Michelle Charbonnier is a licensed therapist, speaker, and Executive Director of the Missouri Network
for Opiate Reform and Recovery. With over nine years of experience in mental health and harm
reduction, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting individuals impacted by substance use
and advocating for compassionate, evidence-based approaches to care.
Her work focuses on integrating harm reduction principles into therapeutic practice, emphasizing the
importance of meeting clients where they are, reducing stigma, and fostering trust. Michelle’s
approach prioritizes client autonomy and collaboration, empowering individuals to define their unique
paths to healing and recovery.
Through her leadership and clinical expertise, Michelle has become a trusted resource for therapists
and organizations looking to implement harm reduction strategies in their practice.
Empowering Recovery: Integrating Person-Centered Care in Therapy
This Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentation focuses on the integration of harm reduction principles into therapy to better support clients facing substance use challenges. Participants will explore the foundational principles of harm reduction, its alignment with therapeutic practice, and how to effectively apply these strategies in their work with clients.
The presentation emphasizes meeting clients where they are, fostering trust, and empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives. Attendees will learn practical techniques, evidence-based strategies, and ways to navigate th...Read moree challenges often associated with harm reduction in clinical practice.
This workshop is designed to provide therapists with tools to create a nonjudgmental, collaborative, and impactful therapeutic environment which respects each client's unique journey. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Define harm reduction and its role in mental health and substance use treatment.
- Identify key elements of harm reduction strategies applicable to therapy.
- Explain how harm reduction fosters trust and engagement with clients.
- Discuss how harm reduction reduces stigma and supports client autonomy.
- Apply techniques for integrating harm reduction into therapy sessions.
- Address common challenges and barriers to harm reduction in therapy.
Learning Levels
- All levels
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM EDT - 02:00 PM EDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Michelle Charbonnier, PLPC, CRADC, CGDC, RYT-200
Executive Director of the Missouri Network for Opiate Reform and Recovery
Agenda
1:00-1:10 pm: Introduction1:10-1:45 pm: Presentation
- Understanding principles of harm reduction in therapy
- Recognizing the benefits
- Harm Reduction strategies
1:45-1:55 pm: Q&A
1:55-2:00 pm: Closing remarks and CE info
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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