Stronger Together: A Family Day for Military Parents and Kids (Ages 8–15)
Enjoy a meaningful day with your family alongside other veteran and military families. This free event is designed for parents or caregivers and their children to participate together in activities that build communication, trust, and connection. Whether you are looking to reconnect, recharge, or simply have fun as a family, this event offers an opportunity to grow closer through shared experiences.
Workshop Sessions Include:
- Kindness Rocks – Create uplifting art and share messages of encouragement. Led by Samaritan Center Therapists Savannah Arranaga, LPC-Associate and Stephanie Martinez, LCSW.
- Teamwork Towers – Build communication and trust through fun, hands-on challenges. Led by Samaritan Center Therapists Melanie Ripple, LMSW, Mira Browne, LMSW, and Kamini Verma, LCSW-S, RPT-S.
- Equine Connection – Experience the calming bond of grooming and interacting with horses. Led by ROCK staff.
Event Details:
- Open to any veteran or active-duty service member parent/caregiver and their children ages 8–15
- Proof of military status required: DD-214, VA card, military ID, marriage certificate, or benefits statement
- Parents/caregivers and children will participate together in all activities, up to 5 individuals per family
- Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes (boots preferred) for light movement and horse activities
- Lunch will be provided
- Childcare is not available for children under age 8
Questions? Email Leslie at leslie@samaritan-center.org
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:30am registration, 9:00 am-1:00pm workshops
WHO: Open to any veteran or active-duty service member parent/caregiver and their children ages 8–15, up to 5 individuals per family
WHERE: ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids), 2050 Rockride Ln, Georgetown, TX 78626
COST: Free for military-connected individuals
REGISTER: sc-stronger-together.eventbrite.com
Creating Stability After Divorce: Co-Parenting Strategies for Success
Join us for a workshop designed for parents navigating the challenges of co-parenting and supporting children through divorce or separation. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help you strengthen your co-parenting relationship, promote emotional stability for your children, and create a positive, supportive environment across both homes.
What You’ll Learn:
- Communicating effectively as co-parents
- Reducing conflict and building a supportive co-parenting relationship
- Helping children feel secure and connected across both homes
- Fostering emotional resilience in your child during transitions
This workshop is hosted by The Georgetown Project Bridges to Growth.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
WHO: Parents navigating co-parenting after a separation or divorce; and caregivers supporting children through family transitions
WHERE: Virtually on Zoom
COST: Free
FACILITATOR: Savannah Arranaga, LPC-A, supervised by Ali Hoke, LPC-S, RPT-S, CAAC
REGISTER: HERE
Women’s Healing Trauma Group: For Survivors of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Trauma
Research has shown that abuse/personal violence has profound effect on the lives of trauma survivors. These effects not only impact the survivor’s mental health, but also physical health. This support group will address both of these areas.
Group members will participate in discussions together guided by a 12-step curriculum entitled Help End Abusive Relationship Tendencies (HEART) that focuses on issues survivors deal with after the occurrence of personal violence. The group will learn and experience “decompression activities” including guided meditations, mindfulness, and somatic exercises. This is designed to offer survivors opportunities for personal growth as they work toward healing from their trauma(s). The is a free-flow group that will navigate the 12 steps together and after all 12 steps have been explored, a short break will occur encouraging members to engage with each other and develop healthy connections with others working on their own recovery. Women have the option to return and repeat the group when it begins again at announced dates.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
WHO: Woman survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence trauma
WHERE: Virtually on Zoom
COST: $50/session with sliding scale based on need, free for military-connected individuals
FACILITATORS:
Rochelle Pearce, LPC: Rochelle is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience working with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, and she strives to instill hope and understanding of the meaning in our experiences and the purpose to our lives.
Nelda Carpenter, LCSW: Nelda is a licensed clinical social worker who has been with Samaritan Center since 1998; she feels goals are best met when physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects are considered in the therapeutic process.
REGISTER: Call 512-451-7337, option 8 or email frontoffice@samaritan-center.org