PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Our clinicians are subject area experts and speak on a variety of topics.
We have developed presentations on many topics and can design one to specifically fit your company/program’s needs. Please contact Cyndi Turner if you are interested.
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2024 Recent Events
Introduction to Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
April 12, 2024
Cyndi Turner and Craig James presented “Introduction to Harm Reduction Psychotherapy” to students at the George Mason School of Social Work.
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications in Clinical Practice
February 6, 2024
Cyndi Turner and Craig James gave a webinar entitled “Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications in Clinical Practice” for Addiction Resource Counsel, Inc.
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications
January 26, 2024
Cyndi Turner and Craig James gave a webinar on “Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications” for the National Association of Social Workers.
“Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications”
January 30, 2024
Cyndi Turner spoke at the 7th Annual National Opioid Crisis Management Congress in Tempe, Arizona on “Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Practical Applications.”
“Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Overview of Clinical Applications”
January 31, 2024
Cyndi Turner gave a virtual training to the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Treatment Service on “Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Overview of Clinical Applications.”
2023 Past Events
Test Anxiety: Strategies for Coping
April 24, 2023
Craig James co-presented with Evan Weinberger on “Test Anxiety: Strategies for Coping.”
Sycamore School
April 20, 2023
Craig James was an addiction specialist panelist for the Sycamore School in Arlington while Chrissy Chow offered a Narcan training.
Spotlight on Mental Health
April 18, 2023
Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC was an honored guest at Brightview Senior Living where her work on alcohol moderation was featured in Spotlight on Mental Health. After the airing of the documentary, she did a talk and book signing.
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Social Work Careers In Focus: Job Talk with Insight Into Action Therapy
April 14, 2023
Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC was the featured speaker for Virginia Commonwealth University’s Social Work Careers In Focus: Job Talk with Insight Into Action Therapy
“Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Overview of Clinical Applications”
January 31, 2024
Cyndi Turner gave a virtual training to the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Treatment Service on “Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Overview of Clinical Applications.”
Chew & Chat: Mental Health Hygiene -Making Good Men Better
March 30, 2023
Craig James had an event with the men of Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge entitled “Chew & Chat: Mental Health Hygiene -Making Good Men Better.” The conversation centered around stress management, mental health, grief, and the stigma around socialization of men.
Harm Reduction Breakfast and Learn
December 9, 2022
Insight Recovery Centerss Hosted a Harm Reduction Breakfast and Learn while Chrissy Chow offered a Narcan training on how to reverse an opioid overdose.
2022 Past Events
October 30, 2022
St. Matthew’s Mental Health Workshop for Teens and Parents: Success
4pm – 5pm
October 25, 2022
Insight Co-Founder Cyndi Turner shares her experience as a mental health and substance use disorder clinician on October 25, 2022 in a virtual Career Talk.
October 16, 2022
St. Matthew’s Mental Health Workshop for Teens and Parents: Coping
4pm – 5pm
October 4, 2022
Substance Abuse Increase Since COVID-19
9:30am PST/12:30pm EST to 1pm PST/4pm EST
October 2, 2022
St. Matthew’s Mental Health Workshop for Teens and Parents: Connection
4pm – 5pm
September 18, 2022
St. Matthew’s Mental Health Workshop for Teens and Parents: Anxiety
4pm – 5pm
Cape Cod Symposium
September 10, 2022
Harm Reduction for Skeptics: Practicing Alcohol Moderation in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 Pandemic contributed to drastic increases in drinking, leading unprecedented numbers of people seeking treatment with the abstinence model not always being the right kind of help. Pre-pandemic, over 90 million people in the United States struggled with alcohol use but were not physically dependent. Most programs are designed for the severe alcohol user, encompassing about 17 million people, leaving the majority experiencing problems from alcohol without appropriate services. With the numbers of people suffering from alcohol use disorders likely to continue growing and the DSM-5 now viewing substance use disorders on a spectrum, behavioral healthcare providers need to have resources that are appropriate for all levels of alcohol use. There is over 50 years of research that supports the harm reduction strategy of alcohol moderation as an effective treatment modality. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: describe why harm reduction is an effective treatment option for the majority of alcohol users, predict who is a candidate for alcohol moderation using the Alcohol Moderation Assessment, develop and monitor an Alcohol Moderation Plan, and utilize alcohol moderation tools. Participants will walk away with tangible tools and experience a paradigm shift in how we treat people with alcohol problems.
East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
August 21, 2022
10 AM – 11:30 PM
Baltimore, Maryland
Harm Reduction for Skeptics: Practicing Alcohol Moderation in a Post-Pandemic World
https://eastcoastsymposium.com
The COVID-19 Pandemic contributed to drastic increases in drinking, leading unprecedented numbers of people seeking treatment with the abstinence model not always being the right kind of help. Pre-pandemic, over 90 million people in the United States struggled with alcohol use but were not physically dependent. Most programs are designed for the severe alcohol user, encompassing about 17 million people, leaving the majority experiencing problems from alcohol without appropriate services. With the numbers of people suffering from alcohol use disorders likely to continue growing and the DSM-5 now viewing substance use disorders on a spectrum, behavioral healthcare providers need to have resources that are appropriate for all levels of alcohol use. There is over 50 years of research that supports the harm reduction strategy of alcohol moderation as an effective treatment modality. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: describe why harm reduction is an effective treatment option for the majority of alcohol users, predict who is a candidate for alcohol moderation using the Alcohol Moderation Assessment, develop and monitor an Alcohol Moderation Plan, and utilize alcohol moderation tools. Participants will walk away with tangible tools and experience a paradigm shift in how we treat people with alcohol problems.
Harm Reduction Techniques for Substance Use Disorders
July 20, 2022
3 hours
VSIAS 2022 Resilient Recovery
Woodlands Hotel & Suites
105 Visitors Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
NAADAC Webinar
April 20, 2022
4 PM – 5 PM
Virtual
Traditional treatment is designed for those with a severe alcohol use disorder, leaving the majority experiencing problems without appropriate services. With the DSM-5 now viewing substance use disorders on a spectrum, clinicians need resources appropriate for all levels of alcohol use. There is over 50 years of research that supports the harm reduction strategy of alcohol moderation as an effective treatment option. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: describe why harm reduction is an effective treatment option, predict who is a candidate for alcohol moderation using the Alcohol Moderation Assessment, develop and monitor an alcohol moderation plan, and utilize alcohol moderation tools.
Utilizing Harm Reduction Strategies for Substance Use Disorders During the
COVID-19 Pandemic
March 28, 2022
4 PM – 5 PM
2022 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Management Summit, Best Practices and Innovations in Mental Health and Wellness for Providers, Health Plans and Employers
Grand Hyatt Nashville * Nashville, TN
2022 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Management Summit
The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to drastic increases in substance use. Unprecedented numbers of people need help, but the abstinence only model deters access to treatment. There is over 50 years of research that supports the harm reduction strategy of alcohol moderation as an effective treatment modality, yet few providers are familiar with how to practice it. This presentation will give an overview of harm reduction, explore why it is a controversial topic, and review its core concepts with special attention on alcohol—the #1 substance of use. Participants will walk away with tangible tools and experience a paradigm shift in how we treat people with drug and alcohol problems.
2022 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Management Summit
Mar 28, 2022
4PM – 5PM
Grand Hyatt Nashville * Nashville, TN
NASW 2022 Annual Conference
Mar 25, 2022
2PM – 4PM
NASW Harm Reduction for Skeptics: Practical Applications
The COVID-19 Pandemic contributed to drastic increases in drinking leading unprecedented numbers of people seeking treatment with the traditional abstinence model not always being the right kind of help. This presentation will give an overview of harm reduction, explore why it is a controversial topic, and review its core concepts. Participants will walk away with tangible tools and experience a paradigm shift in how we treat people with drug and alcohol problems.
Practicing Alcohol Moderation in a Post-Pandemic World
March 24, 2022
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Alabama School of Alcohol and other Drug Studies
Conference Location Bryant Conference Center
240 Paul W. Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
Alabama School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies
The COVID-19 Pandemic has contributed to drastic increases in drinking, leading unprecedented numbers of people seeking treatment with the abstinence model not always being the right kind of help. Pre-pandemic, over 90 million people in the United States struggled with alcohol use but were not physically dependent. Most programs are designed for the severe alcohol user, encompassing about 17 million people, leaving the majority experiencing problems from alcohol without appropriate services. The traditional recommendation for drinkers experiencing problems remains admitting that they are “alcoholics” who must quit drinking forever, attending 12-step meetings, and admitting powerlessness. With the numbers of people suffering from alcohol use disorders likely to continue growing and the DSM-5 now viewing substance use disorders on a spectrum, behavioral healthcare providers need to have resources that are appropriate for all levels of alcohol use. There is over 50 years of research that supports the harm reduction strategy of alcohol moderation as an effective treatment modality. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: describe why harm reduction is an effective treatment option for most alcohol users, predict who is a candidate for alcohol moderation using the Alcohol Moderation Assessment, develop and monitor an Alcohol Moderation Plan, and utilize alcohol moderation tools. Participants will walk away with tangible tools and experience a paradigm shift in how we treat people with drug and alcohol problems.
Addiction: The Epidemic Within the Pandemic (PALs), Reston Bible Church
March 5, 2022
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Reston Bible Church
45650 Oakbrook Court
Sterling, Virginia 20166
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