AMFM HEALTHCARE INVITES YOU TO AN IN-PERSON CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT
HARM REDUCTION IN THERAPY
A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO RECOVERY
March 13, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
1 CEU CREDIT • Cost: FREE
We’ll focus on the integration of harm reduction principles into therapy to better support clients
facing substance use challenges and explore the foundational principles of harm reduction, its
alignment with therapeutic practice, and how to effectively apply these strategies in their work with
clients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- Define harm reduction and its role in mental health and substance use treatment.
- Identify key elements of harm reduction strategies applicable to therapy.
- Explain how harm reduction fosters trust and engagement with clients.
- Discuss how harm reduction reduces stigma and supports client autonomy.
- Apply techniques for integrating harm reduction into therapy sessions.
- Address common challenges and barriers to harm reduction in therapy.
Presented by:
Michelle Charbonnier PLPC, CRADC, CGDC, RYT-200
Therapist | Plan Your Recovery Executive Director, MoNetwork
Michelle Charbonnier is a licensed therapist, speaker, and Executive Director of the Missouri Network for Opiate Reform and Recovery. With over nine years
of experience in mental health and harm reduction, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting individuals impacted by substance use and advocating
for compassionate, evidence-based approaches to care.
