Personal Attitudes and Beliefs
Explore your own viewpoints on alcohol and substance use within the framework of United States drug regulations.
Definitions of Treatment Success
Delve into various viewpoints on measuring the effectiveness of interventions for clients dealing with alcohol and drug misuse.
Drug, Set, Setting Paradigm
Discover the art of implementing harm reduction in therapy with a focus on the influential “drug, set, setting” model.
About the course
Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: 1. Explore one’s own attitudes and beliefs about alcohol and other substance use within the cultural context of drug policies in the United States. 2. Consider multiple definitions of “treatment success” for clients who use alcohol and other substances. 3. Learn how to apply a general framework for practicing harm reduction psychotherapy using the “drug, set, setting” paradigm.
Meet Your Instructor
Megan Kirouac, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated her career to researching substance use and providing therapy for individuals with Substance Use Disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She has worked extensively with military veterans and first responders, and has specialized training in treating chronic pain and persistent suicidal thoughts. Dr. Kirouac currently works full-time as a researcher and clinical supervisor and also maintains a private practice. Visit her website at reclaimingresiliency.com for more information.
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Join now to explore harm reduction strategies and gain practical tools for supporting clients who use substances. Please be informed all live presentations are recorded.
$60.00