( HS Hall & Dempsey 150510 2025) Harm Reduction Therapy Training Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Inter

Course overview

Not every client is ready or even wants to stop. When youre sitting with clients who struggle with drinking, procrastination, drug use, gaming, shopping, self-injury, or other self defeating patterns, its not always about abstinence. Sometimes its about reducing harm, building motivation, and helping them choose healthier behaviors step by step. This is where many therapists feel stuck. Traditional abstinence-only approaches dont fit every client. But simply meeting them where theyre at without exploring how they might want to change a grow isnt enough either. Thats why this harm reduction therapy training grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing offers such a powerful framework. Youll join two renowned trainers, Kristin Dempsey and Ali Hall, who have trained thousands of therapists in MI, substance use and other process disorders, and harm reduction for this practice enhancing training. Walk away with the skills to Address the shame, ambivalence, and self-criticism that fuel destructive cycles Guide clients toward change without ultimatums or power struggles with MI Create momentum, even when complete abstinence isnt the immediate goal Help clients live in-line with their values and aspirations as they work toward change with ACT techniques Whether your clients are struggling with process addictions, SUDs, porn use, or just simply behaviors they want to change but havent figured out how yet this training will equip you with the skills, approach, and confidence to help you help them break free from self defeating cycles. Give your clients something beyond quit or fail. Learn the skills of harm reduction therapy, enroll now