Training: Treating Substance Using Patients in Your Practice - An Introduction to Harm Reduction Psychotherapy

This workshop will introduce Tatarsky’s Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy a new approach to effective treatment of substance using patients. IHRD is based on a multifaceted view of problem substance use as reflecting the interplay of biology, personal and interpersonal dynamics and social context. IHRD integrates a relational psychoanalytic approach with active skills building to support positive changes in substance use and related issues. The workshop will explore: - A process view of addiction, multiple meanings of substance use as points of engagement and creating a collaborative, negotiated therapeutic alliance - 7 therapeutic tasks with emphasis on process and technique Workshop participants are encouraged to bring case material and clinical challenges for discussion. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky has specialized in the field of substance use treatment for over 25 years as super- visor, program director, trainer and author. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the City University of New York and is a candidate in New York University’s Post-doctoral program. Co-Director of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Training Associates; founding board member, Division on Addictions of NYSPA, and founding board member, Association for Harm Reduction Therapy. His book, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems, has been published in the United States and Poland. Dr. Tatarsky is in private practice in New York City and trains nationally and internationally. Continuing Education Credit Albert Ellis Institute (AEI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AEI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. AEI is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. AEI adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886486451) for 6 continuing education contact hours. To register or for more information, contact 212-535-0822 or http://www.rebtinstitute.org/store/proddetail.php?prod=1day_harm_reduction_psychotherapy_12-11-09.