Prevention of harmful behaviors within the military
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Force Resiliency (OFR), Violence Prevention Cell (VPC) takes a leading role in accountability, prevention, climate, and culture, and support for victims of sexual assault, trauma, and harmful behaviors within the military. Focusing on prevention, the VPC turned to PowerTrain to develop a comprehensive coach training program rooted in International Coaching Federation (ICF) strategies and guidelines. This initiative targets the unique coaching needs of new military Service members in building resiliency skills to prevent assault and harmful behaviors during military service and increase force readiness and mission effectiveness.
Teaching coaches to foster resilience
The VPC recognized a critical necessity to enhance the capabilities of Service members, particularly in the areas of self-insight and life skills, and to bolster a ready and resilient force. To address this, the VPC and PowerTrain embarked on a mission to create coaching materials that not only align with the best practices of the ICF, coaching industry standards, and military-specific insights but also integrate public health prevention strategies.
PowerTrain leveraged its robust track record in designing highly effective training materials for diverse modalities and drew upon the expertise of internal ICF and military subject matter professionals. From this, PowerTrain successfully crafted a Trauma-Informed Leadership Training initiative with practical examples, session guidelines, and adaptations tailored for real-world coaching scenarios. These materials are meticulously designed to empower coaches with the skills and knowledge crucial for fostering resilience in new Service members, aligning seamlessly with the overarching mission of the VPC.
Sustaining a safe and healthy culture
Acknowledging the vital role of climate and culture in prevention, VPC emphasizes the responsibility of military leaders in shaping environments that discourage harmful behaviors.
In collaboration with PowerTrain, VPC extends its commitment beyond prevention programs by making the Trauma-Informed Leadership Training materials available through self-paced online modules or hybrid modalities. This program empowers military leaders with crucial skills necessary to cultivate and sustain a supportive command climate. Aligned with the overarching objective of preventing assault and harmful behaviors among Service members, the training employs immersive scenarios and practical exercises for effectively addressing Service member trauma and nurturing a healthy command climate.
Transformative coaching for military readiness
PowerTrain’s initiative has yielded a transformative coaching program that places a strong emphasis on effective coaching, cultural sensitivity, public health prevention strategies, and unwavering adherence to ethical standards. Going beyond theoretical principles, this holistic program significantly contributes to the readiness and resilience of the military force by imparting coaches with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for fostering resilience in new Service members. Additionally, PowerTrain has meticulously designed comprehensive trainer and facilitator materials, comprising instructor guides, presentation slides, and participant guides. These showcase adaptability across various delivery methods and ensure a robust and flexible framework for effective coaching and development.
A comprehensive coaching manual for post-training success
In tandem with coach training materials, PowerTrain created a comprehensive manual to serve as a post-training reference, encompassing general guidelines, coaching characteristics, and actions aligned with the ICF Code of Ethics. This manual offers valuable insights into ethical practices, trust establishment, awareness building, and techniques for resilience enhancement. It further provides practical guidelines for session management, example timelines, and adaptations tailored for time constraints and potential barriers. Serving as a crucial post-training resource for all participants, the coaching manual also ensures consistency in coaching practices.
PowerTrain’s tailored coaching triumphs for military readiness and resilience
PowerTrain’s custom coaching program effectively merges instructional design expertise with military-specific insights, resulting in a versatile resource tailored for the DoD. Going beyond mere alignment with ICF strategies and guidelines, the program uniquely caters to the specific needs of Service members, making a substantial contribution to the military force’s readiness and resilience. This comprehensive approach, encompassing both the training materials and supplemental coaching manual, underscores PowerTrain’s unwavering commitment to excellence in military coaching and development.
