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This program provides an introduction to the Harm Reduction model of treatment for addiction and substance abuse. Harm reduction approaches, although not new, have yet to gain traction in the larger treatment community and the public. Clinicians will learn to apply this progressive, alternative and science based approach to their daily clinical practice. Healthcare professionals who come into contact with mild to severe substance use problems will benefit from this training opportunity.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the general principles of harm reduction psychotherapy in the treatment of addiction and substance use disorders.
2. Identify the various models of addiction and substance abuse.
3. Apply harm reduction principles to treatment planning for substance use problems.
About our Presenter: Dr. Philip J. Pellegrino is a Licensed Psychologist and co-founder of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. He is Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology from The American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Diplomate in Cognitive Therapy from the renowned Academy of Cognitive Therapy in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pellegrino earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he has a standing faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology.
Dr. Pellegrino has extensive experience and expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a broad range of conditions and vast clinical and research experience in substance abuse and addictions. He has served as an outpatient therapist at Thomas Jefferson University and as the head drug and alcohol clinician at Pennsylvania Counseling Services-Harrisburg. In addition to his work at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health, Dr. Pellegrino serves as a National Consultant on drug and alcohol use with Humanitas Incorporated. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for a wide range of presenting problems and was a contributing author to the Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Primary Care, Springer Publishing (2010).
Dr. Pellegrino’s clinical work emphasizes the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for substance abuse, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.
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CE Hours: 3.0 CE Credits*
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to receive the CE credits offered for this program, all attendees must be present in the workshop no later than 1:15 pm and must not leave prior to 4:15 pm.
This intermediate level program is intended for psychologists, counselors, social workers, graduate students and other mental health professionals. For more information, contact Dr. Edward Lundeen: Phone 610-820-8499 | Email [email protected]
*The Lehigh Valley Psychological and Counseling Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Lehigh Valley Psychological and Counseling Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
