Satell Program in collaboration with the Council on Chemical Abuse

Caron Treatment Centers is offering it's Satell Children and Teen Program in collaboration with the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA).

The Satell Children and Teens Program

Growing up in a family with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings who have substance use disorders is challenging. Not knowing who to trust or how to feel about what is happening in the family can leave children and teens feeling lonely and isolated. But Caron offers a program that gives children and teens hope, showing them that they are not alone. In this program, children and teens will:

• Process their emotions about how substance use disorder has affected them.
• Learn about substance use disorders as a disease.
• Discuss healthy copings strategies.

Who Should Attend?

Children and teens, aged 7-17, who have a family member who struggles with substance use, will benefit from participating in this program. Resources that can provide ongoing support and education to the child or teen will be provided at the end of the program.

Scholarship funding is available. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

Presenter:

Christina Getz, BSW - Caron Treatment Centers Coordinator of Student Assistance

Christina Getz is a coordinator of student assistance programs and the Satell Children and Teens Program coordinator.

In these roles, she oversees the programming and services for both programs, helps to facilitate the Children and Teens Program, and provides Student Assistance Program training to educators and professionals. That work involves program planning and implementation, staff supervision, program marketing, and administrative duties.

Christina came to Caron in 2011 as a student assistance specialist and then moved into a role as lead student specialist before taking her current positions. Prior to coming to Caron, she worked in a program for pregnant and parenting teenagers, providing support and services. That experience inspired her to work with students who were struggling, which is what brought her to Caron.

She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree. She is trained in the PeaceLove’s CREATORS Program expressive arts curriculum and is a Playmaker with “Life is Good,” a program that trains professionals in creating safe, loving, joyful and engaging environments where kids can heal, learn and grow.

For questions or more information, please reach out to Christina Getz at cgetz@caron.org.