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MSG Human Performance Day

March 10, 2023

Get Better Sleep & Ward Off Fatigue

Max Attendees: 20

TIME: 0900-0950

LOCATION: MDG Star of Abilene Conference Room (3rd Floor)

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Gena Schneider

DESCRIPTION: Sleep is foundational to all things (individual functioning: hormones, memory recall, cognitive processing, work performance, emotion regulation, etc).  This class will provide brief education on the need for quality sleep, identify common behaviors that negatively impact our sleep and how to improve your sleep quality.

Co-Parenting Through Separation & Divorce

Max Attendees: 20

TIME: 1000-1050

LOCATION: MDG Star of Abilene Conference Room (3rd Floor)

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Gena Schneider

DESCRIPTION: Break-ups are often difficult and even more complicated when children are involved!  This class will discuss co-parenting tips even when the other parent is not cooperative and how to manage some of the difficult situations that co-parenting parents face.

Relationships 101

Max Attendees: 30

TIMES: 0900-0950

                1300-1350

LOCATION: MDG Western Conference Room (1st Floor)

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Dennis Wright 

 

DESCRIPTION: This group will give you knowledge to consider before taking the plunge (getting engaged or long-term relationship). For those who are already married, this group will provide skills to help individuals keep a healthy relationship.  There will be time for Q&A.

New Parent Support

Max Attendees: 30

TIME: 1000-1050

             1400-1450

LOCATION: MDG Western Conference Room (1st Floor)

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Galco

DESCRIPTION: This class is for expecting parents as well as parents with children under the age of 36 months.  Participants will learn about on-base and community resources as well as education on ages and stages of developmental growth for your child.  FREE resources will be available for attendees.

Dads 101 Bootcamp

Max Attendees: 15

TIME: 1300-1350

LOCATION: MDG Star of Abilene Conference Room (3rd Floor)

INSTRUCTOR: SSgt Robert Jordan & SrA Kamal Banks

DESCRIPTION: This is a class for new or expecting dads...taught by dads who have been there!  Get more information and answers to your questions about pregnancy, labor and delivery, communicating with your spouse and caring for an infant.

TSP: Smart & Savvy

Max Attendees: 35

TIME: 0900-1030

LOCATION: M&FRC

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Anca Yocom

DESCRIPTION: Learn how the TSP works or freshen up your knowledge if it's been a while. 

Homebuying

Max Attendees: 35

TIME: 1300-1500

LOCATION: M&FRC

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Anca Yocom

DESCRIPTION: Find out how to plan for buying a house and the steps needed for the process.

Micronutrients, Macronutrients & Fueling for Everyday Health + Exercise Performance

Max Attendees: 25

TIMES: 1030-1130

               1430-1530

LOCATION: Longhorn DFAC

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Nikole Sprunger

 

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the role of vitamins and minerals in addition to carbs, fat and protein. Discuss the importance of proper nutrition for injury prevention, exercise performance/recovery, and weight management.

Strategies for Meal Prepping & Budget Friendly Grocery Shopping Tips

Max Attendees: 25

TIME: 1300-1400

LOCATION: Longhorn DFAC

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Nikole Sprunger

DESCRIPTION: Learn tips to help make grocery shopping and meal times less stressful. 

Own Your Limits

Max Attendees: 40

TIME: 0900-1000

             1030-1130

LOCATION: Hangar Center

INSTRUCTOR: SSgt Chambers

DESCRIPTION: What does responsible drinking mean to you? Take a moment to check in with yourself, by asking what it means to you to drink responsibly. Everyone has different reasons to drink responsibly. This class will cover tips on how to responsibly drink, risks of alcohol misuse and how to check-in on your drinking habits.

When Expectations Don't Match Reality

Max Attendees: 40

TIME: 0900-1030

             1300-1430

LOCATION: 436th Auditorium

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Erin Wiley

DESCRIPTION: In 75 minutes or less your group will experience and learn real time strategies for coping with the uncertainties of life. This group will benefit all airmen of any rank that would like to understand our natural responses to doubt, and how to thrive despite the unknown.

Plant Based Lunch on a Budget

Max Attendees: 10

TIME: 1100-1200

LOCATION: M&FRC

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Helena Cruz

DESCRIPTION: Learn to make a healthy, plant-based meal without breaking the bank.

Stabilization and Habits

Max Attendees: 60

TIME: 0900-1030

LOCATION: Chapel Annex

INSTRUCTOR: SSgt Noe

DESCRIPTION: Understanding how to develop stable habits utilizing work life balance, battle rhythm and harmonization. Helping you identify how to create the best habits, patterns and routines in your life. 

Diversity and Inclusion (Interactive)

Max Attendees: 15

TIME: 0900-1100

             1300-1500

LOCATION: EO Office Bldg 7421 Suite A

INSTRUCTOR: Diversity and Inclusion Program/ Equal Opportunity

DESCRIPTION: A small group discussion around the topic "What does diversity and inclusion mean to you?" with  POC's from D&I and EO in hopes to spark conversation and thoughts how diversity and inclusion is present in our lives as military and civilian members. 

Stress Management

Max Attendees: 25

TIME: 0930-1100

             1300-1430

LOCATION: Chapel Classroom

INSTRUCTOR: MFLC: Elizabeth Gonzales

DESCRIPTION: Attendees will be educated on the stress response, the effects of stress - mentally and physically, the stages of stress and coping strategies. 

TA in a Day

Max Attendees: 12

TIME: 0900-0930

             1000-1030

             1300-1330

             1500-1530

LOCATION: FTAC Classroom/Computer Lab

INSTRUCTOR: Education Center/SSgt Dudley

DESCRIPTION: Work with the education center team to navigate and understand Tuition Assistance. Computer resources room available to create accounts and start the journey towards your degree!

Taking Control of Change

Max Attendees: 25

TIME: 1300-1500

LOCATION: 7 FSS Bull Pen

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Bennett 

DESCRIPTION: Targeted towards senior leadership evaluating how change management can benefit their organization/high-potential leaders that need a better understanding of change management. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and organizational benefits of effective change management through the application of five tenets of change management to a specific project or change initiative to build awareness and desire for change management. 

Guiding People Through Change - Experiencing Failure in a Decline
*Lunch Provided*

Max Attendees: 60

TIME: 1100-1300

LOCATION: Chapel Annex

INSTRUCTOR: SSgt Noe

DESCRIPTION: Leading those who are going through change, experiencing failure and in a decline. Setting a foundation that assists in being a safety net for those you lead. 

Unforeseen Circumstances
and Lasting Effects

Max Attendees: 60

TIMES: 1330-1500

LOCATION: Chapel Annex

INSTRUCTOR: SSgt Noe

 

DESCRIPTION: Reflecting on uncontrollable situations. How do they impact you, the individual and the team?

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