11/21/2021
The Army Resilience Directorate website team has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2021 DoD CIO Annual Awards. This awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams within the DoD CIO portfolio. Please see the DoD CIO's video recognizing the 2021 achievements and for the list of winners and honorable mentions.
11/29/2021
The Army is implementing a public health approach to suicide based on Centers for Disease Control suicide prevention efforts. The new comprehensive and integrated policies, which focus on prevention, rather than intervention, are outlined in the forthcoming Army Suicide Prevention Program regulation scheduled to be published in the first quarter of 2022. Gen. Joseph M. Martin, Vice Chief of Staff, recently led a chain teach initiative that will soon reach the most junior leaders in teams and squads to ensure consistent implementation of the Army Suicide Prevention Program across the force. The intent of this chain teach is for in-person training of every leader in the Army. The active-duty Army will complete the chain teach by March 1, 2022, while reserve components will finish by Sept. 1, 2022.
11/24/2021
Participants in a U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) sponsored virtual candlelight vigil offered heart-wrenching stories and feelings of grief and guilt they experienced following the loss of a friend or Family member to death by suicide. In observance of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, ASC held two vigils in hope of supporting those in the Army Family who have been affected by the death by suicide of a loved one or teammate.
11/19/2021
To help prioritize Soldiers and their Families, Special Operations Command launched an initiative called Preservation of the Force and Family to develop longevity and performance through integrated and holistic human performance programs. Without taking care of a Soldier’s mental health, maintaining readiness can be a daunting challenge, as Soldiers continue to be heavily tasked with training and overseas duties.
11/12/2021
A unique collaboration between Army commands is aimed at giving individuals personal tools to help guide them through life’s difficult times. “How to Thrive During Life's Challenges: Charting Your Course to Improve Performance and Resilience” is a 13-week online series of presentations and is a combined effort between the U.S. Army Materiel Command, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Contracting Command, U.S. Army Security and Assistance Command, and Garrison Redstone Arsenal Army Community Service.
11/9/2021
Sexual violence--forcing or manipulating someone into unwanted sexual activity without their consent, is a serious public health problem that affects every community in the United States. Sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three women and nearly one in four men experience sexual violence during their lifetime.
11/4/2021
Sgt. Maj. Sharita Onugha visited the U.S. Army War College’s Nominative Spouse Seminar to explore the core resilience curriculum presented by the Army Resilience Directorate’s Senior Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Experts. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston also stopped by. The senior leader spouses were asked to participate in small group discussions focused on expectations in their new roles, the Army's interaction with Congress, Total Force programs, opportunities, challenges and more.
11/4/2021
Col. (Dr.) Sam Preston, Army psychiatrist and Chief of the Office of the Surgeon General, Behavioral Health Division, says resilience is much more than being “tough” and overcoming setbacks. A commonly misused, trendy buzzword, resilience is often confused with stoicism--being cool, calm, and collected when subjected to difficult stressors. Preston says that resilience IS NOT the ability of an individual to simply withstand stress.
11/4/2021
Maintaining this certification is a requirement for individuals serving as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate. DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response partners with the National Organization for Victim Assistance to administer requirements related to the program. Certification is good for two years and while it is only necessary to recertify once every 24 months, the process of meeting the necessary professional development and continuing education requirements should be a continual process.
11/4/2021
Character counts. It is paramount in developing morally strong, disciplined Soldiers, creating units and organizations with environments that are open, inclusive, and team oriented and can influence positive behavior and decision making. This was the message presented by two recent Army Resilience Directorate webinar guests.
11/4/2021
Senior leaders at Fort Hood, Texas pledged their support for the annual Tie One On for Safety campaign as they signed a campaign pledge and tied a red ribbon on their vehicles, a symbol of their support for the campaign. The campaign is an annual nationwide observance designed to remind people not to drink and drive by tying a red ribbon on their vehicle, signifying the blood of those victims who lose their lives in drunk driving accidents annually.
11/4/2021
Life always has obstacles. Whether it’s struggling with Family or battle buddy issues, every Soldier must overcome challenges. Out of the five dimensions of resilience (Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Family), the biggest hurdle is emotional, according to Sgt. 1st Class Jasmine Flowers, a Master Resilience Trainer at Fort Carson, Colorado. When a Soldier can understand the complexity of their emotions and utilize them to face difficulties instead of hindering them, the path to resilience is more obtainable.
