Open Arms is inviting partners and family members of current and former serving ADF personnel to join the Building Stronger Partnerships – Families (BSP-F) program.

Starts: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Duration: 8 weeks (2-hour sessions weekly, in person, Burnie)

About the Program:
The BSP-F program provides an additional support option to partners and family members of veterans in Tasmania. It is designed to improve emotional awareness, regulation, and stress management skills to strengthen relationships and functioning.

Developed with Dr Jon Lane (Senior Psychiatrist, DVA; Assoc. Professor UTAS), and facilitated by clinical and lived-experience facilitators, the program covers:
– Psychoeducation
– The impact of military service and culture on partners
– CBT, ACT, and DBT-based strategies

A parallel program, Stress Resilience and Functioning (SRF), is available for veterans.