The Language of Harm Reduction (Live/Online)

THE DETAILS 

When: 4:00pm-6:00pm, October 30th

Where: Live Online/ZOOM

Cost: $100 and $35 for 2 CE 

Faculty: Maurice Byrd, LMFT



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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Language is a powerful tool that intrinsically motivates people to treat others with respect or disdain. Common terminology such as “Addict”, “Junkie”, or “the Homeless” are still widely used and accepted terms that people use, including treatment and healthcare providers. Using generalized, stigmatizing statements about various identities of people who use drugs and/or have mental health issues can cause personal and communal injury and negative consequences. People who use drugs can internalize stigmatizing words, experience shame, and contribute negatively to their relationship with substances. There is research that shows the damaging impact of using stigmatizing language. The Person-First Language approach is a neutral approach that recognizes a person before their behavior or experience. Utilizing person-first language offers the opportunity to de-stigmatize people and their life experiences. This skill can improve connections with family, friends, members, and clients, to reduce the harm associated with the stigmatization of drug use and other stigmatized behaviors or conditions.

Teachings are appropriate for healthcare professionals as well as the general public. Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 . Use at least two different person-first identifiers. 

2 . Explain how stigmatizing language directly impacts people in at least two areas of their lives. 

2 CE CREDITS

INFORMATION ON CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors of CE who are approved by the American Psychological Association. LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other professionals from outside of California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept credits from programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association. SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. Nurses outside of California must confirm acceptance with their licensing boards. For questions about your certificate or the content, logistics, or other support issues regarding this course, please contact Harm Reduction Therapy Center at [info@harmreductiontherapy.org}. 

For questions about whether APA CE is valid for you, contact your licensing board directly. 

For general questions about APA CE, contact SCA at ce@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.