This group provides training and case supervision in my approach to Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for people with drug and alcohol concerns. Substance use problems are understood as being intertwined with the unique complexity of the person in context. IHRP is based on an integration of relational psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral theory and technique. IHRP blends a skills building focus on cognitive and behavioral change with an exploration of the multiple meanings and functions of substance use and other risk behaviors in the context of a therapeutic relationship that anchors the process and is also an agent of change.
The harm reduction principles that inform this approach are: meeting the patient as a unique individual, the primacy of the therapeutic alliance, abandoning the abstinence requirement and any other preconceived agenda for the patient, special attention to social, personal and induced countertransference, working collaboratively to assess and identify problems, clarify goals and strategies that best suit the patient's needs, recognizing small incremental positive change as success and meeting the patient with empathy, respect, acceptance and flexibility. In this spirit the form, structure and timing of the therapy emerge out of the therapeutic process rather than being predetermined.
The group will combine topical presentations, case presentation with selected readings as appropriate to the members.
Fee: $60.00 The group meets currently on a monthly basis on Mondays, 12-1:30 PM. It may meet more frequently if there is interest.
NOVEMBER 21, 2009
TREATING DRUG AND ALCOHOL USERS IN YOUR PRACTICE: RATIONALE, THEORY AND TECHNIQUE OF INTEGRATIVE HARM REDUCTION PSYCHOTHERAPY
A one-day introductory training at:
The Training Institute for Mental Health
115 W. 27th Street
New York, NY
To Register: 212-627-8181
DECEMBER 11, 2009
EFFECTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL USERS IN YOUR PRACTICE: RATIONALE, THEORY AND TECHNIQUE OF INTEGRATIVE HARM REDUCTION PSYCHOTHERAPY
A one-day training at:
The Albert Ellis Institute
45 East 65th Street
New York, NY
To register call: 212-535-0822 and tell them Andrew Tatarsky told you about the training…
INTEGRATIVE HARM REDUCTION PSYCHOTHERAPY WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Over the last several years I have been offering workshops and trainings in the U.S. and internationally for groups that wish to get a deeper immersion in harm reduction philosophy, it’s epidemiological and outcome research support, theoretical basis and applications to psychotherapy and counseling. This approach integrates a skills building focus to cognitive and behavioral change with an exploration of the multiple meanings and functions of substance use and other risk behaviors in the context of a therapeutic relationship the anchors the process and is also an agent of change. There is an emphasis on group participation and learning both theory and technique. Trainings are delivered in the collaborative spirit of harm reduction. These trainings can be delivered from half day to five full day formats depending on the needs of the group. Trainings can be tailored to the specific needs of the agency and client population.
Modules include:
- History and Evolution of Harm Reduction Philosophy and History
- Clinical Challenges and Limitations of Traditional Treatment
- Clinical and Epidemiological Rationales for Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
- Theoretical Basis of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
- Biopsychosocial Process Model of Addiction
- Multiple Meanings of Drug Use
- Motivational Stages of Change
- Biopsychosocial Process Model of Addiction
- Clinical Philosophy of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: The New Paradigm
- Overview of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
- Building Alliances with Drug Using Patients for Physicians
- Therapeutic Tasks
- Managing the Therapeutic Alliance
- Therapeutic Relationship as Agent of Change
- Facilitating Self-management Skills for Change: awareness and affect tolerance
- Assessment as Treatment
- Embracing Ambivalence
- Harm Reduction Goal Setting
- Active Strategies for Facilitating Positive Change
- Managing the Therapeutic Alliance
All activities will be led by Andrew Tatarsky, PhD. and colleagues at 303 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1403, NE corner at 31st Street. For more information call 212-633-8157. More information can be found at: www.andrewtatarsky.com
Andrew Tatarsky is the author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems, Jason Aronson, 2007.
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