CBT and Harm Reduction for Substance Use - TH260521
CBT and Harm Reduction for Substance Use by McMaster Online CBT Training
Features:
Four-day workshop, 11 training hours total, plus 1 hour of breaks. Held over online meeting software.
This training is ideal for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, physicians, and other health professionals, especially those interested in harm reduction strategies and CBT skills that can be implemented when working with individuals who present with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
Live instruction by experienced McMaster faculty allows for discussion and in-class practice of skills applicable to CBT and harm reduction.
May 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2026 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual, instructor-led training (four half-days, 11 training hours total plus breaks)
Instructor(s): Dr. Victoria Stead, PhD, CPsych
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Until April 21, 2026
$249 + HST
Effective April 22, 2026
$279 + HST
This workshop will teach participants harm reduction strategies and CBT skills that can be implemented when working with individuals who present with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. An overview of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, risk factors, and associated treatment outcomes will be presented, as well as important clinical considerations when working with this population. Skills taught will focus on harm reduction strategies for different substance, and CBT skills (e.g., the CBT model, cognitive restructuring, coping with triggers and cravings, and relapse prevention).
Note: The skills taught in this advanced workshop build on core CBT strategies. It is recommended that participants attending have a strong background in CBT which can include experience administering CBT or previously attending our Fundamentals of CBT course.
1. Obtain an understanding of harm reduction strategies and CBT skills to implement when working with people who present with co-occurring mental health and substance use symptoms.
2. Learn how to assess for co-occurring substance use and implement appropriate substance-related harm reduction strategies.
3. Learn when and how to apply CBT skills to co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
4. Learn barriers and challenges to treatment for people with co-occurring substance use.
5. Review important clinical considerations when working with those presenting with co-occurring substance use.
Location
Online event:
Dates
Registration period:
December 1, 2025 - 12:00 AM EST - May 15, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact CBTinfo@mcmaster.ca
