Drug Policy Alliance

PreConference

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF HARM REDUCTION THERAPY

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2009        9am to 5pm

Location: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque

 

Presenters:    Patt Denning, Ph D, Director, Harm Reduction Therapy Center; Jeannie Little, LCSW: Executive Director, Harm Reduction Therapy Center and the following HRTC staff therapists: Anna Berg,MSW; Perri Franskoviak, PhD;  Jen Plummer, MA; Anibal Mejia, MSW;  Simbwala Schultz, MFTI

 

Description:  This full day training will enhance clinicians' ability to integrate harm reduction therapy into their mental health and/or substance abuse practices. Principles and models will be presented and then a series of skills building segments will follow, including:

 

• The Role of Trauma in Substance Misuse
• Harm Reduction Therapy in Group Work
• Working with Families and Friends of Drug Users
• Harm Reduction in Community-based Settings

 

Topics that will be covered in these segments include working with marginalized clients, coerced treatment, harm reduction within communities of color, ethical guidelines, private practice settings, managing our own feelings, and somatic approaches.

 

Cost (meals are not provided in the registration fee):

New Mexico residents:  $50

All others:  $80

 

Continuing Education:  Continuing education hours are available, however, a $10 fee applies. 

This workshop is approved for 7 CEU hours by:

• California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors,  CAADAC# 4C-03-856-0505
• New Mexico Counseling & Therapy Practice Board, provider # 0076601
• NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, provider # 680
• NM Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals, # pending
• California Board of Psychology; Mandatory Continuing Education Program, MCEP #503767
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences ( Marriage & Family Therapist and Social Workers)   PCE # 2818  
• California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN# CEP10190 

Application pending for:

• New Mexico  Psychological Association
• ENMU-R CE Monitoring System (New Mexico Nurses)

As it is ultimately the responsibility of each licensee to keep abreast of the current rules and regulations of his/her respective licensing board, please contact your state licensing board with any questions regarding licensure renewal, continuing education requirement, and requirements for acceptable continuing education courses  programs and sponsors and reciprocal agreements.  Attendees requesting CEUs must abide by the policies and procedures set by the conference office as to signing in/out, non-early dismal and evaluation.

Registration: You will be able register for the PreConference online, while you register for the conference.  Payment is due at time of registration.