Posted on Jul 13, 2021
What can I expect while attending the Master Resilience Trainer Course?
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I'm going to the MRTC next month and was wondering what I can expect while attending the course. Any guidance or information is appreciated. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" LTC Stephen F. CPL Dave Hoover SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SSG (Join to see) MSG (Join to see)
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One of the best courses I’ve had the please of taking in the Army. Easily top three.
As far as advice, it’s not all about feelings. It’s a base model course into how thoughts about something, drive so much more. So TAKE NOTES, but really practice the skills in the breakout sessions. Engage in discussion. Evaluate your own way of thinking. Realize that you are that much more of a force multiplier once complete.
Very insightful and way too much info to truly absorb in two weeks. After practice of the tools/skills and external study, I feel empowered, at least in my own head to get out of my own head; if that makes sense.
Don’t get me wrong, I was on a super “positive” high after the course. But really living and utilizing the tools have really hammered home the utility of the course.
ACT, icebergs, thinking traps, ACR… powerful, powerful stuff!
As far as advice, it’s not all about feelings. It’s a base model course into how thoughts about something, drive so much more. So TAKE NOTES, but really practice the skills in the breakout sessions. Engage in discussion. Evaluate your own way of thinking. Realize that you are that much more of a force multiplier once complete.
Very insightful and way too much info to truly absorb in two weeks. After practice of the tools/skills and external study, I feel empowered, at least in my own head to get out of my own head; if that makes sense.
Don’t get me wrong, I was on a super “positive” high after the course. But really living and utilizing the tools have really hammered home the utility of the course.
ACT, icebergs, thinking traps, ACR… powerful, powerful stuff!
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For the love of all things holy, keep your level 1 book with the notes. If you end up at level 2, you’ll kick yourself for not keeping it.
Lt Col Charlie Brown
Excellent advice... I am a resiliency trainer for Red Cross. It's about practice and being part of what you are doing. Experiential work. And yes! Keep your books and notes!
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You will definitely have to be an active participant in the course. You cannot just be in "receive mode." You will be evaluated on your participation and will have to teach part of a class at the end in order to pass, in addition to a written test. The instructors and facilitators are incredibly invested, and there is an expectation that everyone attending training will not only take back the new skills they have learned to their units, but also be advocates for resiliency training with their command teams. If you buy into the training, I believe you'll find it rewarding and useful. If you're skeptical or uninterested in MRT, then you'll have a difficult time. For myself, I really enjoyed MRT and it has given me lot of bang for the buck in terms of practical usability. You should also be prepared to keep your skills sharp. You will definitely struggle to retain the information if you are not using it on a regular basis. If your unit only intends to use you as an MRT infrequently, you should supplement this for yourself with regular refresher studying. Best of luck.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
I somewhat disagree.
I went with a bad attitude. I didn't want to be there. I was forced to go as part of AIT PSG training - and I was actively fighting that as I was unqualified for AIT PSG. I flat out didn't want to be there and *knew* I was wasting my time. But I also refuse to fail courses, so I paid attention and participated.
I actively challeneged just about everything they put out. I did it respectfully and within the framework of the course, but I refused to accept what was being said just because they said it was true.
And.... I probably got more out of the course than any of my classmates.
You don't have to be super-MRT invested and have a burning desire for all things resilience. But you DO have to pay attention, participate, and if/when you disagree be willing and able to actually create that dialogue in the discussions and talk it out with an open mind.
I STILL don't like the Army's MRT program. But even in retirement, I find myself teaching others some of those skills (I had a 5 minute Hunt The Good Stuff session will a co-worker 2 days ago).
I went with a bad attitude. I didn't want to be there. I was forced to go as part of AIT PSG training - and I was actively fighting that as I was unqualified for AIT PSG. I flat out didn't want to be there and *knew* I was wasting my time. But I also refuse to fail courses, so I paid attention and participated.
I actively challeneged just about everything they put out. I did it respectfully and within the framework of the course, but I refused to accept what was being said just because they said it was true.
And.... I probably got more out of the course than any of my classmates.
You don't have to be super-MRT invested and have a burning desire for all things resilience. But you DO have to pay attention, participate, and if/when you disagree be willing and able to actually create that dialogue in the discussions and talk it out with an open mind.
I STILL don't like the Army's MRT program. But even in retirement, I find myself teaching others some of those skills (I had a 5 minute Hunt The Good Stuff session will a co-worker 2 days ago).
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We all have things that we disagree with, and we all have our own preconceived notions about things as well. By challenging the instructors and courseware, you were invested in the process, if not the forces that brought you there. Having an open mind is essential. That doesn't sound like a bad attitude to me. It sounds like a professional who is aware of his biases and is willing to set them aside for the sake of the mission. As an instructor, I came to appreciate students like you because if always forced me to bring my best everyday to the classroom.
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