GROUPS & WORKSHOPS

Re-liven your work with your clients who are using substances! A Virtual CE Event!

Come to this workshop to learn effective tools to support clients in exploring the best ways to address this increased drug and alcohol consumption; from harm reduction to targeted use to abstinence_

We'll practice incorporating Harm Reduction Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills and concepts into your work .  12 CE's are available !

Cynthia and Claudia have been teaching and training virtually for the last year and a half and while we miss seeing you all in person, we're excited to offer these virtual CE Training Events!

INCORPORATING HARM REDUCTION INTO 

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 CE's)

AND  MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (6 CE’s)

Here are some of the things past participants have said:

"Both instructors were knowledgeable and friendly.         "Life changing content. Can’t believe how revolutionary!”         "Fabulous! “                                                                                            "Loved it. Lively, solid, fun and funny at times. A great intro!"

Incorporating Harm Reduction into Therapy and CounselingSaturdays, November 6, 2021and November 13, 2021 9:00am to 12:15pm

Cost is $300 if taken on it's own (and $250 if taken with the MI Trainings in December!)

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• The history of Harm Reduction (HR) and HR Psychotherapy 
• The principles of HR and how therapists and counselors can work from a HR perspective
• Relationship building with people who use substances
• Substance use assessment
• Goal setting
• Exploration of the meaning of the use, the drug itself
• Teaching client coping strategies including CBT, DBT and mindfulness
• Identifying and working with countertransference that arises when working with people who use substances

A reading list will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Therapy concepts.  

This is an interactive virtual training and participants will also participate in experiential work each session.

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Motivational Interviewing in Therapy and Counseling

Saturdays December 4, 2021 and December 11, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:15pm.   Cost is $300 if taken on it's own (and $250 if taken with the HR Training!)

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how it can be utilized with clients contemplating change.
• Stages of Change and how they relate to understanding and supporting clients.
• MI principles and goals of MI.
• Practice OARS (Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summaries).
• Gain practice in MI skills and tools through various exercises.

Hand outs will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Motivational Interviewing concepts.

This is an interactive virtual training and participants will also participate in experiential work each session.

To register, please email You Rule Consultation and Training at youruleconsultationandtraining@gmail.com

You will be emailed a credit card form for payment. Please indicate which training you'll be attending:

Harm Reduction Therapy $300                                                   

Motivational Interviewing $300

Both: $500.

Handouts and payments will be processed via You Rule Therapy’s Simple Practice portal.

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthiahoffmanmft@gmail.com or Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions!

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