Choices Program
CHOICES Early Intervention Program for Teens and Parents
The CHOICES program supports parents/caregivers of teens, ages 13 to 18 years old, in knowing they are not alone in the challenges of raising healthy teens in today's society. It offers a concurrent program for teens to help prevent substance use and other risk behaviors after the youth has exhibited some warning signs.
The five-week course equips parents to:
- Understand why teens act the way they do
- Learn skills to improve parent/teen communication
- Strengthen bonds with teens
- Avoid power struggles
- Prevent teen substance use and other risk behaviors
- Learn how to be consistent with consequences
- Manage the changing demands that come with parenting teens
The five-week course equips teens to:
- Communicate more effectively
- Practice refusal skills
- Establish healthier relationships
- Develop personal goals
- Learn about the risks and consequences associated with substance use
- Work on any self-defeating behaviors
Youth who are referred to the program receive an intake session with Eaton RESA to ensure the intervention is a good fit for their needs. To learn how to get started to see if your child is a good fit for the program, please contact us.