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03/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2024 20:50
USAG Japan Family Advocacy Program launches new video series to connect with community
[Link] 1 / 2Show Caption +Hide Caption -Family Advocate Program Specialist Jennifer Luera, left, interviews guest Jenny Thapa-Sitaula, the New Parent Support Program home visitor, during the initial episode of a newly created video series titled, "Left of the Bang." The series will highlight services and programs available to assist community members and allow them to get ahead of life's stressors. (Photo Credit: Screenshot image)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 2 / 2Show Caption +Hide Caption -A new "Left of the Bang" video series, created by Family Advocate Program Specialist Jennifer Luera, will start airing the first week of April. The series will highlight services and programs available to assist community members and allow them to get ahead of life's stressors. (Photo Credit: Screenshot image)VIEW ORIGINAL
CAMP ZAMA, Japan - The Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program here is launching a new video series next month to raise awareness on the wide range of support programs and services offered to help the community.
Jennifer Luera, a FAP specialist with ACS, worked with U.S. Army Garrison Japan's Visual Information Division to create the "Left of the Bang" video series.
Luera said the title refers to staying ahead of life stressors.
"'Left of the Bang' means intervening early so that you can address the stressors in a positive manner and prevent them from overtaking your life," she said.
She said there are multiple organizations available to help U.S. Army in Japan community members.
Everyone faces their own challenges, Luera said, and it's important to get information on the assistance available to as many residents as possible. Stressors can range from relationship struggles to dealing with anger, from workplace or home conflict to welcoming a new infant to the family.
Luera said she brainstormed the video series as one more way to inform and educate the community. Organizations already use flyers, the electronic marquee, and social media platforms - so she's hoping the videos will help further deliver info on the resources available. She stressed that those resources are broader than just the FAP services or the ACS team.
Luera's goal with the video show was to create a relaxed, talk-show type environment where she could have a conversation with the various subject-matter experts.
"They have so much passion for helping people, so I wanted to be able to simply talk to them and let them explain their programs," Luera said.
The initial episode, which will be aired the first week of April, will focus on the New Parent Support Program with guest Jenny Thapa-Sitaula, the program's home visitor.
Luera said she's hoping the new approach strikes a chord with the community. And she is asking for as much feedback as possible.
Luera said the community can provide feedback on the videos when they post on the Garrison's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USAGJ. But they can also call her directly at DSN 263-4783 (046-407-4783).
"I want the community to give us ideas of what they want to see, what they want to hear, what they may have questions about," she said. "I want people to give me those ideas so that we can bring that information to them. That is what 'Left of the Bang' is all about."
The Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program at Camp Zama is launching a new video series next month to raise awareness on the wide range of support programs and services offered to help the community. (Video by Derek Mayhew)
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