(HS Tatersky 059077 2022) Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) for Treating Addiction and Trauma
Tracking # 20-1005744
Course overview
The widely accepted view of addiction as a disease has contributed an "abstinence-only" treatment system that has failed to be helpful to the large majority of people who struggle with substance use when trauma is a part of the picture. These patients must be welcomed into treatment while they continue to use substances so trauma can be identified and processed as a precondition for addressing the addictive response. This session will introduce an integrative harm reduction psychotherapy that engages people in therapy while they are actively using substances and addresses trauma and addiction simultaneously. A real clinical case of trauma and addiction that was successfully treated by Tatarsky will be presented to illustrate the approach.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Andrew Tatarsky maintains a private practice and is the founder and director of Optimal Living Psychological Services. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Dr. Tatarsky receives royalties as a published author. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Andrew Tatarsky is a member of the American Psychological Association and New York State Psychological Association. He serves on the advisory board for the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support and Compassion for Addiction.