What is Harm Reduction?
Lots of us relax at the end of the day with a drink, some cannabis flower or an edible. At at times we may even use too much. But sometimes people cross into misuse, regularly consuming higher quantities or more often than they intended, often hoping that using will solve problems it really just makes worse. Behaviors that started as fun, such as gambling, can also become problematic when we are spending more time, money or both than intended.
Maybe you recognize yourself in these patterns but you aren't ready to stop completely. That's where harm reduction comes in. When I use harm reduction, it means reducing consumption and problematic behaviors associated with use (such as drunk driving or overspending), while working to heal underlying issues that led to misuse in the first place. For many people this means making behavioral changes while simultaneously working on underlying traumatic experiences. While abstinence may ultimately be the best choice for clients, it is neither expected during the course of therapy nor is it always the necessary outcome.
Every person's use and experience is different. Honesty about your situation is the first step to healing. Acceptance is the first step to being able to make lasting, meaningful changes. With compassion and integrity, I work with you to create a solution that will help you become aware of negative patterns, improve self esteem and functioning, and ultimately help you move toward being the person you want to be and living the life you want to be living.
Maybe you recognize yourself in these patterns but you aren't ready to stop completely. That's where harm reduction comes in. When I use harm reduction, it means reducing consumption and problematic behaviors associated with use (such as drunk driving or overspending), while working to heal underlying issues that led to misuse in the first place. For many people this means making behavioral changes while simultaneously working on underlying traumatic experiences. While abstinence may ultimately be the best choice for clients, it is neither expected during the course of therapy nor is it always the necessary outcome.
Every person's use and experience is different. Honesty about your situation is the first step to healing. Acceptance is the first step to being able to make lasting, meaningful changes. With compassion and integrity, I work with you to create a solution that will help you become aware of negative patterns, improve self esteem and functioning, and ultimately help you move toward being the person you want to be and living the life you want to be living.