What can I expect while attending the Master Resilience Trainer Course?

2021-07-13T11:01:59-04:00

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 Private RallyPoint Member MSG Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2021 11:28 AM

2021-07-13T11:28:55-04:00

You can take a look at this slide deck I found.

https://slidetodoc.com/resilience-training-master-resilience-training-curriculum-developed-icw/

Resilience Training Master Resilience Training Curriculum developed ICW

Resilience Training § Master Resilience Training § Curriculum developed ICW the University of Pennsylvania

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 13 at 2021 11:35 AM

2021-07-13T11:35:28-04:00

Open your mind to new perspectives.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 13 at 2021 11:57 AM

2021-07-13T11:57:15-04:00

The best advice is to listen and take notes on the course brother SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member .

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2021 1:01 AM

2021-07-15T01:01:32-04:00

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!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2021 6:56 AM

2021-07-15T06:56:53-04:00

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.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 15 at 2021 11:45 PM

2021-07-15T23:45:09-04:00

Thank you my friend SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member for mentioning me.
I have no experience with this course my friend.
FYI my friend CPT Private RallyPoint Member can you offer any advice?