The Integration of the Stages of Change into Harm Reduction Care (in Rural Communities)

As we lean more into the concepts of harm reduction, creating a collaborative structure to discuss the client’s goals along the harm reduction spectrum of care is key. Integrating the stages of change into harm reduction care provides both the client and the provider a person-centered structure in which to engage in harm reduction care and planning. This workshop will lean into how to have harm reduction focused conversations with clients while providing psychoeducation around the stages of change and how the stages potentially play a role in how they may be thinking about harm reduction, as it relates to SUD Care.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).

Credits: This training is approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.

Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.