Force of Awesome Institute - Military

Testimonials

Using the methods learned from AFOAI I believe that it makes participants more receptive to the message

and also improved the participation during briefings, making them more interactive and interesting. Rather than confronting inaccuracies, etc., I will turn it back to the class and ask what anyone else thinks about the topic/statement, etc. I plan to rework our entire SHARP training, possibly beginning the entire class with Bystander intervention. Although I have had several classes on the LGBT community, as soon as I got back we had our first transgender Soldier report. She said several times "other medical issues" and I gently said that I think I know what she was referring to and she disclosed to me. We were then able to have an honest, open conversation. I shared that I have had several classes on the topic and that my office was a safe space, then asked if I say something inaccurate or inappropriate, please correct me as I am learning too. She appeared to truly appreciate my knowledge and desire to learn so I can better accommodate and serve my clients.

Testimonials

It was an honor being in the class with instructors that actual cared about the topic.

The energy and the knowledge shared. The breakdown of capturing your audience, understanding them and it’s safe to step outside the box professionally. The slides that we have assigned in the military are DEATH by Power Point. The instructors and classmates introduced new ways of introducing the same information. It was an honor being in the class with instructors that actual cared about the topic. You could tell they are advocates and not actors. They both have a passion to empower clients (victims) and educate society on the rights of the client. It gave grave sights on victim blaming, even the innocent statements that could cause damage and clients to stay silent. For example, why did you wear that outfit?