Cat brings a wealth of specialized certification and training with a  deep commitment to supporting people who use substances and spouses, partners, and family members affected by substance use. 

With extensive professional development in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and peer support methodologies, Cat has built a strong licensing and certification in her foundation in mental health advocacy and wellness strategies making her a superior Harm Reduction Educator. 

Cat has completed specialized harm reduction training through the National Harm Reduction Coalition, including certifications in overdose prevention and response, foundations of harm reduction, and engaging people with substance use disorders, among other certifications a fantastic educator to work directly with clients and  people who use substances.

 This combination of broad mental health expertise and focused harm reduction allows Cat to meet clients exactly where they are with compassion, evidence-based approaches, and practical support.

Cat understands that every person's journey is unique and works collaboratively with clients and people who use substances to develop personalized safety plans that honor their autonomy while reducing risks. 

Through CRAFT Circles, Cat also supports spouses, partners, and family members helping them understand harm reduction principles and navigate their own healing process as they learn to support their loved ones effectively.

Christine brings with her background to her role as a CRAFT Circles Educator, combining traditional academic credentials with training in contemplative practices and trauma-informed care. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans Human Development and  Psychology which enables her to translate complex CRAFT principles into practical, implementable strategies that clients can confidently apply in their daily lives. 

As a Certified CRAFT Provider, Christine uses evidence-based behavioral strategies with compassionate, holistic support for spouses, partners, and family members navigating substance use challenges with a loved one by uniquely integrating CRAFT with extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), and Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness practices. 

Her specialized education in Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) and Social Emotional and Ethical Learning (SEE Project) enables her to support spouses, partners, and family members develop practical behavioral strategies for their loved ones who use substances by positively influencing their recovery, and focusing on cultivating the emotional resilience and self-compassion essential for their own healing journey. 

Christine helps clients build essential boundary-setting capabilities for the clients own wellbeing while fostering empathetic, transformative relationships. Her approach honors both the practical needs of spouses, partners, and family members facing substance use challenges with their loved ones and the deeper healing that comes from integrating mindfulness and empathy with evidence-based interventions. of empowering clients with actionable tools that support lasting change.