors and Boards). Caterina holds Executive Certificates in Board Governance from both the University of Ottawa, Telfer School of Business and Queen’s University, Smith School of Business. Caterina has supported many MFRC which makes her aware of the unique challenges they face. Additionally, Caterina has personally experienced the military lifestyle as a reservist, spouse of a military member who spent time in the Army and Air Force, and currently as the spouse of a Veteran.
