2023 Conference for Direct Service Professionals
Housing First University is excited to present the following workshop at this year's conference, presented by The Alliance of Community Service Providers.
Workshop: Intro to Harm Reduction
Date/Time: Friday, October 27th, 10:15-11:30 AM
Presenters: Renee Frink-Boyd, CPS – Training Specialist & Andrew Spiers, LSW – Director of Training & Technical Assistance
In this session, presenters will provide an introduction to harm reduction practice as it applies to individuals engaged in all types of high-risk behaviors. Attendees will explore the relationship between risk and trauma, the inherent dangers of shame and isolation, and the impact of stigma on vulnerable populations. Presenters will assist attendees in understanding their own experiences of harm reduction in daily life, and the importance of promoting safety and bodily autonomy as harm reduction’s primary goals. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to connect their passion for the helping profession with the responsibility to center clients’ self-identified goals, and walk away from this session with a greater understanding of key harm reduction principles as practical and effective clinical solutions.
