Harm Reduction in Action (2.0 CEU) Virtual Friday, August 14, 2025 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
The presentation will describe the process of developing a Harm Reduction treatment model including real life examples and challenges. The presentation acknowledges common misconceptions about harm reduction, objections to come of the common tools used in the name of harm reduction and lays the groundwork for an updated understanding of philosophical tenets to harm reduction, as well as pragmatic application for those tenets.
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES:
Define Harm Reduction as a clinical philosophy and distinguish it from common misconceptions
Describe the core philosophical tenets of harm reduction including patient autonomy, non-judgmental care, and quality-of-life-based outcomes
Identify key clinical components of a harm reduction model including collaborative goal setting, safer use strategies, and pharmacologic interventions Analyze the gap between harm reduction theory and real-world clinical practice including regulatory, cultural, and organizational barriers
Evaluate how abstinence-based frameworks may conflict with evidence-based harm reduction approaches and impact patient outcomes Recognize common staff misconceptions and biases that may hinder effective implementation of a harm reduction model
Apply strategies for shifting organizational culture toward a harm reduction model, including leadership alignment, training, and policy review
Asses patient-centered outcomes associated with harm reduction, including engagement and improved quality of life.
PRESENTER
Lea McMahon, LPC, EdD, Chief Clinical and Operations Officer for Symetria Recovery
Dynamic, mission-driven healthcare executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-state operations, clinical oversight, compliance, and payer relations. Proven ability to restructure organizations, modernize workflows, and lead high growth startups and established providers alike. Recognized for building strong teams, forging payer partnerships, and delivering operational excellence across residential, outpatient, OBOT, OTP, and mental health settings.
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