Subject: Behavioral Health
Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: The Seven Therapeutic Tasks, Skills and Strategies
Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy consists of seven therapeutic tasks: managing the therapeutic alliance, the therapeutic relationship heals, enhancing self-management, assessment as treatment, embracing ambivalence, harm reduction goal setting and personalized planning for positive change.
Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture and Harm Reduction
This panel discussion explores the intersection of pleasure, party culture, and harm reduction. Panelists will share insights on fostering wellness, promoting safety, and addressing substance use in social settings, emphasizing inclusive, judgment-free strategies to support informed and empowered choices.
Engaging and Healing: A Trauma Informed Approach
This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of recognizing trauma’s pervasive impact and integrating responsive practices. Participants will gain insights into fostering trust, promoting safety, and empowering individuals through culturally sensitive, evidence-based approaches that prioritize healing and resilience.
The New Paradigm in Addiction Treatment: Introduction to Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP), Clinical Rationale, Theory and Technique
Drawing on relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies, IHRP techniques are uniquely tailored to each person. A central focus on therapeutic alliance and relationship creates a safe context in which to clarify the meanings and functions of risky and addictive behavior, enhance self-regulation and develop alternative healthier, self-affirming solutions.