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Law & Ethics, Health Equity, or Cultural Competence CEs!
Foundations of Harm Reduction: Client-Centered Approaches to Substance Use and Risk
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Law & Ethics, Health Equity, or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00
Harm reduction offers a compassionate, client-centered alternative to all-or-nothing approaches to substance use. Rather than demanding abstinence, harm reduction meets people where they are, focusing on reducing risks, honoring autonomy, and supporting incremental change.
This training introduces psychotherapists to the foundations of harm reduction, exploring its philosophy, core principles, and practical applications in clinical practice.
Through discussion, case examples, and interactive reflection, participants will learn how to integrate harm reduction into their therapeutic work while maintaining empathy, collaboration, and respect for client goals.
Attendees will leave with tools for engaging in nonjudgmental dialogue, supporting safer use practices, and fostering readiness for change while strengthening therapeutic alliance and promoting client empowerment.
Workshop Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the philosophy and core principles of harm reduction.
- Learn client-centered strategies to support safer use, incremental change, and self-determined goals.
- Identify ways to apply harm reduction practices in psychotherapy while maintaining ethical and collaborative care.