Basic Relationship Training (BRT)
Basic Relationship Training targets
the health promotion strategy of
building personal skills.
Whether you are about to make a
commitment to your partner, living
common-law, happily married or
experiencing a major life transition
that impacts your relationship, Basic
Relationship Training (BRT) may
be for you.
BRT is a Strengthening the Forces health promotion program for CF members and their partners that will focus on preventing problems before they start.
BRT offers a comprehensive, skill-based and effective approach to navigating the unique challenges of life in the CF for couples.
BRT is a self-directed approach to relationship enhancement through behaviour change and skill building.
BRT consists of fourteen modules, totalling approximately twelve hours of instruction, practice and coaching. Topics covered include:
- Recognizing the danger signs
- Talking safely without fighting
- When what you heard isn't what I said
- Handling issues and events well
- Unravelling the mysteries of expectations
- Problem solving
- Playing together
- Preserving and protecting friendship
- Keeping conflict under control
- Core beliefs
- Sense and sensuality
- Forgiveness
- Commitment
BRT is not counselling!
During the program you will be introduced to research on what makes for a successful and lasting relationship. You will be given an opportunity to practice new skills by role-playing and continue the learning process at home through a variety of exercises.
BRT encourages couples to strengthen their relationship by incorporating effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques into their daily lives.
BRT has been adapted for the CF with permission from PREP Inc. by the Director General Health Services, Director Force Health Protection as part of Strengthening the Forces.