What does WRP mean in UNCLASSIFIED

WRP uses group workshops and individual coaching sessions to teach service members how they can strengthen their sense of purpose, take better care of themselves, get help when needed, develop positive relationship skills, create strategies for coping with stressors, and establish meaningful connections with others.

The WRP is available for all active duty military personnel, as well as National Guard and Reserve members. It is open to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps., Coast Guard and Space Force.

Participation in the program is free of charge for all eligible service members. Additional resources are provided during sessions that are also free of cost.

The duration varies depending on each member’s needs but typically takes 6-9 months to complete when participation occurs at a regular pace. Participants are encouraged to attend weekly meetings or coaching sessions as well as practice skills they have learned at home and incorporate them into daily life routine activities.

Topics covered in the group workshops may include resilience training exercises such as deep breathing techniques and guided imagery; creating goals for a successful future; tools for effective communication; developing emotional intelligence through mindfulness and emotional self-regulation skills; increasing social connection through trust building activities; understanding risk factors; exploring multiple paths towards healing; developing personal values; identifying effective coping methods; understanding trauma informed practices; building family partnerships; advocating self care strategies among other relevant topics.

The primary goal of WRP is not incentivized by financial compensation nor credit accrual upon completion but rather focuses on providing individuals with valuable information about strengthening their resiliency skills while connecting them with peers who have gone through similar experiences.