Free Virtual CE Event Friday, August 16th  1-3pm

Hare Reduction therapy for Compulsive Sexual Behavior

What is OCSB for men (all who identify as men welcome) ? 

(Out of Control <as defined by the client> Sexual Behavior)

Presenters: Cynthia Hoffman, LMFT, CST and Ryan Dooley, AMFT

We will introduce the Sexual Health Principles  of :

• Consent, 

• Non-exploitation, 

• protection, from STI’s and unintended pregnancy

• Honesty and self-honesty

• Shared Values

• Mutual Pleasure 

We’ll discuss how to use them in your work with those who identify as men who have concerns about hook-ups, looking at sexual imagery (porn) and any other sexual behavior that feels compulsive.

Here is some information by the Harvey Institute who wrote:

What Is Sexual Health? The Harvey Institute promotes sexual health as an integral component of health and well-being that requires a respectful and positive approach to sexual behavior and sexual pleasure. Sexual health balances sexual rights such as safety, consent, non-coercion, non-discrimination with congruence between individual and societal sexual values, behavior and desires regarding sex with oneself and with others. 

Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB): According to Vigorito and Braun-Harvey: OCSB is a way to describe a sexual concern of those who identify as men who have consensual sexual urges, thoughts or behaviors that feel out of control for them. OCSB focuses on helping those participants organize their sexual health concerns by using the Principles of Sexual Health. In this way, the group helps the participant organize their sexual health concerns by using these Principles of Sexual Health and focus change in the direction of each participant's sexual health goals.

The first hour will be focussed on the sexual health principles and how to use them.  The second hour is available for consultation so please bring your cases! 

After this event, you will be able to:

• Identify and discuss the 6 sexual health principles and how to use them in your work.

• Learn the co-occurring disorders that can accompany compulsive sexual behavior

• Identify your own countertransference when working with people with compulsive sexual behavior and learn to manage it.

CE’s provided by Cynthia Hoffman. LMFT, CST , CAMFT CE provider #75786

We are excited to bring this training to you to help you in your work with clients and to get to know you!

Contact us today at cynthia@youruletherapy.com or text at 415-987-5578 to save your spot in this training.

2024 CE Training opportunities for Harm Reduction Therapy !

Incorporating Harm Reduction into your private practice

Friday, January 19th, 2024

9:00am to 4:30pm

At the Alliance Health Project (venue change) in San Francisco’s Mission/Castro district

If you are a provider in private practice or working with people who use drugs, join us for this in-person training with Harm Reduction Therapy experts Cynthia Hoffman, LMFT. CST and Claudia Figallo, MPH, LAADC

According to SAMHSA, over 45 million people 12 and over meet DSM-5 criteria for a Substance Use Disorder diagnosis. In 2021, 94% of people meeting criteria did not receive any treatment. Stigma and lack of training are the main reasons why individuals do not access treatment.  SAMHSA

We believe that increasing knowledge of effective harm reduction interventions within the therapy community will bring sustainable support and relief to those struggling with substance use concerns.

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• The history of Harm Reduction (HR) and HR Psychotherapy

• The principles of HR and how therapists and counselors can work from a HR lens

• Relationship building with people who use substances

• Substance use assessment tools

• Engagement, exploring ambivalence and goal setting

• Supporting the client and array of coping strategies including CBT, DBT and mindfulness

• Identifying and working with countertransference that arises when working with people who use substances

A reading list will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Therapy concepts

This is an interactive training and participants will also have opportunities for case consultation.

Continuing Education Information

6 CE units may be credited for licensed mental health professionals, such as LCSWs, LPCC, and LMFTs. CE credit will only be awarded for full attendance.

Cost: 

$350 Licensed clinicians and counselors

$250 Associates and students  

Registration

Contact us at youruletrainingandconsultation@gmail.com 

Handouts and payments will be processed via Cynthia’s Simple Practice portal.

Participant quotes from previous trainings:

• Both instructors were knowledgeable and friendly.- Training Participant

• Fabulous! - Training Participant

• Loved it.  Lively, solid, fun and funny at times.  A great intro! - Training Participant

Contact

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthia@youruletherapy.com or 

Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions.

    Cynthia Hoffman, LMFT, CST is a psychotherapist in private practice. She is a Harm Reduction Specialist and Sex Therapist. She has been practicing and teaching Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for over 21 years in both private practice and agency settings.  She is also adjunct faculty at the Wright Institute teaching about Substance Use Disorders, Compulsive Sexual Behaviors and Sexual Health and Development.  CE CAMFT Provider #75786

 Claudia Figallo, MPH, LAADC-S has been providing Harm Reduction counseling to individuals with co-occurring disorders and the LGBTQ community for over 20 years. She has worked at UCSF-Alliance Health Project and is currently the Manager of Substance Health Equity at Stonewall Project.  Claudia provides trainings and consultation to various agencies around the Bay Area and teaches at City College San Francisco.

2021 CE Training opportunities for Harm Reduction Therapy !

Virtual Live training with Harm Reduction Therapy experts

Cynthia Hoffman, LMFT and Claudia Figallo, MPH, LAADC

Motivational Interviewing in Therapy and Counseling

MI Part 1: Saturday,December 4, 2021 and

MI Part 2: December 11, 2021

9:00am to 12:15p

This workshop provides an introduction to the use of Motivational interviewing (MI) in the psychotherapeutic treatment of clients facing concerns around their alcohol and other drug use. Many individuals who drink or use drugs can do so responsibly and with minimal impact to their lives and their environment. Using MI helps therapists work with clients to explore ambivalence, and build awareness of their relationship to alcohol and other drugs. MI will supports clients’ self-efficacy and self-trust thereby building capacity for sustainable change.

In this workshop, we will review the spirit and principles of MI as well practice relevant skills such as utilizing Open Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflection and Summaries (OARS) as part of a session.

Assessment skills such as the decisional balance and motivation scales will also be discussed.

Participants will work in dyads and practice OARS with one another. We will, as a group, have time for questions and concerns one might have when adding these new skills to their practice.

Participants will be able to:

• Define and explain Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how it can be utilized with clients contemplating change.

• Explain the Stages of Change and how they relate to understanding and supporting clients.

• Identify all MI principles and goals of MI.

• Explain and practice OARS (Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summaries).

• Gain practice in MI skills and tools through various exercises.

Continuing Education Information

6 CE units for licensed mental health professionals, such as LCSWs, LPCC, and LMFTs.

CE credit will only be awarded for full attendance.

Registration

Contact youruletrainingandconsultation@gmail.com and indicate which training you'll be attending:

Harm Reduction Therapy/ Parts 1 and 2 / $300 / 6 CE’s

Motivational Interviewing/ Parts 1 and 2 /$300 / 6 CE’s

Both: $500.

Handouts and payments will be processed via Cynthia’s Simple Practice portal.

Contact

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthiahoffmanmft@gmail.com or Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions!

2021 CE Training opportunities for Harm Reduction Therapy !

Virtual Live training with Harm Reduction Therapy experts

Cynthia Hoffman, LMFT and Claudia Figallo, MPH, LAADC

Incorporating Harm Reduction into Therapy and Counseling

Part 1: Saturday, November 6, 2021 and

Part 2: Saturday, November 13, 2021

9:00am to 12:15pm

Cost for the Harm Reduction Therapy trainings Parts 1 and 2 is $300 if taken on it's own

It’s $250 if taken with the Motivational InterviewingTraining which is also $250

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• The history of Harm Reduction (HR) and HR Psychotherapy

• The principles of HR and how therapists and counselors can work from a HR perspective

• Relationship building with people who use substances

• Substance use assessment

• Goal setting

• Exploration of the meaning of the use, the drug itself

• Teaching client coping strategies including CBT, DBT and mindfulness

• Identifying and working with countertransference that arises when working with people who use substances

A reading list will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Therapy concepts

This is an interactive training and participants will also participate in experiential work each session.

Continuing Education Information

CE units may credited for licensed mental health professionals, such as LCSWs, LPCC, and LMFTs. CE credit will only be awarded for full attendance. 6 CE’s for the Harm Reduction Therapy Training and 6 CE’s for the Motivational interviewing training.

youruletrainingandconsultation@gmail.com
Registration

Contact us at youruletrainingandconsultation@gmail.com and indicate which training you'll be attending:

Harm Reduction Therapy, parts 1 and 2, $300 This Training

Motivational Interviewing, parts 1 and 2 , $300 This Training

Both: $500.

Handouts and payments will be processed via Cynthia’s Simple Practice portal.

Contact

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthiahoffmanmft@gmail.com or Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions!

2021 CE Training opportunities for Harm Reduction Therapy !

Incorporating Harm Reduction into Therapy and Counseling

April 3, 2021 Part 2

Saturday, March 27, 2021 for part 1 and April 3, 2021 part 2

9:00am to 12:15pm

Cost for the Harm Reduction Therapy trainings Parts 1 &2 is $300 if taken on it's own

(and $250 for parts 1 and 2 if taken with the Motivational InterviewingTraining which is also $250)

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• The history of Harm Reduction (HR) and HR Psychotherapy

• The principles of HR and how therapists and counselors can work from a HR perspective

• Relationship building with people who use substances

• Substance use assessment

• Goal setting

• Exploration of the meaning of the use, the drug itself

• Teaching client coping strategies including CBT, DBT and mindfulness

• Identifying and working with countertransference that arises when working with people who use substances

A reading list will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Therapy concepts

This is an interactive training and participants will also participate in experiential work each session.

Continuing Education Information

CE units may credited for licensed mental health professionals, such as LCSWs, LPCC, and LMFTs. CE credit will only be awarded for full attendance.

Registration

Please email Cynthia or Claudia and indicate which training you'll be attending:

Harm Reduction Therapy, parts 1 and 2, $300 This Training

Motivational Interviewing, parts 1 and 2 , $300 This Training

Both: $500.

Handouts and payments will be processed via Cynthia’s Simple Practice portal.

Contact

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthiahoffmanmft@gmail.com or Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions!

2021 CE Training opportunities for Harm Reduction Therapy !

Incorporating Harm Reduction into Therapy and Counseling

March 27, 2021 Part 1

Saturday, March 27, 2021 for part 1 and April 3, 2021 for part 2

9:00am to 12:15pm

Cost is $300 if taken on it's own (and $250 if taken with the MI Training!)

This CAMFT approved CE seminar will cover:

• The history of Harm Reduction (HR) and HR Psychotherapy

• The principles of HR and how therapists and counselors can work from a HR perspective

• Relationship building with people who use substances

• Substance use assessment

• Goal setting

• Exploration of the meaning of the use, the drug itself

• Teaching client coping strategies including CBT, DBT and mindfulness

• Identifying and working with countertransference that arises when working with people who use substances

A reading list will be provided before the training to allow participants to familiarize themselves with basic Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Therapy concepts

This is an interactive training and participants will also participate in experiential work each session.

Continuing Education Information

CE units may credited for licensed mental health professionals, such as LCSWs, LPCC, and LMFTs. CE credit will only be awarded for full attendance.

Registration

Please email Cynthia or Claudia and indicate which training you'll be attending:

Harm Reduction Therapy $300 : 2 part training

Motivational Interviewing $300 : 2 part training

Both: $500.

Handouts and payments will be processed via Cynthia’s Simple Practice portal.

Contact

Please contact Cynthia at 415-987-5578 / cynthiahoffmanmft@gmail.com or Claudia at claudia.mph@gmail.com / 415-993-9011 if you have any questions!